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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
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 of... — Updated 3/13/2024
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
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
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
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 electric... — 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 June... — Updated 3/13/2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...