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Ephrata sees one-time revenue boost, but sales tax under budget projection
EPHRATA — Three-quarters of the way through the year, the city of Ephrata is spending slightly less than projected…
Mattawa City Council discusses year-end budget changes
During a special virtual council meeting Monday, the Mattawa City Council discussed a policy, brought by city attorney Katherine Kennison, that would take the …
Mattawa budget includes new sidewalks, sewer treatment facility repairs
The city of Mattawa likely will spend about $7.035 million in 2021, with projected revenues of $6.195 million, and end the year with $3.39 million in reserve due to leftover money from 2020.
Grant County sees considerable building permit activity
EPHRATA — The construction industry was booming in Grant County in late 2020, at least as evidenced by building permit applications in the unincorporated areas.
MLHS looks at regional scheduling for athletics when they return
High school athletic directors are working to update their planning and processes for the season after new guidelines were announced by Gov. Jay Inslee last we…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be observed with march, speech
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be commemorated with a march and a recitation of his “I Have a Dream” speech, starting at 2 p.m. Monday in McCosh Park.
Ephrata School District voters to decide fate of four-year levy proposal
Ephrata School District voters will decide the fate of a four-year educational program and operation levy in a special election Feb. 9.
Vaccinations ramping up slowly, but surely, in Grant County, surrounding areas
In spite of delays in delivery and some hesitation from potential recipients, distribution of the coronavirus vaccine by health care providers has steadily ram…
Ninth District legislators outline session priorities
Reopening the state, transparency in energy costs and better access to health care are among the issues legislators from Washington’s Ninth District want to address in the Washington Legislature.
Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teams’ upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup.
Lack of marquee games to make NCAA tourney selection harder
Geno Auriemma is used to having marquee nonconference matchups to test his UConn Huskies during the regular season.
Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged
The NFL has never seen a playoff matchup quite like the upcoming one between Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Drew Brees’ New Orleans Saints.
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces
Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog up his glasses.
Rough road: Playing during pandemic means 'long days' in NBA
When Washington coach Scott Brooks was a player and would ask coaches about their profession, the response was always the same: It is a lonely job.
Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time Wednesday as the House sped to a vote just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election r…
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend
Let's just say Gabriele D’Annunzio isn't on board with the new fashion trend for college basketball coaches.