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Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
A windfall of capital gains tax payments is providing temporary relief for Washington’s budget, but other collecti…
Fire report for June 28, 2023
WENATCHEE — State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters worki…
Hyatt named WSU dean of students
PULLMAN - Following a competitive national search, Jenna Hyatt has been named dean of students for the Washington State University system, and associate vice c…
WSU memory and addiction study receives $2.9M grant
PULLMAN – Years into sobriety, seemingly innocent stimuli — like songs, smells or specific visuals — can trigger memories of earlier drug use and an intense cr…
Evolving retail
OLYMPIA — From pandemic lockdowns to a surge in thefts to major changes in shopping habits, it’s been a bumpy few years for retail businesses. Renee Sunde, …
Employers to begin deducting Washington Cares premiums
OLYMPIA - Washington employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks on Saturday for the Washington Cares Fund, announced a news release from the Washington State Employment Security Depa…
Eastern Washington wineries earn awards
OLYMPIA - Nearly 80 wineries located throughout Eastern Washington won numerous medals at the 2023 Washington Wine Awards, according to an announcement from th…
Indian apple, pea and lentil tariffs to be lifted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tariffs imposed on American apples, peas and lentils by the Republic of India in 2018 will be lifted within 90 days. Lifting of the tariffs …
Shoshone County PA not seeking death penalty for Kellogg homicide
Kaylor is accused of murdering Kenna Guardipee, 41, Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, at their home in Kellogg on Father’s Day.
PRO RECAP: M's remain steady, Storm find groove
SEATTLE – As the Seattle Mariners approach the halfway point of the 2023 season, the Seattle Storm have started to string together wins after beginning their 2…
Washington fire report for June 21
MOSES LAKE — These are the wildfires that were burning in Washington as of Monday afternoon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website...
Sustainable jet fuel production coming to Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — Groundbreaking is scheduled for early July for a new facility that its owners say will manufacture aviation fuel from hydrogen, carbon dioxide and…
Newhouse to help lead field hearing on Lower Snake River Dams
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, will help lead a field hearing in Richland for members of the House Natural Resources Committee on the impo…
Applications open for broadband funding grants
OLYMPIA — The Washington Public Works Board is currently accepting applications for broadband construction funding offering a total of $13.5 million in low-interest loans for projects in unserved areas of the state…
Accused murderer Kaylor has first appearance in court
After reviewing and reading him his rights, Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine read Kaylor his charges – which also included a felony burglary charge, each count…
Senator steps down to serve as Kitsap commissioner
OLYMPIA - Sen. Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) announced her resignation Tuesday from the Washington State Senate. She is stepping down to serve on the …