
Matthew T. Richards


Convicted Colville Reservation Murderers Receive Life in Prison
Two individuals, Zachary Holt and Dezmonique Tenzley, have been sentenced to life in prison for a double murder on the Colville Indian Reservation.

ESD Reaches Out to Laid-Off Federal Employees
Washington state sees 36% increase in federal workers seeking unemployment benefits.

Ecology Dept. Gives Up (for Now) on Wood Stove Legislation
For now, at least, the Washington Department of Ecology will not expend any more energy trying to prop up S.B. 5174.

Othello PD Cites Man for Allegedly Mistreating Dogs
Othello PD issues animal neglect warning, charges filed against individual for cruelty. Dogs rescued and receiving care.

Lakes in Eastern Washington to Reopen for Trout Fishing Season
Explore abundant rainbow trout fishing opportunities at reopened Eastern Washington lakes like Quincy and Burke for a thrilling angling experience.

George Washington Deserves His Own Holiday, Says Rep. Abell
As the nation's 250th anniversary nears, GOP Rep. Abell pushes to highlight Washington's legacy by changing President's Day to George Washington's Birthday Observed.

Ferguson Announces Formation of Data Center Workgroup
Data centers' impact on Washington's economy and environment under scrutiny by Gov. Bob Ferguson's workgroup.

1 Dead in Collision on SR 97
Accident in Douglas County claims life of 32-year-old Rolando Ignacio-Ramos. Authorities continue probing the collision near Orondo.

Schrier Bill Seeks Greater Public Health Preparedness
Congresswoman Kim Schrier introduces the bipartisan Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act to boost diagnostic innovation during public health crises.

Cle Elum Will Not Designate Itself a Non-Sanctuary City
Cle Elum City Council votes against resolution categorizing town as non-sanctuary, citing concerns about reputational harm and breach of community values.
