OLYMPIA - The BLS estimates Washington’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2023 is 3.8 percent. The revised estimated May 2023 unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. …
Drug education and prevention work; it's proven effective. Parents' or caregivers' early conversations with their kids make a real difference. Amid the opioid epidemic, these …
Friends and neighbors, I hope that you and your families have been having a fun and safe summer. It has been over two months since the 105-day legislative session and the May 16 special …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act alongside House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Administration …
Goodwin Road/Sunset Road Improvement Project: The project remains on schedule, with the temporary closure of Sunset Road between its intersections with Mill Road, were lifted July 12. The …
The forum was conducted at the Leavenworth Firehall on July 10. There were many community members present to hear each candidate and their platforms. Attached are some quick quotes from the …
Cold hands and warm hearts were the theme on a very brisk, blustery June 19 when 120 golfers gathered for the Marson and Marson Cascade Golf Classic at Kahler Mountain Club. Their contributions, …
The Link Transit Board of Directors has selected Nick Covey to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer for the agency. Mr. Covey was one of three finalists for this position. He will be the …
OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually on July 14 to discuss mineral prospecting, spring black bear hunting, white-nose syndrome, and a proposed land …
OLYMPIA – On July 6 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions to protect the public and reduce wildfire risk. The restrictions affect campfires, target …
A helpline to help people connect with resources when they're in need has seen an uptick in calls to its service. However, funding remains a barrier to serving more people. …
WASHINGTON, D.C . – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill on June 22, that will prohibit funds for the …
Wenatchee - Beginning July 1, Confluence Health transitioned its naming conventions for its hospitals and some other locations to increase clarity and allow for smoother services for patients. …
Editor’s note: Last March the Quad published a story about Medicaid recertification requirements in Washington state for the 3,210 Okanogan County residents covered by or eligible for Medicaid …
OLYMPIA – The NW Compact, an agreement with U.S. states and Canadian provinces to share resources, allows Washington DNR and its fire service partners to send heavy air tankers, engines, hand …
Chiwawa River Road #6200, located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District approximately 39 miles northwest of Leavenworth, is closed at milepost 18.2, just past Atkinson Flat Campground, due to a rock …
Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program. Through paycheck …
Wednesday, June 22, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Farm Crop Insurance Act alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Alex Padilla …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The week of June 12, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill that will require the Secretary of …
TONASKET – A dedication held just prior to Memorial Day designated Highway20 in Okanogan County as “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.” The renaming was spearheaded by veterans from …