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Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
Fake kids, real charges: Lawmakers push additional oversight for net nanny stings
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Patrol has leveraged “net nanny” operations since 2015 to arrest hundreds of alleged child predators, but state lawm…
Walsh reelected chair of Washington State Republican Party
(The Center Square) – Jim Walsh has been overwhelmingly reelected chair of the Washington State Republican Party.
Budget challenges a hurdle for Dent's regional firefighting bill
OLYMPIA – Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is working on a bill to create a pilot project, aimed at boosting wildfire prevention and responses in rural areas. The …
Jacks take fifth hosting Bring Home da Beef tournament
QUINCY – Girls wrestling teams from the Columbia Basin and beyond gathered in Quincy for the Bring Home da Beef tournament on Saturday, with five local teams c…
Study will evaluate EMS service in GC Fire District 3
QUINCY — Emergency medical services in Grant County Fire District 3, what they cost and their future in the Quincy area, will be the subject of a study commiss…
Ephrata super wants to ensure voters informed on EP&O levy
EPHRATA – As February 11 draws closer, Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray says he wants to make sure voters in the district have what they need …
Warriors host Wapato
MATTAWA – Wahluke's girls basketball team hosted Wapato Friday night in Mattawa, falling 64-27 to the Wolves in the penultimate home game of the regular season…
Worker retraining, sick leave focus of new Washington laws
OLYMPIA — Changes to Washington law will give more options to Washington employers looking to keep on workers who are recovering from temporary disabilities. O…
Cook powers Eastern to dominant win over Weber State
OGDEN, Utah – Eastern Washington (7-16, 3-7) bounced back in impressive fashion, defeating Weber State (8-14, 2-7) 72-49, fueled by Andrew Cook's dominant all-…
Vikings secure fifth straight victory
MOSES LAKE -- Riding a four-game winning streak, the Vikings aimed to make it five as they traveled to Walla Walla on Saturday to face off against the Warriors…
Mary Poppins to host children’s tea party
MOSES LAKE — She’s practically perfect in every way, and next month, some children will get to enjoy her magic in person.
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Owner Cody Hall cuts the ceremonial ribbon at Blue Palm Frozen Treats, surrounded by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members
Signing off
MOSES LAKE — A 33-year era ended as Moses Lake Fire Chief Brett Bastian retired Friday. His tenure as firefighter and then chief was celebrated at a small part…
Celebrated French horn quartet Genghis Barbie to perform at CWU
ELLENSBURG — The renowned French horn quartet Genghis Barbie will be returning to Central Washington University on Thursday for a 7 p.m. performance in McIntyr…
CWU honor rolls include 101 Basin students
ELLENSBURG — More than 100 Central Washington University Wildcats from the Columbia Basin were named to the honor roll for fall quarter 2024, according to an a…