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Allegations of racial bias swirl around embattled WA agency
The leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was questioned this week about her agency’s …
Grant County primary election preliminary results
Grant county primary election preliminary results.
Research Shows Political Bias at the University of Washington
Arlington, Va. -- CampusReform.org completed an in-depth profile of the political climate at the University of Washington as part of an ongoing project to research the nation’s top 100 universities. The research sh…
No Particular Order: Monday's wash
A roundup of political stories affecting our region
Remarks by the president on clean energy manufacturing
A transcript of President Obama's address at the ZBB Corporation Manufacturing Facility, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Washington to Receive $1 Million to Help Crack Down on Unreasonable Health Insurance Premium Hikes
Affordable Care Act Grants Will Make Health Insurance Markets More Consumer-Friendly and Transparent
Reed to voters: Don't forget to take part in Primary
OLYMPIA… With the August 17 Primary Election just one day away, Secretary of State Sam Reed is reminding Washington voters to take part in the Primary by filling out and returning their ballots.
Candidate Lin's residency challenged
EPHRATA — Dave Canfield filed a challenge with the Grant County Auditor claiming prosecutor candidate Albert Lin doesn’t live in the county.
Port of Mattawa wants 40 acres from PUD
EPHTATA — The Port of Mattawa is interested in using Grant County PUD land in conjunction with the port’s wastewater treatment facility.
Unemployment extension is coming
OLYMPIA — People receiving unemployment benefits should watch the mail to learn how a federal extension applies to them.
Grant PUD cuts $28 million
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD General Manager Tim Culbertson finishes employee talks this week to answer questions about the utility’s financial situation.
Grant PUD pursues $266K tax refund
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners agreed Monday to pursue a roughly $266,000 tax refund from the state Department of Revenue.
Hinkle golf tournament begins Friday
MOSES LAKE — Bill Hinkle, CEO and co-founder of the Jennifer Dunn Leadership Institute, and currently a state representative from the 13th Legislative District, will hold his annual fundraiser barbecue and golf tou…
Privatizing liquor sales vote makes ballot
SOAP LAKE — Large retailers Costco and Safeway could be allowed to sell hard liquor if voters approve Initiative 1100 in November.
PUD candidates talk issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County PUD commissioner position 2 candidates participated in a forum at the Pillar Rock Grill Wednesday.
Crescent Bar residents push for another option
Although recreation planning for Crescent Bar Island continues, islanders are pushing for an unavailable option: They want to remain living on the island.