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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Congressional candidate hosting online town hall
EPHRATA - Ephrata Republican Gavin Seim, a candidate for the state's Fourth Congressional seat, is holding an online town hall event Thursday.
Lawmakers OK financial aid for undocument immigrants' children
OLYMPIA - The Washington House of Representatives passed the REAL Hope Act recently, sending it on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk.
Warnick to run for state Senate
OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.
Enforcement process shortened for parking violations
MOSES LAKE - While the actual law isn't changing, the Moses Lake City Council did approve changes to the enforcement process for people improperly storing vehi…
Hastings won't seek re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Doc Hastings announced his retirement Thursday after 20 years in the House of Representatives.
Warnick, Manweller sponsor bill to help business
OLYMPIA – Thirteenth District Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller have co-sponsored
Senate eyes data bill tax exemptions
OLYMPIA - Central Washington could become a "mini Silicon Valley" if a tax exemption for data centers is approved, proponents of the bill say.
Wilson Creek levy passes
WILSON CREEK -- Wilson Creek School District patrons easily approved a two-year M&O levy, casting 86 yes votes and 40 no votes for 60 percent approving. The le…
Othello levy ahead slightly
OTHELLO -- The Othello School District M&O levy is passing by a small margin, 488 yes votes and 451 no votes, 52 percent approving. School M&O levies require a…
Voters OK Warden levy
WARDEN -- Warden voters easily approved a two-year M&O levy request, 248 yes votes and 165 no votes, 60 percent approving. The levy will generate $1.3 million …
Ritzville levy approved
RITZVILLE -- Ritzville School District patrons approved a two-year levy Tuesday, which will generate $983,000 per year. They cast 474 yes votes and 223 no vote…
Lind M&O levy and bond passing
LIND - District patrons in the Lind School District approved a maintenance and operations levy and a bond for repairs and upgrades in a special election last n…
Senator says public denied chance to comment
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Quincy port seeks $900K to expand intermodal
OLYMPIA - Nearing halfway through the session, legislators are doubtful they can agree on how to fund local rail projects and other transportation issues.
Former Republican chair still leading county Republicans
COULEE CITY – Coulee City's Dani Bolyard had to give up the chairmanship of the Grant County Republican Party in December of 2012 because of a change of reside…