Learn about life during the Civil War at 'Town in Conflict' in Arkansas

WASHINGTON, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) - Historic Washington State Park, in partnership with the Nevada County Depot Museum, is offering local schools and community members the opportunity to experience life during the American Civil War in Southwest...

Washington state’s fuel prices are the third-highest nationally

Nance Beston / Columbia Basin Herald (TNS) After a month-long reign as the second-most expensive state to purchase fuel in, Washington's fuel prices have dropped below Hawaii's. Prior to this past month, prices were most expensive in California,...

College basketball megapreview, predictions for this season 6hJeff Borzello, +3 More

More than 200 days will have passed between the Florida Gators winning the 2024-25 national championship and the start of the 2025-26 men's college basketball season, but the action finally returns on Nov. 3. ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Joe Lunardi and...

Birdie Fought

Othello School Board Position No. 3 Age: GenX Hometown: Othello, WA Experience/Employment: I have more than 30 years of experience working with youth, families, and communities across a variety of settings. My background includes extensive work in...

These are the most rat-infested cities in the US

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Seattle weather: Widespread rain, gusty winds to hit western WA

Winds will be the strongest on Friday and Saturday, with gusts along the coast and northwest interior. Seattle - Expect widespread rain and breezy winds to push through western Washington Friday. Winds will be the strongest on Friday and Saturday,...

Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q3 2025

Though the long-term impact is yet to be seen, those wary of the changes to Medicaid eligibility and the Affordable Care Act under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, are surely relieved to see there was an uptick in deal...

In Washington, cleaning up mold in rental housing is complicated

Alexis Weisend / The Seattle Times (TNS) It’s cozy season — a time when people keep out the chill by shutting windows, curling up on the couch with a steaming mug of tea and switching on a space heater. But that can invite an unwanted house guest...

3 least impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 3-2 loss to Seattle Kraken ft. Evan Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a tough 3-2 decision to the Seattle on Saturday night at the Climate Pledge Arena. The Kraken built up a 3-1 lead midway through the third period to nab the two points at home. Jordan Eberle scored twice for the Kraken,...

Steelers add S Darrick Forrest, OL Jack Driscoll, WR John Rhys Plumlee to practice squad

A former NFL starting defensive back, a veteran offensive lineman and a familiar former quarterback-turned-wide receiver were part of a mini-makeover of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad on Wednesday. Safety Darrick Forrest, guard/tackle...

Toys 'R' Us opens holiday store in Washington state. See where

Looking to boost sales this holiday season, Toys "R" Us is once again opening new stores, including one in Washington state. The toy retailer announced on Oct. 16 that it will open more than 30 locations in the U.S. for the winter holiday season,...

Florida sues California, Washington state, over federal commercial driving rules 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his state is suing California and Washington state over their policy of allegedly ignoring federal rules regarding the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses. The...

Kraken fight back late but fall in OT to Montreal

The Seattle Kraken scored three goals in the final 11-minutes of last night’s game against Montreal, only to fall in overtime 4-3… The Canadiens got off to a fast start, scoring three goals to put the home team in a hole. Seattle finally got going...

Beth Fukumoto: Vouchers Are An Easy Way To Publicly Finance Elections

Honolulu should follow Seattle’s lead and put this candidate campaign reform directly into the hands of voters. Another election cycle looms, and history tells us that if we don’t do anything differently, turnout will be low and most races will...

Seattle Sounders Aim to Outsmart Minnesota United in Playoffs

Brian Schmetzer is preparing his Seattle Sounders to face Minnesota United in the playoffs, aiming to adapt their strategy after losing to them twice earlier in the season. Schmetzer is considering a two-forward setup to counter Minnesota's...

EDITORIAL: Idaho's economic strength is showing

Idaho’s economy is strong and headed in the right direction. If you want evidence of that, here it is: Moody’s Ratings, a global credit review company, recently affirmed the State of Idaho’s Aaa issuer rating and related bond ratings, maintaining...

Economic Alliance to host webinar on World Cup-related community grant program

Photo courtesy Pexels Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting an informational webinar Oct. 30 to assist businesses and organizations in preparing successful applications for the newly launched Activate Snohomish Community Grant...

Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers gives injury updates | Notebook

PULLMAN — Washington State will likely have to play a third-straight game without its starting right tackle. That’s the word from head coach Jimmy Rogers, who said Monday that veteran offensive lineman Christian Hilborn is doubtful for Saturday’s...

‘It feels like I can’t stop the bleed’

As the GOP-controlled Congress keeps the government shut down rather than talk healthcare costs, workers share how Washington families are paying the price OLYMPIA, WA (October 29, 2025) – On a normal day, Mïlo Nicholas would be checking in with...

Opinion: Should NC get out of the liquor business?

North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9 percent to the current 2.0 percent. Personal income tax rates...