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Updated 10 minutes ago

WA lawmakers push for state to embrace nuclear energy

OLYMPIA — “The United States Department of Energy is looking for a home for a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Cam…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ephrata Fire to hold Touch a Truck event to support Ephrata Food Bank

EPHRATA – Fire trucks, buses, ambulances, concrete mixers, dump trucks, tractors and other emergency vehicles and equipment will fill the Ephrata Splash Zone p…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Occupants evicted from Hiawatha Lake camp

MOSES LAKE — Occupants of an encampment near Moses Lake were notified they were trespassing Wednesday morning and asked to leave by Thursday morning.

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jacks best East Valley in double OT

QUINCY – The Quincy Jacks earned a 1-0 victory over East Valley Tuesday evening in the second round of the District 5 2A Tournament moving them on to the next …

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Defensive driving key for vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders

MOSES LAKE — Spring is here, summer is coming and among other things that means motorcycles returning to the road. That means vehicle drivers may need to readj…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Arts celebration

MOSES LAKE — Mother Nature dealt the Columbia Basin Allied Arts kind of a bum hand Saturday, but the organizers of the fundraiser rode it out with aplomb.

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ephrata boys golf secures eighth straight first place finish

EPHRATA – Ephrata boys golf is on a hot streak with eight straight tournaments where they finished in first place. As it stands, 12 players have qualified for …

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Meet Buddha, a big love bug

SOAP LAKE – Are you prepared to welcome a bundle of joy with enough love to lift anyone's spirits? Buddha, the bullmastiff/boxer mix, is here to steal your hea…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mavs baseball falls to Eastmont in final home game

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks (11-6) were defeated 6-2 at home field by the Eastmont Wildcats (8-10). Head coach Donnie Lindgren had few words to say when reflect…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
New Ephrata Sports Complex bathrooms open to the public

EPHRATA – Ephrata Public Works staff worked late into the night Thursday to pour and protect the new concrete pad for the new restrooms at the Sports Complex l…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ephrata SD gang town hall today

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District, in collaboration with local law enforcement and the North Central Educational Service District, will host a town hall me…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
First responders to face off at Guns & Hoses softball game Saturday

QUINCY — The reputations of Quincy’s first responders will be on the line Saturday at the community’s first Guns & Hoses softball game.

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
MLHS tennis victorious over Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake boys (9-4) and girls (9-4) tennis were victorious against the Eisenhower Cadets. The boys forced a shutout 7-0 win while the girls held…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ephrata school nurse ensures students thrive despite medical needs

EPHRATA – Pam Cleveringa has been a part of the Ephrata School District since 2010, serving as the school nurse for over a decade. With a nursing career that b…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 8-14, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season is coming to a close for some and for others they are locked into the postseason. See where your local athletes will be pla…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Paw-sitively charming pup

OTHELLO -- Meet Rainwash, the 9.8-pound wunderpup is ready to leash the hearts of his new family. This tail-wagging two-year-old enjoys fetching and barking up…