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1 subject arrested for alleged arson, threats to kill
OTHELLO — Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of West Moon Road Thursday afte…
House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms
(The Center Square) – As Washington state grapples with an operating budget shortfall upwards of $16 billion through 2029, House Democrats are proposing a tax …
BASIN HOOPS ROUNDUP: ACH boys, Wilson Creek girls stack wins
MOSES LAKE – With February quickly approaching, district playoffs will soon begin for boys and girls basketball teams across the state. Read along for a look a…
China, taking applications for an adventurous friend!
MOSES LAKE -- China, 4, is known as the independent adventurer at Grant County Animal Outreach. She is now taking applications for someone to join her on her e…
EPD highlights last year's achievements, plans for this year
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department made significant strides in officer training and technology this last year, according to Chief Erik Koch.
Karlinsey hired as new Moses Lake city manager
MOSES LAKE — Robert Karlinsey, currently the city manager of Kenmore, Washington, has been hired as the new Moses Lake city manager. Moses Lake City Council me…
HB 5060 proposes law enforcement recruiting grant
OLYMPIA – A bipartisan bill to create a law enforcement hiring grant program was introduced to the Senate Law and Justice Committee Tuesday by Sen. Jeff Holy, …
Nominations open for American Legion first responder awards
EPHRATA — The American Legion is looking for a few good heroes. Art Semro Post 28 in Ephrata is accepting nominations for its First Responder Recognition A…
K-9 security team joins staff at Confluence
WENATCHEE — A security dog will be patrolling the halls of Central Washington Hospital, part of an expansion of the security team for Confluence Health. Atlas,…
Ephrata PD releases statement on jail death investigation
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department released a statement Tuesday indicating that the Central Basin Investigative Team, a joint task force made up of law enforcement agencies from around the region, is investiga…
Ephrata, Moses Lake qualify for state cheer
BATTLE GROUND – Both Ephrata and Moses Lake qualified for the upcoming State Cheer Championships, which will be hosted at Battle Ground High School on Friday and Saturday.
Gonzaga’s Ejim, Turner earn player of the week honors
SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- Gonzaga’s Yvonne Ejim and Allie Turner were both named West Coast Conference player of the week awards on Monday after helping guide the Z…
'More than a dream'
MOSES LAKE – Monday night, a group of around 35 people wearing white hoodies blared and sang to music as they walked down fifth avenue as the sun set on downto…
Royal City honors retiring public works director
ROYAL CITY — The City of Royal City said goodbye to longtime Public Works Director John Lasen with a small retirement party Friday at City Hall. “For years…
Chess tournament sharpens wits in Ephrata
EPHRATA — A hundred young players will go head-to-head – and brain-to-brain – at the Waypoint Foundation Scholastic Chess Tournament in Ephrata Feb. 1. Thi…
Knights suffer first loss
ROYAL CITY – Royal suffered its first loss of the 2024-25 season on Friday night, falling 88-82 in overtime on the road against Zillah after allowing 45 first-…