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Grant County Commissioner candidates discuss growth, infrastructure
EPHRATA — Four candidates have applied for the position of Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the primary ele…
Water, streets, sewer, parks included in Quincy capital budget
QUINCY — Between sewer system upgrades and repairs, street work and water system improvements – among many other possible projects – 2025 is going to be a busy…
Washington Democrats leak $15 billion tax increase plans
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortfall with n…
Ag announces loan assistance program to help farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Agriculture has announced a final phase of loan assistance for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers thr…
Ybarra expects ‘twists and turns’ in 2025 WA session
QUINCY — State Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said the Washington Legislature has some big decisions to make, which he expects will result in a turbulen…
MLSD Board endorses upcoming levy
MOSES LAKE —During the regular session of the Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday, board members unanimously endorsed the upcoming levy aime…
Bipartisan effort reducing BAC limit to .05% could face opposition from both sides
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers filed a bipartisan effort Monday to reduce the standard to charge someone with driving under the influence, but there cou…
WA operating budget could reach $87 billion by the 2027-2029 biennium
(The Center Square) – In October it was revealed that the state operating budget faced a potential $5 billion shortfall for the 2025-2027 biennium. While that …
Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for WA law enforcement hiring
(The Center Square) – The new Republican leader on the state Senate’s Law & Justice Committee has pre-filed a bipartisan bill to dramatically increase the numb…
Inslee proposes 2025 budget
OLYMPIA — Outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivered his budget proposal for 2025 during a press conference Tuesday, revealing a plan that aims to tackl…
Washington carbon auction reaches new high for the year
(The Center Square) - The price for CO2 emissions allowances for the final quarter of 2024 was set in an auction last week, settling at $40.26 per allowance – …
Grant PUD 2025 budget approved
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District is projected to spend about $312.2 million in 2025, when all income and expenses are added up. Utility distr…
Newhouse provides ‘toolkit’ for people fighting fentanyl
YAKIMA — U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-Fourth District) has published a list for people looking for resources to help them deal with fentanyl use. “The …
Ferguson opts to retain agency leaders
OLYMPIA – Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Friday that he will retain Commissioner Cami Feek to continue running the Employment Security Department, as we…
Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply
(The Center Square) – The Building Industry Association of Washington on Friday filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court to declare that the Washingto…
WA Congressional news roundup
MOSES LAKE - Congressional delegates serving Eastern Washington have been busy in the lead up to the holidays with one preparing to leave office and others con…