A state Senator has introduced legislation to study transforming Washington state’s current part-time Legislature into a full-time one.

Draft legislation would designate bull kelp in the Puget Sound as Washington’s official marine state forest.

The multi-billion-dollar shortfall this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says ...

A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.

The Tonasket City Council met Feb. 11 and learned the Perfect Passage Project, Phase 1B, is scheduled to begin on March 10.

Gov. Bob Ferguson has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week. OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson, in ...

The WSDA confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds, in a small backyard flock ...

OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight out of its 11 seats are currently open for new members. Laura Sorensen, FAC Chairman said this ...

Community Foundation of NCW announced its Okanogan Valley Fund 2025 grant cycle, offering financial support to nonprofits that work to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of life in Okanogan ...