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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…
13th district lawmakers vote on 'millionaire tax,' data center regs and gun owner privacy
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from the 13th Legislative district have already voted on various bills as they grapple with a $2.3 billion budget deficit and a rapidly mov…
Wilson Creek voters supporting EP&O levy
WILSON CREEK — Initial ballot counts from the Feb. 10 special election show Wilson Creek School District’s replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy…
Homes for Heroes would give homeownership help where it’s needed
OLYMPIA — A bill before the Washington Legislature could make it easier to house people who make a big difference on a small paycheck.
Warden voters support school levies
WARDEN — Initial ballot counts from the Feb. 10 special election show Warden School District voters approving both the district’s replacement levies, providing…
Moses Lake residents asked to weigh in on financial priorities
MOSES LAKE — With the Moses Lake City Council working on a financial plan that will require what council member Jeremy Davis said will be hard decisions, city …
WA Bill aiming to lower interest rates on medical debt clears Senate floor
OLYMPIA — Kristopher Shook was 42 years old when he was diagnosed with two different types of Stage 4 cancer and a 15% chance to live. As he fought for his lif…
Feb. 10 initial election results
EPHRATA — Voters were asked to approve or reject educational programs and operations levy requests from a number of Grant and Adams county school districts in …
Dent bill aiming to address ag stress passes through committee
OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, that aims to reduce regulatory stress in the state’s agriculture community was voted out of the Hous…
WA lawmakers push to protect gun owners’ personal information
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill that would protect personal information submitted to purchase a firearm was approved by the House State Government and Tribal Relat…
Lawmakers hear testimony on Truth in Mental Health Coverage Act
OLYMPIA — A bill to streamline access to mental health has been introduced in this year’s session of the Washington Legislature.
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata bond measure with Superintendent Ken Murray
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston sat down with Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray to discuss the Feb. 2026 bon…
School district levies on Feb. 10 ballot
EPHRATA — Several school districts across Grant and Adams counties are asking voters to approve a series of levy replacements in the upcoming special election,…
Millionaires tax proposed in Olympia, spurring debate
OLYMPIA — Washington’s Democratic lawmakers revealed their anticipated “Millionaires Tax” Tuesday, receiving pushback from Gov. Bob Ferguson and stern oppositi…
Soap Lake council member asks for Sharp’s resignation
SOAP LAKE — During the Wednesday Soap Lake City Council meeting, tensions surfaced as Council Member Andrew Arnold called for Mayor Peter Sharp’s resignation.
Ephrata leaders push for local control, infrastructure protections in Olympia
EPHRATA — Three Ephrata city leaders spent two days in Olympia last week meeting with state lawmakers on a wide range of bills affecting homelessness policy, h…