Stay updated with breaking news from Sentinel Gap. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
OLYMPIA - State funding for a number of local economic development projects has been approved and is now pending for the areas of Mattawa, Connell and Odessa. The money was
MATTAWA — Projects in Mattawa, Othello and Ritzville could receive funding through the Washington Legislature’s biennial 2023-25 capital budget. Capital budget proposals for each legislative district were released by the Washington House and Senate last week. The budgets released last week are proposals only; the projects that make the final list will depend on negotiations between the House and Senate. House and Senate capital budget proposals differ because each chamber has different spending limits.
OLYMPIA — The Washington state Senate 2023-25 capital budget includes $1 million for the Port of Mattawa’s proposed Sentinel Gap Community Park.
The Columbia River has long divided the two halves of Washington's cross-state Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Now, a rebuilt rail trestle over the river south of Vantage connects the two sides making it easier for cyclists, horse riders and hikers to undertake a spectacular east-west journey.