Trump, Biden rematch looms
PASCO - Following the Tuesday, March 12, primary in Washington and other states, its appears that voters will see a rematch in the race for U.S. President. Preliminary results show... — Updated 3/13/2024
Moses Lake man facing charges in DUI-related crash
ELTOPIA — A Moses Lake man was hospitalized Saturday, March 9, after an alleged drunken driving crash. Jonnathen C. Cole, 51, of Moses Lake was northbound in his 1998 Ford Ranger pickup at about 7:41 p.m. when he lost control... — Updated 3/13/2024
Pedestrian hit by Pasco driver
PASCO — An unknown pedestrian was struck by a car on Interstate 182 at about 3:53 a.m. today. The pedestrian, whom Washington State Patrol troopers are still trying to identify, was struck near Milepost 8, a patrol report said.... — Updated 3/13/2024
Electric school buses may be coming
OLYMPIA — The yellow school buses you grew up riding may become a thing of the past. Both the House and Senate approved a new "zero-emission" school measure — House Bill 1368 — during the Legislative session, making... — Updated 3/13/2024
Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law... — Updated 3/13/2024
One and done - again - for Eastern Washington University men
BOISE, Idaho — The Eastern Washington men's basketball team was upended in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Tournament for the second-straight season on Sunday in Boise, losing to the No. 10 seed Sacramento State Hornets,... — Updated 3/13/2024
Eastern women reach BSC title game
BOISE — The Eastern Washington women used two deciding quarters, were led by three players in double figures and topped Montana State 56-39, March 12, to advance to the Big Sky Conference women's championship game March 13.... — Updated 3/13/2024
State unveils pike plan
LAKE ROOSEVELT - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a "rapid response" plan to take extraordinary measures to kill northern pike found in waterways like Lake... — Updated 3/13/2024
Inflation of goods vs. gold: How these costs have changed over time
Gold has historically played an essential role as a store of value in economies worldwide. The U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold, meaning money was exchangeable for an amount... — Updated 3/13/2024
These industries had the biggest swings in job openings
Job openings are at some of their lowest levels nationally since April 2021, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. In January 2024, there were 8.9 million open jobs by the end of... — Updated 3/13/2024
Industries that laid off the most workers in January
The new year kicked off with a slew of layoff announcements from major employers across the country. People placed a heightened focus on layoff news, rooted in fear of an... — Updated 3/13/2024
Winds of change
ROSALIA – The winds of change are blowing across the region, with multiple developers pushing for prime agricultural land to become home to wind turbines. And the push for the... — Updated 3/13/2024
Leak assessment delays West Canal watering
EPHRATA — A leak in an irrigation canal below Pinto Dam may delay delivery of water to farmers downstream of the West Canal. According to the federal Department of Reclamation, routine monitoring showed a higher-than-normal... — Updated 3/13/2024
Letters to the Editor
Congresswoman can try to influence Speaker Johnson Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump... — Updated 3/13/2024
WSU researchers seek older residents for home sensor study
PULLMAN — Researchers in Washington State University's Department of Psychology and School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are looking for adults older than 50 to participate in a home sensor study. The... — Updated 3/13/2024
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Chances are, you have yet to pick up the phone today to call someone, but you've likely messaged someone. Texting tops the list of the most popular forms of communication, with... — Updated 3/13/2024
Blood drives set for Connell, Othello
CONNELL — The American Red Cross is asking area residents to consider donating blood this month at two events. On Thursday, March 14, Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark Road, will host a blood driver from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then... — Updated 3/13/2024