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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…
Congressional candidate coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Democratic congressional candidate Christine Brown has a visit to Moses Lake scheduled for May 12.
Warnick to open office in Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG — Hoping to better reach all of the 13th Legislative District, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is opening a district office in Ellensburg.
Hammond to attend Warden meet-and-greet event
WARDEN — Sylvia Hammond, Democratic challenger for the seat in the state House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, will be …
Manweller holds Moses Lake open house tomorrow
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is holding an open house in Moses Lake for his constituents tomorrow.
Candidate filing week begins in mid-May
EPHRATA — If you have ever wanted to run for public office then 2018 might be your year to take the chance. A total of 23 offices are open for election this go-round.
Dean Hankins takes seat on Moses Lake council
MOSES LAKE — Tuesday night was a big night in Moses Lake for two intertwined and related reasons. Not only did Dean Hankins finally, after having been previous…
School levies, sales tax hike pass handily
MOSES LAKE — It was a clear win across Grant County for school levies and tax increases in Tuesday’s special election.
Dan Newhouse announces bid for reelection
MOSES LAKE — Two-term Republican lawmaker Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, announced last week his intent to run for reelection to a third term in Washington D.C.
Warden farmer announces run for PUD commission
WARDEN — Lifelong Warden resident and farmer Nelson Cox is running for a seat on the Grant County Public Utility District commission.
Ellensburg Democrat to challenge Dent
ELLENSBURG — An Ellensburg Democrat is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, campaigning on a…
Newhouse recognized for helping seniors
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse has been committed to fighting for the rights of senior citizens and that effort was recently…
Local legislators 'have nothing to hide'
Responding to criticisms that the state legislature tried to exempt itself from public records laws a month ago in order to better keep secrets, Rep. Matt Manw…
Slew of retirements in Olympia could shake up November elections
More than a dozen retiring state legislators, including top leadership from both parties, are likely to add to an already high-stakes elections this November, …
Moses Lake creating plan for council member appointment
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is forming plans on how to go about the process of filling the open seat on the council.
Governor signs rural broadband bill
OLYMPIA — It’s been a long time coming for those who live in Washington’s rural areas to have access to broadband, but now thanks to 9th District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, the former pipe dream of broadband statewi…