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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights awaits governor’s signature
OLYMPIA — Domestic workers across Washington received a major win last week as House Bill 2355, known as the Domes…
Ephrata names girls golf coach
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced that Tracy Pickeral has been named the new Ephrata girls golf coach Thursday. Pickeral served as an assista…
Person hospitalized after climbing over bridge railing
MOSES LAKE — An unidentified person was hospitalized after the person was reported possibly trying to jump off the bridge at the intersection of State Route 17 and Stratford Road Thursday.
WDFW asks public not to leave pumpkins for wildlife
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement reminding people not to leave pumpkins out for wildlife but instead toss or co…
Colville, Cowlitz tribes sign MOUs with WA Dept. Of Commerce
NESPELEM – In the past week, two memorandums of understanding were signed by the Washington State Department of Commerce for two separate Washington tribes, th…
Basin events for Nov. 1-9, 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — This week offers opportunities to support local causes or get a jump on your holiday shopping. Here are a few ideas:
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being real…
The dead live on in memory at the Moravida Festival
MOSES LAKE — This world and the next came together Saturday at the Moravida Festival at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Law enforcement offers tips for a safe Halloween
MOSES LAKE – Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and, of course, trick-or-treating. However, safety should always come first. Here are some essential tips f…
Basin Events Calendar: November 2024
MOSES LAKE – As we pass through Halloween and move toward Thanksgiving, the community’s holiday spirit comes through in a wide variety of community events and …
QVMC examines 2025 prelim budget
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center is projected to finish 2025 with a carryover of about $275,400, according to the 2025 preliminary budget reviewed by QVMC…
Ephrata schools still accepting board applications
EPHRATA – Today is the final day interested applicants can file applications for a position on the Ephrata School board. The opening comes after Ephrata School Board Director Anita Waller announced that she will st…
Change in Moses Lake parks rules affects activity trails
MOSES LAKE — Bad behavior on the activity trails in Moses Lake can get people prohibited from their use under a revised ordinance approved by the Moses Lake Ci…
Knights take down Kiona-Benton on senior night
ROYAL CITY — Missing three starters due to injuries, the Royal Knights put up a strong defensive performance in Tuesday night’s regular season finale against K…
Two people found dead in vehicle
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people discovered in a vehicle along a driveway off East Broadway Avenue near Road 4 Northeast, according to a statement issued by th…
Ballots continue to roll in for Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — There is less than a week left to turn in ballots as the 2024 general election approaches.