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Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (572+ words) (The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies" automatic license plate readers in response to a new law, leaving costly public investments sitting idle. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed'Senate Bill 6002'on Monday, which immediately…...
Wildcats earn top seed in NCAA West to host regionals
3+ week, 3+ day ago (461+ words) BELLINGHAM "The Central Washington University Wildcats (23-6) concluded their run in the GNAC Tournament Friday during the semifinal round when they fell 74-79 to the Montana State Billings Yellowjackets (19-14). Despite the loss, CWU earned the top seed in the 2026 NCAA Division II…...
Conservation key to extending use of existing Moses Lake water system
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (334+ words) Continuing water conservation measures could extend the time Moses Lake could use its existing water system without expanding it, according to the city's water system plan. CHERYL SCHWEIZER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD MOSES LAKE " There are water conservation measures that the…...
Othello Rodeo coverage incoming
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (166+ words) OTHELLO " On Friday, the Othello Rodeo kicked off its weekend of competition with bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Full coverage and results of the Othello rodeo will be in Tuesday's edition of the paper. Wacey Justin Schalla…...
Pacific region sees higher inflation than national average
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (589+ words) The Pacific region of the United States is experiencing higher inflation than much of the rest of the nation, with money stretching less than it does elsewhere. PIXABAY (The Center Square)" Inflation in the Pacific region was higher than the…...
EWU releases basketball schedules for 2025-26
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (305+ words) Women's head coach Joddie Gleason talks to her players during a game last season. The Women's team will officially begin the regular season Nov. 3 against Northwest University. CHENEY " The Eagles Men's and Women's basketball teams released their schedules for the…...
Odessa groundwater funding in proposed Senate budget
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (429+ words) OLYMPIA " A funding request for a section of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project has been added to the proposed Senate capital budget. If it's included in the final capital budget, the EL 22.1 lateral would receive up to $44 million in funding…...