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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…
Wahluke district patrons to vote on capital levy Feb. 11
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District voters will decide the fate of a three-year capital projects levy in a special election Feb. 11. District officials are askin…
South Grant County Chamber sponsors law enforcement forum Thursday
MATTAWA — South Grant County residents are invited to ask questions and talk to law enforcement Thursday, beginning at 11 a.m. the Wanapum Heritage Center, 290…
New Umatilla youth leadership council takes oath of office
MISSION – The newest members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Senior and Junior Youth Leadership Councils took their oaths of of…
Basin sports schedule Jan. 8-14
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball…
Xylona – looking for a family!
Xylona, a German shepherd mother, is looking for a warm and welcoming home to take her in. She spent the last couple of months raising her babies. She is looki…
Volunteers sought for Wahluke facility committee
MATTAWA — Volunteers are being solicited to work on a long-term plan to address building maintenance and facility needs in the Wahluke School District. Superin…
Environmental group highlights goals for upcoming legislative session
OLYMPIA — The 2025 Washington legislative session will begin Monday and the Washington Conservation Action’s Environmental Priorities Coalition has four goals …
Lind-Ritzville schools discussing four-day school week
RITZVILLE — Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools is considering switching to a four-day school week instead of its current five-day week. LRCS will host a coffee…
Curiosity keeps centenarian young
MOSES LAKE — It could be that the secret to living a long time is just not to get old.
Beta Lambda brightens Christmas for farm worker families
OTHELLO — Sixty Othello children had a better Christmas this year, thanks to the ladies of Beta Lambda. Members of the women’s service organization took gif…
Medicare out-of-pocket cap on prescriptions takes effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 70,000 seniors in Washington state will save hundreds or thousands of dollars each year thanks to the new annual cap on out-of-poc…
Senior events calendar for January 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is dreary, but that’s no reason to stay home. Here are a few opportunities to get out and about:
Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
(The Center Square) – A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are…
Washington bill clarifies facility siting for 'Holy Grail' of energy
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session would add fusion energy centers as among facilities that can receive site ce…
Three juveniles booked for alleged vehicle theft and eluding police
MATTAWA — Three juveniles were arrested Saturday for stealing a car in Mattawa at around 6:30 a.m. followed by a short police pursuit near Ephrata.