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Musical Journey: Ephrata Choir finds harmony – and awe – on Puget Sound Tour
SEATTLE — The moment the first notes lifted into the vaulted air of St. James Cathedral, something shifted for the…
USDA wildfire plan issued
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued Monday a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfi…
Washington DNR accepting applications to turn properties into habitats
(The Center Square) - The Department of Natural Resources is asking Washingtonians to help protect endangered species by selling their property under a program…
Lawsuit challenging warning labels on WA initiatives in court this week
(The Center Square) - Backers of a lawsuit challenging Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s plan to put "warning labels" on initiatives to the ballot, wi…
Algae treatment starts in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Treatment for algal blooms in Moses Lake waters began Monday and continues through June 12, according to a press release from the Pollack Group, which represents EutroPHIX, the contractor performing th…
CWU to host Mass Casualty Incident training
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington University campus will be the site of a full-scale Mass Casualty Incident training exercise on June 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Basin community calendar for June 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s June, school is almost out, summer is dead ahead and there will be lots of things to do in the Columbia Basin.
DIAMOND RECAP 2024
MOSES LAKE – Baseball and softball seasons have come and gone across the Columbia Basin, with state tournaments wrapping up last weekend. Read along for a look…
WDFW continues pygmy rabbit management
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on an updated recovery plan for pygmy rabbit populations in Central Washingt…
Online CWU Master’s of Education program now offers special education endorsement
ELLENSBURG – Ever since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) became law, K-12 schools have been required to offer special education services …
CBIT investigation of Motel 6 incident moves forward
EPHRATA – The Central Basin Investigation Team is continuing the investigation into the May 4 officer-involved shooting at the Motel 6 in Moses Lake that resul…
Earned recognition
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Durand retired Friday after 37 ears of service and was presented with a certificate in appreciation of his effo…
Weather for the week of June 3, 2024
Weather for the week of June 3, 2024
Mavs grads celebrate
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School class of 2024 wrapped up high school with graduation ceremonies Friday night at Lions Field.
GALLERY: Dru Gimlin tournament
QUINCY – Basketball players of all ages gathered on the street of Quincy for the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, bringing in teams from ac…
Ephrata celebrates Class of '24
EPHRATA – Tigers roamed marched in line down the central aisle to show off and collect high school diplomas Friday evening at 7 p.m.