RITZVILLE – With the close of the 2022 legislative session, Sen. Mark Schoesler is getting re-acquainted with constituents in-person back home in Eastern Washington. Last week, the Ritzville Republican hit the road, traveling to... — Updated 3/24/2022

SPOKANE VALLEY — Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will be visiting several communities over the next couple months to talk to constituents in public sessions. She will open her tour at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, in the Southea... — Updated 3/24/2022

OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday by Rep. Mary Dye that would allow a temporary judicial officer to be designated to step into the courtroom of a single-court judge if the presiding judge... — Updated 2/10/2022

COLFAX – A local lawmaker is calling for the new long-term care insurance program passed in 2019 to be repealed just as the law goes into effect. Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, joined Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, in drafting... — Updated 11/4/2021

STARBUCK — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking information on the shooting of a bald eagle and a golden eagle. The first bird was found near Payne Hollow, close to the Columbia-Walla Walla county line two weeks... — Updated 12/30/2020

SPOKANE — Hunters reporting their 2020 black bear, deer, elk or turkey results by Jan. 10 will have the opportunity to win one of nine deer and elk incentive permits for fall 2021. State Department of Fish and Wildlife Game... — Updated 12/30/2020

OAKESDALE — An elderly resident is dead and his wife hospitalized following an apparent murder-suicide attempt at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. The 82-year-old man was found dead inside his East Bartlett Street home, according to... — Updated 12/30/2020