(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown sent an urgent letter to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, urging Congress to save millions of dollars in grants that serve low-income residents.

A rural central Washington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passed last week.

The “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by Congress last week is drawing sharp criticism for its potential economic effects — but in Washington state, its most immediate impact may come through changes to ...

Carlos M. Rodriguez, 82, of Grandview died July 6, 2025. He was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas. Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday, July 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home ...

Raul R. Amaro, 61, of Yakima died July 3, 2025. He was born Aug. 12, 1963, in Toppenish. Those wishing to sign Raul’s online memorial book may do so at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Valley Hills Funeral Home ...

A federal judge has sentenced Mary Ann Bliesner, former president and primary owner of Valley Processing Inc., to three years’ probation and ordered her to pay $742,139 in connection with the sale of ...

Harriet May Cromar Berg, 87, longtime Sunnyside resident went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 24th in Spokane, WA.

Robert (Bob) Rasmussen, 96, passed peacefully at his home in Indio, California on April 30, 2025. He was born December 5,1928 in Buffalo, North Dakota to Holger and Elizabeth (Gottschalk) Rasmussen.

OUTLOOK — A domestic violence call led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in the rural Outlook area, according to a Yakima County Sheriff's Office press release.

A mother's gratitude for a nurse's patience with her autistic son and a family's praise for an ICU nurse who "became family" during a loved one's cancer battle are among the heartfelt stories behind ...

GRANDVIEW — Unity Partners has completed the first phase of its 22-acre Grandview Travel Plaza project with the opening of a full-service truck wash station.

Authorities say the Clatskanie teen accused of planning a foiled attack on Kelso’s Three Rivers Crossing was connected to an online network known to target vulnerable children. The 14-year-old suspect ...