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Douglas: ‘Kinda grim’ for Northwest as La Nina becomes El Nino

SPOKANE — Popular weatherman Art Douglas said the outlook is “kinda grim” for the region as La Nina…

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Washington gets wine-themed license plate

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Cars in Washington state soon can sport wine-themed license plates. A new Washington wine-themed license…

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Concerns about Goonies house surface again at City Council

Tensions among neighbors of the Goonies house in Uppertown are persisting. During an Astoria City Council meeting Monday…

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Idaho leaders raise concerns about Lava Ridge wind project

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Idaho leaders raised several concerns about Lava Ridge, a big wind power project proposed…

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Idaho threatens lawsuit over grizzly bear

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has notified the Biden administration of his intention to sue the federal government for…

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Beach Boys to bring good vibrations to 2023 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days has announced that in 2023 they will bring…

Agriculture

Washington lawmaker proposes cap-and-trade rebates for farmers

OLYMPIA — An Eastern Washington lawmaker has proposed reimbursing farmers who can show they paid cap-and-trade surcharges on…

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Walla Walla police replace windshield of victim of attempted extortion

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Police Foundation and an area glass shop teamed up recently to replace…

Agriculture

Ammonia leak investigated at potato plant in Eastern Washington

Potato processor Lamb Weston and public safety agencies are investigating an anhydrous ammonia leak at the company’s plant…

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Washington Democrats propose mandatory voting

OLYMPIA — Washington Democrats are proposing to make voting compulsory, following the lead of more than 20 countries…

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