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Rep. Schmick bill helps level playing field
Washington state has high tax rates — gas, property, you name it. Government agencies billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are... — Updated 1/26/2023
Questions should be asked about WARNS survey
WARNS. Interesting acronym for a survey being pushed by the state Department of Education, Washington State University and public schools statewide. The Washington Assessment of... — Updated 1/26/2023
Elk Parade
A gang of elk seen from Cheney Spangle road the morning of January 9.... — Updated 1/12/2023
Flood, wind warnings issued
CHENEY — A steady rain, recent warming temperatures and predicted gusty winds prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning for much of southern Spokane County,... — Updated 12/29/2022
Christmas magic alive and well
As a youngster, I looked forward to Christmas. I loved the food, the traditions and especially the presents — what kid doesn’t? In high school and college, the luster subsided.... — Updated 12/22/2022
Broncos fall to Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE — A young Bronco girls basketball team (1-1) kept pace with Medical Lake for a quarter, but the Cardinals depth helped them prevail, 48-41, on Friday, Dec. 9. Head Co... — Updated 12/16/2022
Bronco boys dunk Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys basketball team held Medical Lake nearly scoreless in the first half as the Broncos dunked the Cardinals,... — Updated 12/16/2022
First snowstorm of season hits
CHENEY - The first snow storm of the season moved into the area overnight, bringing several inches of snow and near whiteout conditions. All this more than 20 days before the first... — Updated 12/1/2022
You have plenty to be thankful for this holiday
It seems like every time you open a webpage, turn on the TV or listen to the radio, you’re bombarded with negativity. We’re on the verge of nuclear war. The recession is upon us... — Updated 11/23/2022
Liberty girls compete at state
YAKIMA – The Liberty (Spangle) girls volleyball team survived to Day 2 of the state 2B tournament, but couldn't get past league rival Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. The Lancers were... — Updated 11/17/2022
Liberty girls eliminated from state tournament
YAKIMA - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls avenged a district loss to Liberty (Spangle) this morning, Friday, Nov. 11, by eliminating the Lancers from the state... — Updated 11/11/2022
Murray headed toward re-election
PASCO – Local farm girl turned political newcomer Tiffany Smiley securely has all 20 of Eastern Washington’s counties in her corner. In fact, she had the lead in 27 of the... — Updated 11/10/2022
McMorris Rodgers leading in every county
SPOKANE – Incumbent Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was easily out-distancing her challenger Tuesday night, Nov. 8, in her 5th Congressional District re-election bid. At the... — Updated 11/10/2022
Spangle girls advance at state
YAKIMA – The Northeast 2B girls volleyball teams competing at state all advanced to the state quarterfinals with wins this morning, Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Yakima Valley... — Updated 11/10/2022
Cheney volleyball season ends
MEAD – The Cheney Blackhawks (11-8) girls volleyball team's post-season prospects were swept away Tuesday night, Nov. 8. Cheney (11-9) lost to Mount Spokane, 3-0, in a... — Updated 11/10/2022
Spangle boys best Raiders on muddy field
SPANGLE – Sometimes, a football game is decided solely on turnovers. Such was the case Friday night, Nov. 4, when the Liberty Lancers held off the visiting Lake Roosevelt Raiders,... — Updated 11/10/2022
Lancers tell cancer victim she's not alone
SPANGLE – Liberty boys football team took time before the District 6/7 crossover game to tell a local woman she's not alone in her fight with cancer. Prior to the start of the... — Updated 11/10/2022
Rep. Newhouse likely to retain seat
SUNNYSIDE – Despite being censured by most Republican committees in the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Dan Newhouse appears headed toward re-election. Newhouse, R-Sunn... — Updated 11/9/2022
Murray headed toward re-election
PASCO – Local farm girl turned political newcomer Tiffany Smiley securely has all 20 of Eastern Washington's counties in her corner. In fact, she had the lead in 27 of the... — Updated 11/9/2022
McMorris Rodgers leading in every county in district
SPOKANE – Incumbent Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was easily out-distancing her challenger Tuesday night, Nov. 8, in her 5th Congressional District re-election bid. At the... — Updated 11/9/2022
Parking lot melee ends Homecoming game
ROSALIA – It was a Homecoming to remember, both on and off the field. The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves football team had its best game of the season, topping the Lakeside (Plummer,... — Updated 11/3/2022
Eagles face Hornets in Homecoming game
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington University community hopes Homecoming spirit will lift the Eagles football team back into its winning ways this Saturday. The Eagles (1-4) are off... — Updated 10/13/2022
Man arrested for wife's death
SPRAGUE – The U.S. Marshal Service has apprehended a man wanted in connection with the death of his wife. Charles Bergman, 54, of Moses Lake, was arrested Friday night, Sept. 23, by U.S. Marshals in New Stanton, Penn., after a... — Updated 10/12/2022
More pistol-packing residents in Washington
OLYMPIA— Washington state residents are seeking conceal-carry permits for firearms at an historic rate. According to state figures, more than 21,000 residents applied for new conceal-carry permits in September. The previous... — Updated 10/12/2022
