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Ritzville Winter Fest set to spread cheer over two weekends
RITZVILLE — Apparently, Ritzville has so much holiday spirit, it must take two weekends for Winter Fest.
‘Hard conversations’ for Cougs during bye week
PULLMAN – With a road loss against No. 21 Boise State in the rearview mirror, the Washington State Cougars are using this week’s bye as a time for self-reflect…
Ephrata schools looking for District 3 board candidates
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is looking for community members who are interested in filling the school board's district three open board seat, accordi…
Free pizza for working smoke alarms
MOSES LAKE – Next week is National Fire Prevention Week and the Moses Lake Fire Department has partnered with the 402 East Broadway Avenue Dominos in celebrati…
Columbia Basin Foundation receives $1M donation
EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin Foundation has received a $1 million endowment from the estate of late Quincy residents Viola Bennett and Glen Bennett, according …
Basin events for Oct. 4-12, 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — The leaves are falling and the season of sweaters, hot cocoa and bonfires is coming up. Here are a few things to do around the Basin in the co…
Fewer projects, but drivers should be mindful of ongoing roadwork
MOSES LAKE — Multiple road construction projects in Eastern Washington may impact drivers during travel over the next few weeks.
Dude, Where’s My Cart tournament highlights frustrations of Alzheimer’s
WARDEN — Some people take their golf very seriously. Fortunately, those people were not at Sage Hills Golf Course Saturday, because the challenges of the Dude,…
Grant PUD budget hearings set for Tuesday
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District will hold two public hearings Tuesday to discuss the proposed PUD budget for 2025. Hearings are scheduled fo…
Washington college sports schedule for Oct. 4-10
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…
Jackrabbits host Quincy Invitational volleyball tournament
QUINCY – Volleyball teams from across the state gathered in Quincy for last weekend’s Quincy Invitational, an annual volleyball tournament that was hosted by t…
Man arrested in Othello for distribution of drugs to minors
OTHELLO – The principal of Othello High School contacted the Othello Police Department Sept. 26 saying he had suspicions that there was a man who was potential…
Law enforcement logs for Oct. 4, 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.
Port of Ephrata to host ag pilots Friday
EPHRATA – The Port of Moses Lake will play host to the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators for the group's 2nd Annual Fly-In Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p…
WorkSource hosting job, resource fair Friday
MOSES LAKE — The WorkSource Business Service Team invites job seekers to the 2024 Fall Hiring and Resource Event on Oct. 4. Career and Training Manager Emily A…
‘That’s power’
MOSES LAKE — Lots of gifts were shared at the annual Buddy Walk Saturday in Moses Lake, inspired by an artist who visited Moses Lake in the spring. “Beth A…