Sen. Schoesler concerned by Capitol closure
OLYMPIA — Sen. Mark Schoesler is frustrated by the complete closure of the Legislative Building and other Capitol campus buildings to the public during the 2021 legislative... — Updated 1/20/2021
Pasco to purchase parcel for new fire station
PASCO – The City Council has approved of the purchase of 2.125 acres of land for development of a future fire station. During a meeting Jan. 19, the council agreed to a purchase contract to spend $255,000 for the acreage at... — Updated 1/20/2021
Whitman County opposes newest phased-in plan
COLFAX — Whitman County commissioners are sending a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to reverse his recent virus-related reopening plan, "Healthy Washington-Roadmap to... — Updated 1/20/2021
Four lawmakers file bill to create 51st state
SPOKANE VALLEY - Four Republican lawmakers have signed onto a new bill designed to encourage splitting Washington into two separate states. Reps. Bob McCaslin and Rob Chase, both... — Updated 1/20/2021
Parents, educators worry Inslee schools budget falls short
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget for the upcoming biennium calls for $570 million in new education spending, but it’s not enough for some parents and educators. They expressed frustration and claim the... — Updated 1/20/2021
Seattle man charged with trespassing on Governor's Mansion grounds
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol has arrested a Seattle man in connection with trespassing onto the Governor’s Mansion grounds Jan. 6. Damon Huseman, 26, was arrested for second-degree assault, felony harassment and... — Updated 1/20/2021
Governor's virus proclamations extended indefinitely
OLYMPIA – Following a state Senate vote, Gov. Jay Inslee’s coronavirus-related orders will remain intact indefinitely. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402 passed the Senate along a partyline vote, 28-19, with the House... — Updated 1/14/2021
Parents, educators worry Inslee schools budget falls short
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget for the upcoming biennium calls for $570 million in new education spending, but many parents and educators have expressed frustration that the governor’s budget does not... — Updated 1/14/2021
Use of police force elicits emotional testimony
OLYMPIA — A proposed ban on the use of chokeholds, unleashed K-9 dogs and other use-of-force tactics by law enforcement is just the beginning of an effort by several state lawmakers to address alleged police violence. If... — Updated 1/14/2021
Newhouse votes to impeach Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eastern Washington's two Republican congressional representatives were on opposite sides of the House vote to impreach President Donald Trump for a second time. Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse... — Updated 1/13/2021
- McMorris Rodgers to oppose Electoral College
- Teenager injured in crash near Connell
- Franklin County Assessor Peter McEnderfer steps down
- Didier elected to lead Franklin County
- Man arrested for DUI after Pepiot Road crash
- Pasco man struck by car
- Protesters to rally in front of liquor board office
- Three-car crash leads to injuries
- Gov. Inslee extends shutdown to Jan. 11
Chiawana girl graduates early to play hoops for OSU
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has signed a high school girls basketball player to its roster for this spring. Talia von Oelhoffen, a 5-foot-11 guard, will graduate... — Updated 1/20/2021
Minimum wage and salary threshold increase
OLYMPIA - As of Jan. 1, low-wage earners and some salaried employees are being paid more for their efforts on the job. Across Eastern Washington and some areas west of the... — Updated 1/5/2021
Gov. Inslee, 'tear down this wall'
Protests are nothing new in Olympia. Each year, thousands of protesters converge on legislative sessions to rally for special causes, object to government activities and generally... — Updated 1/13/2021