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Ephrata PD’s Smith honored with Three Pillars award for service
EPHRATA — Ephrata Police Officer Zach Smith was recognized Wednesday by the Ephrata City Council as the recipient …
Tiger spirit to wave in the wind
EPHRATA – One hundred, bright orange or black flags, adorned with the letter “E” will start waving in the wind decorating Basin Street on various occasions.
‘Count the Candy’ winners announced
MOSES LAKE — The results are in, and the Grant County Democrats have announced the winners of the Count the Candy game at the Grant County Fair.
Grant Health ‘listening session’ scheduled for Ephrata
EPHRATA — Ephrata and Soap Lake residents are being invited to tell the Grant County Health District what they think are important health-related challenges in…
Tiger FBLA planning for a successful year
EPHRATA – Numerous after-school groups are available at Ephrata High School, including the Future Business Leaders of America. Open to all high school students…
Town hall on lake water set for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake Watershed Council will be holding its third annual State of the Lake meeting Sept. 16 at 401 South Balsam Street in Moses Lake.
Music, dancing horses, prayer part of Wahluke return
MATTAWA — The first day of the 2024-25 school year at the Wahluke School District started with an ecumenical prayer, many elementary students in new buildings …
Moses Lake wrestling groups to host fundraising golf tournament
MOSES LAKE — A golf tournament helping raise money for the Moses Lake Wrestling Club and Moses Lake High School’s boys and girls programs returns next month, f…
Newhouse to hold telephone town hall
SUNNYSIDE — U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R—Wash., will hold a town hall meeting by telephone today, according to an announcement from the congressman’s office.
Bid awarded for Ritzville fiber buildout
RITZVILLE — Installation of fiber optic cable within the Ritzville and Lind city limits will start sometime this fall and should be finished by spring 2025. Ad…
Othello pool fix to be a multiyear project
OTHELLO — Reopening the Othello Municipal Pool likely will be a multiyear project, according to the chair of a city task force looking into alternatives for re…
Basin sports schedule Sept. 4-10
COLUMBIA BASIN — The fall sports season kicks off Thursday for local teams, with Royal girls soccer and volleyball teams facing their first competition of the …
FIRE REPORT: Four fires contained Labor Day weekend, including Kachess Complex
MOSES LAKE – Significant progress was made over the weekend as firefighters were able to bring four wildfires under control around Washington.
Warden Community Days filled with community
WARDEN – Cheers chanted, horses galloped and motorcycle engines roared down Second Street in Warden Monday. In celebration of Labor Day, the town had a three-d…
Quincy burglary suspect caught Monday evening
QUINCY – A burglary occurred Monday night at around 10:20 p.m. in the 13800 block of Martin Road Northwest, near Double M Orchards, according to the Grant Coun…
Royal City community health listening session coming
ROYAL CITY – The Grant County Health District is holding a Community Health Improvement Plan listening session in Royal City at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Royal…