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State Legislative Republicans Express Disappointment in Capital Gains Tax
The State Senate's approval of the capital gains tax was disappointing to Republicans, none of whom voted for it.
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins says language in the bill makes it unlikely voters will be able to weigh in.
"It did pass by one vote in the Senate on the final day of session
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12th District Representatives Provide Thoughts on Weekend Budgets
The 2021 Washington State Legislative session wrapped up Sunday with the passing of the three major bugets, operating, capital and transportation.
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner says while there was some positive in the operating budget, he could not support it noting, "The minority party was left out of the budget negotiations, and we, along with the public, did not see the final 1,100-pa
Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrest Mail Theft Suspect
Kittitas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 31-year-old Ellensburg woman for stealing mail after a rash of incidents in recent weeks.
On the department's Facebook page recently, they put out a request for help in identifying the potential perpetrator
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Fatal Accident Kills One Near Royal City
A 70-year-old Seattle woman died in a fatal accident Wednesday night on SR 26 just west of Royal City.
The State Patrol says the unidentified woman, driving a Dodge Grand Caravan, was attempting to pass a semi-truck around 8:20 when she collided with a GMC Sierra being driven by a 20-year-old Royal City man
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Washington Congressional Delegation Proposing Bi-Partisan Hydropower Bill
4th District Rep. Dan Newhouse and Washington Senator Maria Cantwell have proposed a bill they say would improve permitting for pumped storage hydroelectric projects, create jobs in Central Washington, and protect Tribal interests and increase renewable energy production and storage
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Fake Stabbing Called in to RiverCom Early Monday Morning
Wenatchee Police were called out to a fake stabbing call on Lions Place early Monday morning shortly after midnight.
Captain Edgar Reinfeld says they are investigating a series of similar calls which he said is not appropriate to do.
"It was probably an attempt to draw our attention away from a commercial burglary
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Chelan PUD Current Mobile App Available for Safety on the Water
The warm weekend was just a taste of what North Central Washington can expect later on this year, and Chelan PUD is offering a mobile app to help people who will visiting area waters.
Senior Communications Strategist Rachel Hansen says there are six different features to plan your day
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East Wenatchee Shari’s Closes Permanently
The Shari's restaurant located near the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee has closed.
In a Facebook post announcing the move, no reason was given for the closure but noted that they hope to serve patrons at their Moses Lake location
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GoFundMe Created for Manson Youth and Worship Paster
A GoFundMe has been started to help a youth and worship pastor at North Shore Bible Church in Manson.
According to the site, Efren Alejo was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. He is planning to spend two weeks in Arizona where he will be receiving treatment for two weeks
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Mass Vaccination Site at Town Toyota Center Changing Hours
The mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center is changing their hours with all residents 16 and older now eligible for the vaccine.
The location will now be closed on Sundays and Mondays, be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, go from 11 to 7 p
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