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I-90 Adams Road overpass closed until further notice
GEORGE — The Adams Road overpass on Interstate 90 east of George has been closed to traffic while Washington Depar…
Orange E Carnival returns for 54th year
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is hosting its 54th annual Orange E Carnival from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Ephrata High School performing a…
Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Lib…
Mavs fall 2-1 to Wenatchee on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – While the Mavericks had plenty of scoring opportunities late in the match, Moses Lake couldn’t overcome the one-goal deficit against Wenatchee and…
Port of Othello reservoir scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — A project to build a second water reservoir at the Port of Othello facility in Bruce is scheduled to go out to bid in early 2025. Port commission…
Grant Co. Commission candidates discuss policies at American Legion
EPHRATA – Candidates for the Grant County Commissioner, auditor's office, U.S. Representatives and Grant Public Utility District gathered at American Legion Po…
Henderson addresses commissioner election issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidate David Henderson said he would support streamlining regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects. He also …
State Auditor’s report shows shortcomings in cannabis industry
OLYMPIA – A recent performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has unveiled shortcomings in the state’s oversight of its cannabis industry,…
Two audits, no significant findings
OLYMPIA – The Washtucna School District, in Adams County had no significant findings in their Sept. 2022 to Aug. 2023 audit conducted by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. The district has around 81 studen…
Port of Ephrata considers weeding options
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata heard a presentation from local goat herder Lindsay Strong regarding the possibility of using goats to maintain the 160 acres the…
EHS teacher top three Finalist for STEM Champion of the Year
EPHRATA — Scott Sandberg, a Career and Technical Education teacher at Ephrata High School, has been recognized as a top three finalist for the STEM Champion of…
Threat closes Lind-Ritzville schools
RITZVILLE — A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday and Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools were closed for the day after a threat was made against Lind-Ritzvill…
New Othello Public Works Director says job requires attention to detail
OTHELLO — New Othello Public Works Director Robin Adolphsen said it’s her department’s job to make sure city services are running smoothly. That takes, she sai…
Fresh and local
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Farmers market was bustling Oct. 19 with kettle corn popcorn, fresh produce, pesto, honey and customers toting around their newfoun…
Basin football roundup: Week 7
MOSES LAKE – Week 7 of football action across the state didn’t fare local squads well, as only Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Moses Lake, MLCA/CCS and Royal claimed v…
More than 8,000 Grant Co. residents receive bill help
EPHRATA – Grant Public Utility District released a statement regarding the Washington Families Clean Energy Credit Program. The program facilitates one-time $2…