Spring Chinook Fishery on Snake River to Close May 16
SNAKE RIVER – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that all spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River will close one hour after sunset on May 16, 2025. According to WDFW, the closure
WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle
$45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors. SEATTLE, WA – Next year, starting June 15, Seattle will host the biggest
Central Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Firearm Charges for Shooting at Law Enforcement
YAKIMA, WA – A Toppenish man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to shooting at law enforcement officers during an incident earlier this year. Leland James Vijarro, 26, entered guilty pleas in the U.S.
WSU Athletics and Pullman Regional Hospital Expand Healthcare Services for Cougar Student-Athletes
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University Athletics has partnered with Pullman Regional Hospital (PRH) in a four-year agreement to enhance healthcare services for Cougar student-athletes, officials announced. The agreement, initiated last August, includes expanded sports medicine and
Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Workers Despite Strong Sales And Profits
SEATTLE, WA – Microsoft has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees across the company. The 3% workforce reduction was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a Tuesday email to The Center Square. “We continue to
Seattle Police Eye GPS Tech as Alternative to High-Speed Pursuits
SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Police Department is seeking the implementation of a GPS tracking device in some patrol cars to prevent dangerous vehicle pursuits. SPD is required to develop a plan to end a police pursuit
Republicans Propose SNAP Overhaul Shifting Costs to States, Tightening Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican lawmakers are prepared to defend their budget plan that shifts some of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the states and better enforces SNAP work requirements. Under the Republican budget reconciliation
Amber Alert Suspects Arrested, Children Rescued After Pursuit on I-90
MOSES LAKE, WA – A vehicle associated with an Amber Alert was stopped and two suspects taken into custody early Tuesday morning following a pursuit on Interstate 90 in Grant County. According to the Washington State Patrol
FDA Moves to Take Kids’ Prescription Fluoride Tablets Off The Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is going to remove fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market. Dentists give the fluoride drops and tablets to kids at high
Children’s Health Services Could See Trims Even Under Scaled-Back Medicaid Cuts
Federal cuts — large or small — would strain state budgets and likely lead to service cuts, Congressional Budget Office finds WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even as Republicans in Congress walk back their most aggressive proposal to slash