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Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase
OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves…
“It’s raised our profile”
SPOKANE – Growth in the conference’s television coverage, playoff seeding, the transfer portal and name, image and likeness were all part of Big Sky Commission…
Two arrested in shooting at illegal marijuana grow
EPHRATA — Two men are in Grant County Jail following a shooting at an illegal marijuana grow east of Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Juan Sammuel Cabrera Calderon, 49, o…
Ephrata-area home burns, wildfires continue statewide
EPHRATA — A fire destroyed a home in the 12000 block of Road A.5 east of Ephrata Wednesday evening...
Regional fire report for July 27
PULLMAN — The Wawawai fire, about five miles west of Pullman, had burned 526 acres Wednesday, according to a statement from the Northeast Washington Interagenc…
Martinez Fellowship leads to opportunities for CWU education grads
ELLENSBURG - Two recent Central Washington University School of Education graduates have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in their local communities …
Washington fire update for July 26
VANTAGE — I-90 was open both directions Tuesday morning following a fire that closed the freeway between the Ryegrass summit and the Vantage Bridge Monday. A s…
Murray announces UW semiconductor research grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Patty Murray, D-WA, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Wednesday a $10 million grant for semiconductor workforce development and research at the University of Washing…
Big Sky Media Day: Vandals look to be contender
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — High expectations and the Idaho Vandals football program haven’t gone hand in hand in recent years. But after reaching the playoffs last ye…
'I’m very excited for the guys to get back at it.'
SPOKANE – Coming off a 3-8 season, Eastern Washington Head Coach Aaron Best showed his enthusiasm about moving on to the upcoming 2023 campaign at Monday’s Big…
CWU expects art history program to draw students regionally
ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University’s newest degree program has been a long time coming, and this fall it will finally become a reality. After ironin…
Floodfest floods Dry Falls Visitor Center with guests
COULEE CITY — Ice Age Floodfest returned to the Dry Falls Visitor Center over the weekend, attracting a wide array of people interested in celebrating and lear…
Fire updates for July 21, 2023
MARYSVILLE — The Mountain Loop fire in Snohomish County was up to 14 acres Thursday, but it’s completely lined and fire crews are taking advantage of lower tem…
July 21-27 declared Paddle Safe Week
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Boating Program announced Tuesday in a news release that Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation declar…
Bonds form the basis of CWU sculptor’s work
ELLENSBURG - Every artist can point to an inspiration behind their work. For Kate Im, it’s the power of human connections. The CWU Art + Design professor’s …
Soap Lake proposed for Outstanding Water Resource protections
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake could be designated for special status and protections, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Ecology. …