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Looking for sheds provides the fun of the hunt
PLAIN — For people who like to spend as much time outdoors than they do indoors – if not more time outdoors – the …
WA’s economic outlook continues to worsen, report says
(The Center Square) – Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a new report that faults the Evergreen St…
Benton Sheriff asks for help identifying victims in sex assault case
KENNEWICK – In a Tuesday announcement, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims of Jose Marce…
WDFW to monitor sandhill cranes with drones
RIDGEFIELD – Researchers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will conduct drone surveys over known locations of sandhill cranes in Klickitat Co…
Othello library exploring potential remodel or new location
OTHELLO — Mid-Columbia Libraries and Adams County Rural Library District 1, which contracts with MCL for library services and management in Othello, are in the…
Grant PUD buys land for new Ephrata service center
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the purchase of 34 acres near Ephrata for the eventual site of the new equipment storage and maintenance…
Box score roundup for April 11
COLUMBIA BASIN – Basin baseball and softball box scores for April 11, 2024
Wahluke scores four second-half goals, defeats College Place
MATTAWA – Two early goals were enough for the Wahluke boys soccer team to take down College Place on Tuesday, defeating the Eagles 6-1 to improve to 9-1 this s…
BIAW sees a mixed bag of industry successes, frustrations from WA Legislative Session
TUMWATER – While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, the Washington Legislative Session for 2024 session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington, according to a press release from the Bui…
Basin sports schedule April 10-16
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field events.
Wahluke gearing up for annual Outdoor Career Fair
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District will be hosting its annual Outdoor Career Fair April 26 for Wahluke High School and Junior High students at the high scho…
Classic Grill’n
OTHELLO – Othello-based catering business and food truck Classic Grill’n has been operating in the area for about 20 years, helmed by barbecue lovers Tim and B…
Othello nears completion of Iron Horse Playground, accepts award
OTHELLO – Monday’s Othello City Council meeting featured recognition from playground manufacturer and researcher PlayCore for the city’s nearly completed Iron …
A little boost: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District nurtures businesses in the Columbia Gorge
THE DALLES, Ore. — The Columbia Gorge may be one of the most beautiful regions of the Pacific Northwest, but as rural people know, scenery doesn’t always trans…
Western WA Republican lawmaker running for secretary of state
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, announced on Monday that he is running to be Washington’s next secretary of state.
Grant Co. accepts $155.5 million price for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners have decided to accept a “guaranteed maximum price” of about $155.55 million for the new Grant County Jail. Marc Seeberger…