Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to add a ninth judge to the Yakima County Superior Court was approved unanimously Friday by the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2412 responds to growing caseloads, mounting backlogs, and public […]
Lawmakers in Olympia have approved a memorial urging Congress to give states and tribes more flexibility to protect salmon runs from sea lion predation. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol. The memorial from Spokane Valley […]
Senator John Braun discusses two recently certified citizen initiatives: restoring parental rights in education and prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ sports. He emphasizes fairness, safety, and constitutional priorities, criticizing the Democrat’s refusal to […]
The nation’s 2026 tax filing season is officially open. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and free help is available. Filing your taxes could mean you could get money […]
Oregon’s labor force grows slightly despite negative turn in job growth SALEM, Ore. — Oregon saw job growth in a handful of sectors and experienced a small increase in its labor force, but overall, the state […]
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