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Dent, Garcia outline budget priorities, leadership approaches
EPHRATA — As voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District prepare to cast their ballots, they will choose betw…
Hammond calls on Manweller to resign now
Sylvia Hammond, Democratic challenger to embattled Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, has called on him to resign immediately in the wake of another accusation o…
Candidate forums coming to Quincy, Ephrata
QUINCY — Election season is here and if you want to get a better grasp on the candidates and what they stand for then you are in luck because candidate forums are scheduled to be held in Quincy and Ephrata in Octob…
Manweller won't resign unless re-elected
Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, said Monday that he will continue to serve the remainder of his term but will resign if re-elected this November. Manweller is…
Candidates forum set for Oct. 8 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — With election season in full swing and the November general election right around the corner the public is invited to attend a candidates forum for local contested races in early October.
Money flooding into Grant PUD race
Money is flooding into the 2018 races for Grant County Public Utility District Commissioner positions, and with more than two months left before the election, this year’s campaign contributions are on track to outs…
GOP women meeting to feature PUD candidates
The September meeting of the Republican Women of Grant County is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at Papa’s Sports Lounge and Casino.
ML council discusses political, special event signs
MOSES LAKE — It's a topic that has been discussed during campaign season in Moses Lake for several years now and the Moses Lake City Council is reopening the d…
CWU concludes Manweller engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior
Central Washington University’s investigation into Washington state Rep. Matt Manweller concluded that the lawmaker engaged “in a pattern of unprofessional and…
Manweller files wrongful termination suit against CWU
Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, filed a wrongful termination suit Friday against Central Washington University and is seeking over $2 million in damages for, among other things, emotional distress and damage to …
Hammond: Manweller should resign because of sexual misconduct allegations
Rep. Manweller let go from CWU position
Central Washington University has fired Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, from his position as a tenured political science professor, effective immediately, c…
Statewide and regionally, primary election turnout is in decline
Following a steady statewide trend of declining primary election turnout, Tuesday’s turnout is shaping up to be the lowest in over a decade in many Central Was…
Students coming forward in defense of Manweller
Alumni from Central Washington University are reaching out to Rep. Matt Manweller, who is under investigation by CWU for allegations of sexual harassment, alle…
Challengers overperform in 9th District, but not enough to win
The majority of votes are in from Tuesday’s primary, and challengers are outperforming in the 9th Legislative District, where two Republican incumbents vie to retain their seats in the Washington state House. Chall…
Othello appoints Shawn Logan full-time mayor
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Mayor Shawn Logan as the city’s full-time administrator as well.