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Allegations of racial bias swirl around embattled WA agency
The leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was questioned this week about her agency’s …
GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup 2024
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup has come and gone, but the rodeo left plenty of memorable performances for spectators to remember.
Masquers plan pirate-themed Saturday membership gala
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual membership gala Saturday.
Cox appointed interim Soap Lake City Administrator
SOAP LAKE – Peter Sharp ran his first regular Soap Lake City Council meeting as the Mayor Pro Tempore after former Mayor Allen DuPuy resigned earlier this mon…
Moses Lake seed breeder honored
SEATTLE — Jerry Benson of Moses Lake was recently honored by the Washington Native Plant Society, according to an announcement from the society.
FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday
MOSES LAKE – Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state.
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 23, 2024
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 23, 2024
Basin events calendar for Aug. 23, 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music is in abundance in the Basin this week, with winery performances, Gorge shows, a free concert and a full-blown music festival. Here…
K-9 program presentation at Ephrata gathering
EPHRATA – An event requiring three K-9 handlers, and two K-9 officers took place at Sun Basin Plaza Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Fortunately, it was for a …
Sustained success
EPHRATA – Gearing up for a competition is all about being in the right mentality, no matter the sport. Ephrata resident and Royal High School band and choir di…
FIRE REPORT: GCFD 3 receives $553,000 in grant funds
QUINCY – Grant County Fire District 3, which serves the Quincy area, has received $553,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to a…
Whooping cough infections rise in Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY – The Grant County Health District is responding to a concerning spike in whooping cough, also known as pertussis, cases, with 28 infections confi…
Ephrata Library offers summer activities
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Public Library, part of the NCW Libraries system, has spent this summer celebrating a theme of “Read, Renew, Repeat” to keep children eng…
NEWS BITES: Aug. 22, 2024
NEWS BITES: Aug. 22, 2024
November ballot will include 'warning labels' for initiatives
(The Center Square) - The battle over what will be printed on ballots for four statewide initiatives has ended, at least for this election season. The final blow came late Thursday, when Tim Eyman was informed t…
Taylor resigns from Soap Lake Council
SOAP LAKE – In the closing comments of the Aug. 21 Soap Lake City Council Meeting, Council Member Leslie Taylor resigned from the council. Taylor’s term was se…