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Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled …
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New Quincy park opens, splash pad to come
QUINCY — The playground, basketball court and cement bowl are all open at the new park on Sixth Avenue Northeast in Quincy, with a splash pad due to open befor…
ACH Warriors reflect on another successful season
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors concluded the 2026 baseball season with a 15-8 overall record and went 8-1 in league. Despite a postseason ru…
Ephrata High School earns six-year accreditation through 2032
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School has secured a six-year accreditation through spring 2032, the longest term available through the Association of Educational Servi…
Grant County Jail Roster for June 2, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on June 1-2 as of Tuesday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent un…
Jaderlund to retire June 30; GOP begins process to fill auditor seat
EPHRATA — After nearly 35 years in public service, Grant County Auditor Michele Jaderlund will retire June 30, opening the door for both an interim appointment…
Placid in appearance, but canals can be a deathtrap
MOSES LAKE — With warmer weather returning to the Columbia Basin, local officials are emphasizing a message they say cannot be repeated enough: irrigation cana…
Othello Housing Authority donates $25,000 to Othello Food Bank
OTHELLO — The new Othello Housing Authority apartment complex not only benefited its residents, but also the Othello Food Bank. The food bank received a $25,00…
Applications open for Confluence Health, WVMG grant program
WENATCHEE — Applications are being accepted for a grant to help community-based initiatives that promote better health and better access to healthcare in North…
Whimsy blooms by the lake
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake’s East Beach transformed into a storybook scene Saturday as the town hosted its first-ever Whimsy in the Park, a festival where imaginati…
Applications open for some additional surface water in OGWRP area
OTHELLO — Landowners with farmland within the area covered by the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project are eligible to apply for surface irrigation water to …
MLHS seniors earn Seal of Biliteracy
MOSES LAKE — Sixty-nine Moses Lake High School seniors earned the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy this year, according to MLHS EL Specialist Galina Shapord…
Adopt a Sneetch who needs you the most
Meet Sneetches, a sweet girl from Adams County Pet Rescue who doesn’t need a star on her belly to shine.
For Moses Lake volleyballers, there’s no time off in summer
MOSES LAKE — With the academic year wrapping up, local high school sports are done for the summer as well. However, many programs like the Mavericks volleyball…
Five Jacks sign to play college sports
QUINCY — Students, family and coaches gathered at the Quincy High School commons Monday as five athletes signed their letter of intent to keep playing their sp…