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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Eagles encouraged to reach for their dreams
SOAP LAKE – The gymnasium was decked out with school colors and balloons, and filled with excited graduates, their families, and community members as the Soap …
Wahluke graduates celebrate milestone
MATTAWA — Class of 2024 graduates of Wahluke High School said it was an important day, both for them and their families.
Tigers walk with a little something extra
EPHRATA – The Class of 2024 Tigers walked onto the field to graduate with a bit more pizzazz than some other graduating classes. Backflips, leg sweeps, “propos…
WA child marriage ban now in effect
(The Center Square) – Washington is now the 11th state in the country to ban child marriages via a new law that went into effect on June 6 that makes it illegal for anyone under 18 to get married. House Bill 145…
Community Coalition hosts town hall on gangs in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake community came together Thursday evening at the Moses Lake Civic Center for a town hall discussion on gang activity and …
Parks and places
MOSES LAKE — School is letting out for the summer, which means families have a chance to spend a little more time together. Most communities have pools and sum…
2024 college baseball roundup
MOSES LAKE — While a handful of baseball teams around the country are still competing, the 2024 baseball season has come to a close for regional colleges. Read…
UW announces Winter 2024 Dean’s List honorees
SEATTLE – Students from the Columbia Basin have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for the Winter 2024 Quarter.
2024 Cougars seek to make a positive impact
WARDEN – On a verdant lawn with families, friends, teachers and hundreds of other community members out to celebrate with them, the Warden Cougars graduating c…
Central WA vet's nonprofit ordered to pay $1.5M for sexual harassment
(The Center Square) - The owner of a small Washington-based veterans nonprofit is in hot water after a jury ordered on Thursday that he and the business pay ap…
NEWS BITES: June 11, 2024
EPHRATA — Two Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies assumed new roles Monday. Sheriff Joe Kriete gave the oath of office to Corrections Division Corporal Liz …
FIRE REPORT: Lake Chelan fire strands hikers
MOSES LAKE — A wildfire along the shore of Lake Chelan necessitated the evacuation of some hikers Saturday, according to a statement from the Chelan County She…
Quincy plan to reduce water use may involve revised rates
QUINCY — Quincy city officials will look at ways to reduce water use and clean and reuse water, while pursuing additional water sources. Water program manager …
WA gun law may force small arms shops out of business
(The Center Square) - Gun store owners across Washington have one more year to figure out if they can comply with a new law that requires expensive security up…
High-flying fun
MOSES LAKE – The 2024 Moses Lake Airshow is set for June 15 and 16 at the Grant County International Airport and will be featuring a range of activities for at…