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Transparency, accountability critical, incumbent commissioner says
Jul. 18—EPHRATA — Rob Jones said he's running for a second term as Grant County Commissioner because there are some important initiatives coming up and projects he wants to see through. "The second term, for me, is to kind of continue the good that is changing in the county. More so on the administration side of what we do, (rather) than the legislative side. But also it applies to the ...
Downtown businesses make the best of small spaces
Jul. 18—MOSES LAKE — There's a lot happening in the middle of Moses Lake, and it's happening in smaller and smaller spaces. "Even with all the business closures that are happening around town, businesses that are still open are doing more initiatives to attract more people to their stores," said Mallory Miller, director of the Downtown Moses Lake Association, which promotes the business ...
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
Q&A: Bachman-Turner Overdrive frontman Randy Bachman talks playing Expo '74, rock longevity and Gonzaga shirts
When looking over the musical acts that played Expo '74, there are plenty of legends whose time has long since passed, like Ella Fitzgerald and Liberace. But there's also one act that's still rocking out a half century later — Canadian classic rock standouts Bachman-Turner Overdrive. On Aug. 6,...
Additional Resources Ordered to Fight Fire in Southern Asotin County, now at 4,895 Acres
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning in southern Asotin County along the Washington - Oregon border, approximately 40 miles southwest of Clarkston, near Hwy 129. Officials say the fire is in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus and secondary drainages.
Exclusive: Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould on surprises, Pac-12 Enterprises and more
PAC-12 ENTERPRISES, the production facility that endures after the shuttering of the Pac-12 Network, is a crucial state-of-the-art asset for the league going forward. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould spoke with Cougfan.com on Wednesday about the number of Washington State and Oregon State sporting events that will be produced by the Pac-12 Enterprises and where Coug and Beaver fans can find them.
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Moses Lake plans for roundabout at SR 17 and Yonezawa Blvd
MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), has announced plans to upgrade the signalized intersection at State Route 17 and Yonezawa Boulevard to a roundabout. This project aims to accommodate increasing traffic, enhance safety, and improve accessibility while unlocking...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Boeing workers signal support for strike if contract talks fail
Boeing machinists on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to sanction a strike should the company fail to reach an agreement with their union during their first full contract negotiations in 16 years. District 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 30,000 of the plane manufacturing...
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