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Season recap with the Royal Knights football team
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with three seniors from t…
Road project starts next month north of Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Work will begin in late February on a project to reduce the possibility of rocks falling onto State Route 17 north of Soap Lake. Miguel Castill…
Weather for the week of Jan. 8, 2024
Monday: Rain or snow likely. Highs in the lower to mid-30s. Lows in the mid-20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Tuesday: Windy. Not as coo…
Living small
EPHRATA — Revised regulations for building accessory dwelling units in the unincorporated areas of Grant County are available for review and comment through Ja…
Basin Farmworks and Ironworks land $10,000 composting grant
OTHELLO — Erika Rattray is ringing in the new year with a plan for a brand-new composting process for her two businesses, Basin Farmworks and Ironworks Cafe an…
Ephrata swears in council members, looks at wastewater costs
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council swore in three members, two of them new, at its regular meeting Wednesday.
Adams Building and Planning discusses planning commission
RITZVILLE – Adams County Building and Planning Director Andie Lorenz updated the Adams County Commissioners Wednesday on the Planning Commission’s operations, …
ACPR to keep with existing Adams County contract, planning for the future
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue will not be receiving any additional funding from Adams County, and the existing contract between the shelter and the county …
County seeks tourism commissioner
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to serve on the Grant County Tourism Commission, according to an announcement from the commissioners.
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Local squads enter league play
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the start of the new year, many boys and girls basketball teams around the area have started to enter the teeth of league play across the…
More money for ambulance service, senior center in Quincy 2024 budget
QUINCY — The city of Quincy is projected to spend about $107.13 million in 2024, according to the budget approved by the Quincy City Council in December. Th…
Police logs for Jan. 5, 2024
The 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 …
Events for January 2024
The holidays are over, but there are still things to do in the Columbia Basin to have fun, support good causes and learn. Here is just a sample of those events…
December in the rear-view mirror
COLUMBIA BASIN — Communities in the Columbia Basin closed out the year with sports victories, Christmas giveaways and holiday festivities. Here are a few memor…
20 years with the city of Quincy
QUINCY — Quincy deputy finance officer/clerk Laura Camacho receives a certificate commemorating 20 years with the city during the regular Quincy City Council m…
Grant PUD commissioners to vote on 3% overall rate increase
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will vote on a proposal for a 3% overall rate increase, effective April 1, at the Jan. 9 commission meeting. While the…