Wauconda News

Residents of northeastern Washington have lost trust in the Colville office of the state Department of Social and Health Services, undermining the safety of children involved in custody cases, according to a report issued Wednesday.

Lawmakers, parents and an Eastern Washington prosecutor on Thursday blasted state child-protection officials, saying the state is too quick to remove children from their families.

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The state Legislature hasn't decided yet exactly how many Department of Licensing offices will be closed by budget cuts, but critics complain the closures will hit Eastern Washington harder.

The Stevens County prosecutor says he has found a "pattern of misconduct" at the Colville office of the Department of Social and Health Services.

After working late again March 10, Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, said he was astounded that instead of tackling the $8 billion budget deficit or addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, House ...

How NCW legislators voted on recent bills : Updating the weatherization statute SHB 1060, which passed the House by a vote of 65 to 32, changes the eligibility requirements for low-income households qualifying ...

To state Sen. Chris Marr, it's a simple cost-benefit analysis. The cost: an estimated $18.2 million a year in state road damage from metal tire studs hammering away at concrete pavement.

How NCW legislators voted on recent bills : Unemployment benefit compensation and training program ESHB 1906 increases the payable unemployment benefits by $45 per week and raises the minimum weekly ...

How NCW legislators voted on recent bills Who can receive veterans' relief EHB 1049 passed the House by a vote of 96 to 0. It expands the definition of "veteran" to include members of the National Guard and ...

IN the midst of challenging economic times, I am excited to celebrate an economic success story in Okanogan County.