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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 …
News Bites for Aug. 27, 2024
News Bites for Aug. 27, 2024
Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA
OLYMPIA – In response to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County this past July, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enact…
Stolen forklift found; two suspects booked
OTHELLO – The Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen Genie Telehandler Forklift Aug. 19 in the 1900 block of West Hatton Road, according …
Scam caller impersonates Quincy PD sergeant
QUINCY – According to the Quincy Police Department, a citizen received a phone call from a QPD phone number Thursday morning claiming to be a QPD Sergeant.
Warden Community Days this weekend
WARDEN — The town of Warden will gather this weekend at Volunteer Park for its annual Warden Community Days celebration. The event used to be held on Labor…
Community backpack giveaway set for Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin and its community partners will be giving away backpacks in the Larson community Tuesday. The eve…
Football coming soon
MOSES LAKE -- High school football practices across the state began on Wednesday, as teams prepare for the upcoming 2024 season.
Bipartisan WA effort to combat fentanyl continues
MOSES LAKE – Washington’s Congressional delegation is working to combat the fentanyl crisis in the state and nation on a variety of fronts in our nation's capi…
LETTER: Facing addiction's impacts
Hello, my name is Jakkob McCallin. I’m 28 years old and I’m from Ephrata, Washington. I’m currently incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla …
Weather for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Weather for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?
(The Center Square) – There is cautious optimism that the invasive and predatory northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington state. But that’s…
WA General Election certified results
OLYMPIA – Results of the elections were certified by the Washington Secretary of State’s Office Thursday with the exception of the race for the Commissioner of…
FIRE REPORT: Fires calm statewide with rain, cooler weather
MOSES LAKE – Air quality in the Columbia Basin was rated good Saturday after rainfall helped reduce fire activity throughout Washington state, according to Ai…
NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024
NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024
Tigers head back to class
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray welcomed staff back to campuses last Tuesday as they went back into classrooms to finish preparatio…