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In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experien…
Sessler focused on economy, national security, dams
MOSES LAKE — Jerrod Sessler said he considers himself "regular guy." Sessler said he has a commitment to public service and the importance of representi…
Heck, Matthews weigh in on Lt. Governor priorities
OLYMPIA – Lt. Governor Denny Heck, a Democrat from Vancouver, is running for reelection and voters will choose between him and Republican challenger Dan Matthe…
WA Board of Ed looks to expand controversial ethnic studies graduation requirement
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethni…
Candidate forum set for Sept. 12
MATTAWA — Grant County residents are being invited to ask questions of candidates for state and local offices at a candidate forum Thursday and Wahluke High Sc…
Newhouse hosts telephone town hall
MOSES LAKE – Congressman Dan Newhouse held a live telephone town hall meeting Wednesday night, engaging with residents from Central Washington's Fourth Congres…
‘Count the Candy’ winners announced
MOSES LAKE — The results are in, and the Grant County Democrats have announced the winners of the Count the Candy game at the Grant County Fair.
Newhouse to hold telephone town hall
SUNNYSIDE — U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R—Wash., will hold a town hall meeting by telephone today, according to an announcement from the congressman’s office.
Bid awarded for Ritzville fiber buildout
RITZVILLE — Installation of fiber optic cable within the Ritzville and Lind city limits will start sometime this fall and should be finished by spring 2025. Ad…
Schoesler arrested, cited for DUI
RITZVILLE — Washington State Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, was cited for DUI after he attempted to leave the Wheat Land Fairgrounds Saturday evening.
Bipartisan WA effort to combat fentanyl continues
MOSES LAKE – Washington’s Congressional delegation is working to combat the fentanyl crisis in the state and nation on a variety of fronts in our nation's capi…
WA General Election certified results
OLYMPIA – Results of the elections were certified by the Washington Secretary of State’s Office Thursday with the exception of the race for the Commissioner of…
Cox appointed interim Soap Lake City Administrator
SOAP LAKE – Peter Sharp ran his first regular Soap Lake City Council meeting as the Mayor Pro Tempore after former Mayor Allen DuPuy resigned earlier this mon…
November ballot will include 'warning labels' for initiatives
(The Center Square) - The battle over what will be printed on ballots for four statewide initiatives has ended, at least for this election season. The final blow came late Thursday, when Tim Eyman was informed t…
Taylor resigns from Soap Lake Council
SOAP LAKE – In the closing comments of the Aug. 21 Soap Lake City Council Meeting, Council Member Leslie Taylor resigned from the council. Taylor’s term was se…
Recount required in Commissioner of Public Lands race
OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State has mandated a manual recount for the Commissioner of Public Lands election across all Washington State counties, according to a statement from the Benton County Audit…