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State burn ban ends; aid sought for E. Washington

OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban is scheduled to end Oct. 1, but state fire officials caution the end of the restriction should not be mistaken for the end of fire season. Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Public Information Officer Ryan Rodruck said the state is still waiting for …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Othello School Board to consider capital levy request

OTHELLO — The Othello School Board will consider a recommendation at its Oct. 28 meeting about a possible capital request …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Falstad, Homesley outline approaches to election security, public trust

EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, questions about election integrity, ballot security and public trust remain at the forefront of …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Soap Lake seeks input on 20-year growth plan

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents will have multiple opportunities over the coming months to help shape the city's future …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

After some rough years, apple market may be improving in 2026

OTHELLO — It’s been a rough few years for apple and pear growers, but 2026 looks like it could bring …

BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL

Pro rodeo standings for September 2026

MOSES LAKE — The competition across the Columbia River circuit has caused the current standings of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys …

BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL

Klompen Farms named Hay King and Queen at Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — Klompen Farms of Royal City is the 2026 hay-growing champion of Grant County. Owners Bob and Anne …

BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL

U.S. Senate candidates to participate in public debate in Whitefish

Beer, Buds and the Big Sky will host a U.S. Senate candidate debate on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Connecting farmers and consumers in Quincy

QUINCY — The purpose of Quincy’s Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day remains what it has been since it began in 1981. “The …

BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL

Yakima Valley’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA is producing exceptional grapes – and wine

YAKIMA — Across the Rattlesnake Hills American Viticultural Area near Zillah, vineyard owners were preparing for what many expect to …

BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

The justices previously allowed the deportation flights, a core Trump administration policy, to temporarily continue when the case came before …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS

Poster Player of the Week: Flathead's Lexi Herion

This week’s Poster Player of the Week goes to Lexi Herion of the Flathead Bravettes flag football team.

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge

Air defense needs are mounting with the approach of the bitter winter months, which in the years since Russia’s full-scale …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS