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 By Clare McGraw    News

Snake River Dam preservation added to legislative agenda

SPOKANE VALLEY – The preservation of the Snake River dams has been solidified as a key item on the legislative agenda for the city council. The move comes amidst ongoing debate and litigation surrounding the dams’ future and th... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News 

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

 
 By Roger Harnack    News 

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 of... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Holaday seeks 5th District seat

ADDY - A 51st state advocate has joined the pool of candidates seeking to replace Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Congress. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Rene Holaday, a Republican from... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News

Cooper in race for Congress

MEDICAL LAKE — Mayor Terri Cooper has declared her candidacy for Congress. The 62-year-old Cooper's announcement came during the Spokane County Republican Convention on Saturday,... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Two Sen. Schoesler bills stall in House

OLYMPIA - Two bills introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler have stalled in the House. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Legislative District, including eastern Adams and... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
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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

 
 By Mary Murphy    News 

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 electric... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Mary Murphy    News 

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 June... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News

Initiative approved preventing a state income tax

OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News

Bill updates ballot signature verification rules

OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Stacker    News

People in these 19 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump

As the Trump campaign actively courts deep-pocketed donors, it's worth looking at which groups and industries have donated most heavily to him during the current election cycle.... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
 By Stacker    News

What the Biden administration's new executive order on AI will mean for cybersecurity

Regulations have been proposed by a presidential administration committed to a responsible rollout of one of the most consequential technologies since the advent of the internet.... — Updated 2/23/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News

Committee advances two Padden bills

OLYMPIA – The House Housing Committee has moved forward two bills introduced by 4th District Sen. Mike Padden, aiming to bolster home ownership and streamline property leasing in... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Boris held on $500,000 bail

SPOKANE VALLEY — A Kennewick man arrested for in a sexual assault case here remains in the Spokane County Jail. Gregory Charles Boris, 42, of Kennewick, is being held on $500,000 bail after being extradited from the Tri-Cities... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Deputies graduate

The Adams County Sheriff's Office's newest deputies, Oscar Munoz and Orlando Gonzalez, graduated from the Pasco law enforcement academy last week. The two are now ready for duty.... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Three dead in Othello crash

OTHELLO — Three Warden residents were killed in a crash Thursday, Feb. 15, on state Highway 17 a mile east of the city. Manuela Franco Huerta, 44, Daniel Gama Perez, 14, and Brini Moran Flores, 44, all died of injuries they... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Dansel, Maycumber announce congressional candidacies

REPUBLIC - Two residents have announced their candidacies for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Ferry County Commissioner Brian Danse... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Schoesler bill advances to House

OLYMPIA – By a 47-2 vote, the Senate passed a bill Feb. 6 that would speed up the process for restaurants, bars and taverns seeking liquor licenses. Under Senate Bill 5291, applic... — Updated 2/14/2024

 

Senate approves two Torres bills

OLYMPIA - The Senate approved two measures sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres that are aimed at making the state safer and supporting access to criminal justice. Senate Bill 5160 would... — Updated 2/14/2024

 

Four Rep. Volz bills pass committee

SPOKANE – The House Appropriations Committee recently approved three bills from Rep. Mike Volz, including two aimed at helping wildfire and disaster recovery. Additionally, a... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election

SPOKANE - The 5th Congressional District will have an opening next year. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, announced Thursday, Feb. 8, that she is not seeking... — Updated 2/14/2024

 

Lawmakers plan virtual meetings

RITZVILLE – Ninth Legislative District lawmakers are planning virtual meetings to hear from residents. Republican Reps. Joe Schmick of Colfax and Mary Dye of Pomeroy will host a... — Updated 2/14/2024

 

Padden bill on DUI penalties passes Senate, again

OLYMPIA - With traffic deaths in Washington reaching their highest point in more than 30 years, the Senate again approved an anti-impaired driving bill sponsored by 4th District Sen...

 

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