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Ephrata Police Department Logs for March 16-18, 2026
EPHRATA — The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent u…
Cellarbration! inbound!
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will cellarbrate a little earlier this year. The Cellarbration! benefit dinner and auction, usually held…
Grant Co. unpaved road grading to start as weather permits
EPHRATA — Grant County residents can expect grading to start on unpaved county roads as snow melts, rainy weather and roads dry out. Supervisors of all three c…
Moses Lake considers food truck, court requirements
MOSES LAKE — Food trucks and food courts were the topic of a special study session prior to the Feb. 27 Moses Lake City Council meeting.
Bills to help families with low incomes go to Governor
OLYMPIA – A pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability are on the way to the governor, according to an announcement by the Washington House Democrats. House Bills 2230 an…
WSU researchers may have found treatment for stubborn bacterial infections
PULLMAN — Washington State University researchers may have found a way to trick bacteria into sending messages that make it easier to kill them, according to a WSU press release.
FRESH NEWS: Cold weather but jigging for walleye, bass and trout an option
MARDON -- The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1043.65 feet – dropping .10 feet this pastweek. That’s 2.85 feet below full pool. Surface tempe…
Othello officers sworn in, Dorow appointed mayor pro tem
OTHELLO — Monday’s regular Othello City Council meeting featured a ceremony for the promotion and oath of office for Othello Police Officers Bryan Jacobsen and…
Pasco pharmacy technician charged with diverting controlled substances
PASCO — The license of a Franklin County pharmacy technician was suspended by the Washington Department of Health after she allegedly diverted opiates from the pharmacy where she was working.
WA Legislature greenlights AG’s proposal for state AI Task Force
OLYMPIA - A bipartisan proposal requested by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to establish an Artificial Intelligence Task Force in the Attorney Genera…
Vikings earn first win of the season
PASCO – Entering the weekend with an 0-4 record, the Big Bend Vikings picked up a win in Sunday’s doubleheader against Blue Mountain, defeating the Timberwolve…
Ephrata Legionnaires to host St. Patrick's Day fundraiser
EPHRATA – The Ephrata American Legion has announced the details of its Annual St. Patrick’s Day Girls State and Boys State Dinner and Auction happening on Marc…
Museum to show free movies for Women’s History Month
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will offer a series of free movie screenings this month, in honor of Women’s History Month, according to an ann…
Samaritan sees 2023 operating loss
MOSES LAKE — According to a preliminary review, Samaritan Healthcare finished 2023 with an operating loss of about $2.86 million. Chief Administrative Offi…
Washington state election summary
OLYMPIA – Washington state general elections will be held Nov. 5, with a primary election Aug. 6. According to the Washington Office of the Secretary of State …
Fentanyl crisis in WA needs a turning point, so what is being done?
SEATTLE —Washington came to understand the scope and severity of the state's fentanyl crisis in 2023 more than any other year. Statistics have gone from bad…