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ACH earns strong victory over Neah Bay
WENATCHEE — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors claimed a 64-51 victory over Neah Bay in the opening round of the …
‘The funnest day of the year’
MOSES LAKE — The Walmart store in Moses Lake was awash in uniforms Tuesday evening, as nearly every law enforcement officer in the area was gathered there for …
Law Enforcement logs for Dec. 20, 2024
Reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
COLUMN: Six tips to celebrate the holidays with someone living with dementia
NEW YORK — With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering six tips to help the millions of Americans caring for…
Basin events for Dec. 20-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of folks are staying home or visiting family, but there are still some things to do out in the communit…
WDFW police seek assistance in Columbia River shooting incident
GEORGE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in the shooting of a …
Coulee City clinic, library both get new home
COULEE CITY — Coulee City got a twofer Tuesday, as officials cut the ribbon on the new building that will house both medical clinic and library. “We're jus…
MLSD superintendent issues apology on behalf of district
MOSES LAKE — In a recent video announcement, Carol Lewis, the superintendent of Moses Lake School District, acknowledged significant breaches of trust between …
A look at the Ephrata schools replacement levy
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray discussed the upcoming February Educational Programs and Operations Levy during a recent visit to t…
Othello girls take second at first two tourneys
OTHELLO – Othello's girls wrestling team has started the 2024-25 season with back-to-back runner-up finishes at tournaments across the region, as the team has …
Water, sewer rates to increase in Quincy
QUINCY — Fees will increase for building permits, water, sewer and garbage services in Quncy in 2025. Quincy City Council members approved the increases at the…
Ephrata School Board reorganized and bus finances handled
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School Board conducted a meeting on Dec. 16, welcoming new leadership and providing updates on the district’s transportation levy.
A shining Ruby — looking for her fur-ever home
Ruby, 1.5-years-old, is a Cane Corso mix who is looking for a paw-some home for the holidays. The sweet girl loves play, exploring — she’s extremely curious an…
Habitat for Humanity to focus on home repairs in 2025
MOSES LAKE — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake will focus on repairing existing homes rather than building a new one in 2025.
Asian giant hornet officially eradicated in Washington
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture has announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet, a five-year effort involving st…
Audit: WA clears decades-long backlog of untested sexual assault kits
(The Center Square) – Several years after it was revealed Washington law enforcement agencies had a backlog of more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, a…