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Growing up on the farm, I heard grandma’s sage advice in just about every situation imaginable. “A trouble shared is a trouble halved.” “This isn’t my first rodeo.” “Many hands make light work.” When hearing about Kaiser Permanente’s change in how its customers could get their prescriptions refilled, what came to mind was this: “It doesn’t cut the mustard.” Last summer, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) voted to allow Kaiser Permanente to proceed with new rural pharmacy...
OLYMPIA — Coyote Ridge Corrections Center inmate may have an opportunity to learn how to care for horses under a bill that passed the House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 27. House Bill 1543, introduced by 9th Legislative District representative Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, passed on a 95-0 vote. The measure now goes to the Senate for further consideration. The bill directs the state Department of Corrections to study and develop a wild horse training and farrier program at the prison. The measure would set up a program similar t...
OLYMPIA - Under a bill making its way through the Legislature, irrigation districts would be required to move to all-mail ballots for elections. Senate Bill 5709, introduced by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, would eliminate polling places and absentee ballots for election of irrigation district directors. The bill passed the Senate, 47-0, on Tuesday, Feb.28. The bill now moves to the House. According to state officials, the measure applies to about 100 irrigation districts,...
CONNELL — A recent study by SmartAsset shows that Connell is the most affordable city for homeowners in the state of Washington. The financial analysis released by the company used an "affordability index" comparing costs of ownership to income. Costs considered in the study include closing, property taxes, insurance and mortgage payments. Connell's affordability index was the highest in Washington state at 53.76. The study showed the average closing cost is $4, 174 in the city and the average annual property tax is $...
While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, a pandemic, local pharmacists have become vital cogs in dispensing crucial medical advice. Pharmacies adapted their businesses quickly after the pandemic outbreak three years ago. According to the December’s issue of Pharmacy Times, drug stores increased their accessibility to curbside service, traditional drive-through windows,...
EWU mens' basketball head coach David Riley finished the job of the ceremonial cutting down of the net following his team's clinching the Big Sky Conference regular season championship Feb. 18 at Reese Court. The Eagles' 89-77 win extended their Division I leading win streak to 18 and improved their league record to 15-0....
Northern Colorado led just once, 5-2 in the opening moments of their Big Sky Conference basketball game against Eastern Washington. After that it was all Eagles as they kept the Bears trailing by double-digits and not only collected an 89-77 win but clinched at least a share of the conference regular season title, Feb. 18 at Reese Court. The championship is Eastern’s fourth since joining the conference in 1987. The Eagles won the regular season Big Sky title in 2003-04, 2014-15 and 2019-20. The 2014-15 team shared the d...
There are some hard-core Western Washington groups that want you to believe that if we breach Snake River dams, it will boost our state's salmon population and we can save the Southern Resident Orcas from extinction. It's the old strategy of if you repeat something long enough, people will finally believe you. Even though dam removal would be devastating to our state's power grid, agriculture, and vital river navigation of wheat and other products. Here's what they won't tell...
Nursing is one of the most noble and trusted professions in our society. Just ask any patient who has made a trip to a hospital or had a doctor's appointment. Nurses perform many tasks – from menial to absolutely crucial – and all are key to a patient's well-being. Unfortunately, as is the case in many other states, there is a serious nursing shortage in Washington. A report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing warns the U.S. will need 200,000 more registered nur...
OTHELLO — A local girl has been named as a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week for her achievements on the court. AnnaLee Coronado, a senior at Othello High School, was recognized for her play in girls 2A basketball last week. Coronado recently hit the 1000-point milestone. She was named Second Team All-League her freshman year and First Team All-League her sophomore and junior years. This year, she was selected as League MVP. Coronado is also a student-athlete, with plenty of As on her t...
CONNELL — The third annual Lil Miss pageant will take center stage for five hours Saturday, March 4. The event begins at 3 p.m. Contestants include girls 5-12 years of age. During the pageant, older Miss Connell contestants will work with Lil Miss participants on poise, grace, confidence and personal growth, officials said. High school senior Emmalee Millage will also teach the contestants choreographed routines. There is a cost to attend; proceeds benefit the Miss Connell Scholarship Program....
OLYMPIA — Public school elementary school students would be guaranteed 30 minutes of recess daily under a bill moving through the Legislature. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5257, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest, requires 30 minutes of recess and prevents school employees from denying recess as a disciplinary measure. The bill passed the Senate, 28-21. “Play is critical to positive youth development,” Nobles said. “What we know about recess is it can lower cortisol levels. It can increase problem-s...
CONNELL — Area residents will be without power for a six-hour winder on Saturday, March 11. According to Big Bend Electric Co-op officials, a power outage is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. that day. Officials said the outage is necessary for repair work....
CONNELL — Fathers and their daughters will have a chance to kick up their heels this Saturday, March 4, at a special masquerade ball. The annual Father Daughter Dance is set for 6-8 p.m. at Connell Elementary School, 1001 W. Clark St. There is a cost for daddy-daughter couples to attend; additional cost charged for extra daughters....