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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…
Cantwell says FAA oversight of Boeing lacking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has requested the Federal Aviation…
Port of Ephrata moves forward with jet fuel installation
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata has awarded a roughly $1.2 million contract to H&H Construction Solutions out of Ellensburg to install a jet fuel tank, pump and …
Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night – “sustainable,” “plant-based,” “eco-friendly.” More and more businesses are …
Othello pool issue remains undecided
OTHELLO — A report detailing the damage to the Othello Community Swimming Pool should be delivered to city officials in a few weeks. Othello Mayor Shawn Logan …
Repealing capital gains tax would cost jobs and education funding, opponents say
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a statewide initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are touting a new report from the Washington State Bud…
Climate credit applications available to Washingtonians
OLYMPIA — Up to 675,000 households will receive a $200 credit on utility bills due to $150 million funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. According …
2024 Military Family Summit set for Aug. 14
SPOKANE – The 2024 Military Family Summit will be August 14 at Fairchild Air Force Base, according to a press release from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers…
Federal funds set to revive PNW salmon, steelhead populations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to receive $240 million in funding to enhance hatchery infrastructure projects aimed at boosting Pac…
Gray wolves to remain on state endangered list after 5-4 vote
OLYMPIA – Gray wolves will remain on the endangered species list in Washington after a close 5-4 vote by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission, acc…
Innovative fish passage meant to revive Yakima River Basin salmon opens in Cle Elum
(The Center Square) – U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was in Cle Elum, Wash., Wednesday to highlight federally funded salmon restoration …
Moses Lake council accepts sleep center grant
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will continue to operate the Open Doors Sleep Center, but Moses Lake City Council members want more information on the city…
Keeping Families Together Act reduces dependency cases in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Juvenile Court is seeing a decrease in dependency cases in the last couple of months. Dependency cases involve issues with guardians …
WA energy choice initiative qualifies for the Nov. ballot
(The Center Square) – Initiative 2066 to protect energy choices like natural gas has officially qualified for the November ballot, according to the Washington …
Blankenship still has projects to see through, he says
RITZVILLE — Dan Blankenship said he decided to run for a second term as Adams County Commissioner because there’s still work he wants to do. “I’ve got some…
Revisions proposed to Othello home-based business ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission will have a public hearing Aug. 19 to take public comment on a proposal to revise the ordinance governing home busine…