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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…
Ephrata High grad honored at University of Tennessee
MARTIN, Tenn. — An Ephrata High School graduate has been honored at the University of Tennessee, Martin, according to an announcement from the university.
Weather for the week of Feb. 3, 2025
Weather for the week of Feb. 3, 2025
Angus would adore a new abode
MOSES LAKE – Angus, a 3-year-old pit bull, terrier mix is looking for a more permanent home than the Grant County Animal Outreach.
Superintendents discuss reading, math skills locally, statewide
OLYMPIA – The National Center for Education Statistics released the 2024 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Thursday, revealing that Wa…
Home and Garden Show a great place to gear up for spring projects
MOSES LAKE — It’s getting close to the time when people start to come out of their winter hibernation and get serious about the projects they’ve been waiting t…
Cupid’s Market coming Feb. 8
MOSES LAKE — Love, as well as a whole lot of crafts and food, will be in the air Feb. 8 at the Moses Lake Farmers Market’s Cupid’s Market. “I have 68 stall…
Knights win SCAC girls league championship
ROYAL CITY – Royal's girls wrestling team was crowned South Central Athletic Conference league champions at Wednesday’s league championship meet in Royal City,…
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Maybe So’? Olympia reconsiders legalizing psychedelics
(The Center Square) – The potential legalization of magic mushrooms is heading to Olympia next week as state lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on two bills t…
Basin events for Feb. 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Crafts, music and a whole lot of Valentine’s Day events are in store this month in the Basin. Here are a few things to check out:
Revised Washington law makes it easier for youth to get identification
OLYMPIA — It will be easier for young people 16-18 years of age to get a Washington identification card without a parent’s or guardian’s signature under revisi…
Regional college sports schedule for Jan. 31-Feb. 6
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball, tennis, track and field, swimming and wrestling events for Big Bend, Cent…
BBCC Baseball set to kick off 2025 season
MOSES LAKE -- With baseball season right around the corner, Big Bend Community College is gearing up to begin its 2025 campaign under the leadership of Head Co…
Negligent driving law revisions add penalties in some cases
MOSES LAKE — Drivers will be subject to new penalties if they are charged with negligent driving in collisions that involve people who aren’t in a car or truck.
Two major power outages in Grant County
MARDON — On both Wednesday and Thursday, Grant Public Utility District had large-scale power outages. A major outage affects more than 50 customers, according …
LETTER: A statement from MLSD board president Kirryn Jensen
I want to take a minute to talk directly with you about something I know is on a lot of people’s minds –our district’s finances and the calls for a forensic au…