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'Affordability is first'
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and the Republican Caucus Chair for the Washington State Senate, shared …
Incumbent commissioner discusses county issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidate Rob Jones discussed infrastructure, the commissioners’ role in funding county departments and the work release c…
Soap Lake gets new council members, raises officer pay
SOAP LAKE – During the Oct. 16 Soap Lake City Council meeting, the members convened to discuss issues including appointing two new city council members, office…
WA Attorney General sues TikTok over youth addiction claims
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing TikTok for allegedly prioritizing profits over the well-being of millions of vulnerable young users…
‘Worth fighting for’
MOSES LAKE — Steventhen Holland had a question Saturday as the featured speaker at a fundraiser banquet benefiting Crossroads Resource Center, which provides c…
Substance abuse, retaining health care priorities for 9th District incumbent
RITZVILLE — Republican Joe Schmick said he wants to focus on combating substance abuse and maintaining health care access in the Ninth District if he’s reelect…
Mental health, connectivity focus for 9th District candidate
RITZVILLE — Dr. Pam Kohlmeier said her focus, if she was elected to the Washington House of Representatives, would be on health care. Kohlmeier is running for …
Dent to focus on water, rural mental health, aviation, child care
MOSES LAKE — Representative Tom Dent said water and water conservation, rural mental health and improving child care options will be among his top areas of focus during the 2025 Washington Legislative session. Dent…
American Legion to host candidates forum
EPHRATA — The American Legion Art Semro Post 28 will be sponsoring a candidate forum Oct. 23, according to an announcement from the post.
PDC fines Let's Go Washington $20K for campaign finance violations
(The Center Square) – Political action committee Let’s Go Washington, the organization behind several initiatives on the November ballot, was fined $20,000 – h…
Food bank needs change with seasons
MOSES LAKE — With the arrival of October and the holiday season dead ahead, Moses Lake Food Bank Operations Manager Peny Archer said the needs of its customers…
Grant commission candidates discuss issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidates Amador Castro and Kevin Burgess both described themselves as hard workers and said they would be committed to d…
WA superintendent of public schools candidates agree state's funding model flawed
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Peninsula School Board member David Olson found some common ground during Saturday’s Office of Superintendent…
Isaacson challenging District 16 incumbent
WALLA WALLA — Kari Isaacson said the most important issues facing the 16th Legislative District are infrastructure and managing growth. Isaacson is running for…
Dozier running for new term as District 16 senator
WALLA WALLA — Perry Dozier said inflation and the cost of housing, goods and services are imposing increasing burdens on Washington residents, and the Washingt…
WA tribes receive $800K for wildland fire training
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has initiated a program to enhance access to wildland fire training for tribal members, followin…