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 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

GAO: Bad water is the problem

Aren’t you sick and tired of hearing Gov. Jay Inslee and his ilk routinely blame Columbia and Snake River dams for the decline in Puget Sound salmon and orca populations? Despite... — Updated 11/22/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

One killed in DUI-related crash

SPRAGUE – Drugs and/or alcohol were factors in two unrelated crashes that left one person dead and three injured Saturday and Sunday. At about 12:28 p.m. Saturday, a driver was... — Updated 11/16/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Papers change to winter hours

Like many businesses across Eastern Washington, Free Press Publishing is going to winter hours. Effective Nov. 8, our Whitman County Gazette office will resume Wednesday closures th... — Updated 11/9/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

Spring bear hunting rejected, again

OLYMPIA – It took only a minute Friday, Aug. 11, for the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to reject a petition to resume spring bear hunting in 2024. The commission’s almost-immediate, unanimous rejection of spring bear... — Updated 8/31/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

Greatest show on dirt

DAVENPORT - Cowboys and cowgirls from across the region turned out Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 25 and 26, for the open Lincoln County Rodeo. In fact, so many turned out for... — Updated 8/31/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Gray Fire prompts traffic detour through Edwall, Reardan

EDWALL - With the Gray Fire growing along Interstate 90 between Cheney and Medical Lake, state transportation officials are detouring traffic through Lincoln County. With the fire... — Updated 8/19/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Fireworks law needs update

Like most Americans, I enjoy watching – and lighting – fireworks on Independence Day. America’s “birthday” should stand out among all national holidays. And the colorful,... — Updated 7/27/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

McMillan wins All-Around Cowboy

CHENEY – An Odessa-Soap Lake area cowboy was named All-Around Cowboy at the Cheney Rodeo. Caleb McMillan won the title and with it, $2,193 for his performance in bull riding,... — Updated 7/13/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Fuel prices are unacceptable

A short three years ago, motorists in Eastern Washington could buy regular unleaded gasoline for as little as $1.97 per gallon in several areas – George, Pasco, Quincy, to name a... — Updated 6/29/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Spend time with dad Saturday

From cars to bigfoot to high-speed sprint boats, you don’t have to look very far to find something to do this weekend. But dad won’t care if you take him somewhere or just... — Updated 6/15/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

Combine Derby slated for Lind

LIND – The city roars to life Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, as the 34th annual Combine Demolition Derby Days brings thousands of residents and visitors out for a weekend of smashing fun. The highlight of the event is the... — Updated 6/8/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Governor won't seek fourth term

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee won’t be seeking a fourth term. Inslee, a Democrat from Bainbridge Island, announced Monday, May 1, that he’s ready to move on. “Today I announced I will not seek a fourth term,” he said.... — Updated 5/4/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Davenport racers complete Desert 100

IRBY -Two Davenport dirt bikers were among the racers to complete the grueling Desert 100 on Sunday, April 2. Codi Williams and Curtis Tanner each took more than four hours to... — Updated 4/6/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

Course a challenge for racers

IRBY - This year's start line faced north, away from State Highway 28. On the line, racers spread out a half-mile wide, awaiting the boom of a cannon and the ensuing cloud of pink... — Updated 4/6/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

House Bill helps level playing field

Washington state has high tax rates — gas, property, you name it. Government agencies billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are... — Updated 1/26/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Christmas magic alive and well

As a youngster, I looked forward to Christmas. I loved the food, the traditions and especially the presents - what kid doesn't? In high school and college, the luster subsided. As... — Updated 12/23/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

The Bell tolls for Odessa

MOSES LAKE - Liberty Bell will make its first appearance in a state title football game after upending No. 1-ranked Odessa, 70-24, on Saturday, Nov. 26 on Lion's Field. Mountain... — Updated 12/2/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

County sign recovered

RITZVILLE—The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the thefts of multiple traffic signs last week. Investigators received information that led them to a location in the 1800 block of East Franz Road. During execution... — Updated 12/1/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Smiley leading 27 counties, but still losing

PASCO – Local farm girl turned political newcomer Tiffany Smiley securely has all 20 of Eastern Washington's counties in her corner. In fact, she had the lead in 27 of the... — Updated 11/9/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

Rep. Newhouse likely to retain seat

SUNNYSIDE – Despite being censured by most Republican committees in the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Dan Newhouse appears headed toward re-election. Newhouse, R-Sunn... — Updated 11/9/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    News

McMorris Rodgers leading in every county in district

SPOKANE – Incumbent Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was easily out-distancing her challenger Tuesday night, Nov. 8, in her 5th Congressional District re-election bid. At the... — Updated 11/9/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

Two locals named NE2B All-League

REARDAN – Two local girls have been named to the Northeast 2B All-League teams. Senior Coalie Whitman was selected to the 1st Team and senior Justine Flett was named to the 2nd Team. No Davenport girls were selected for the... — Updated 11/4/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Get kids off electronics and on the field

Six-man football. I’d never heard of it before mid-August. When I played football, it was the traditional, 11-man variety. Heck, I didn’t even know there was anything else. Play... — Updated 10/13/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    Sports

More Lincoln County Rodeo pictures

Dozens of local athletes competed in the annual Lincoln County Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and 27. Here are photos of some of them.... — Updated 9/8/2022

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Take time to learn history; don't cancel it

Last week, Fairchild Air Force announced it was erasing Col. George Wright because the history surrounding him is considered by some divisive. In place of his name being associated... — Updated 9/1/2022

 

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