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Candidates discuss rural priorities, budget concerns at forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates in three races representing the 13th Legislative District and Washington’s 4th Congression…
Retirement security bill passes Washington House
OLYMPIA — According to an announcement by the Office of Financial Management, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6069 establishing Washington saves, a new retirement security program, passed the House on March 6 afte…
Ephrata School District seeking board candidates
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is looking for individuals interested in filling an open position on the district’s school board, according to a press release from the district.
Academic athletes
SOAP LAKE — When a team sets a goal, it takes - well, teamwork to reach it. A new banner soon to be installed in the Soap Lake High School gym illustrates what…
Ephrata school administrators discuss bullying
EPHRATA – If you ask them, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne and Assistant Superintendent Ken Murray will tell you that schools in Ephrata aren’…
Basin athletes earn winter all-league honors
COLUMBIA BASIN – Over 150 athletes and coaches around the Columbia Basin earned all-league honors this winter.
An attempt to reduce ballot rejection rates passes unanimously
OLYMPIA – Washington State is recognized for its effective voting processes, but officials say too many ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match.
Changes coming to Quincy administration
QUINCY — Quincy city officials will be revising city administration following the retirement of Clerk/Finance Officer Nancy Schanze, scheduled for later this y…
Quincy man robbed, abducted at gunpoint in Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — A 23-year-old Quincy man was robbed and abducted Feb. 29 in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
WSU Net price calculator helps estimate financial aid offers
PULLMAN - Prospective and current students can now estimate their financial aid offers and net costs at WSU with a calculator powered by College Raptor, a coll…
Basin sports schedule March 6-12
COLUMBIA BASIN – Spring sports arrive this week with golf, soccer, baseball and more taking over as priorities at schools across the Basin.
GALLERY: Basin competitors at state basketball
MOSES LAKE – Congratulations to the five local basketball teams that qualified for their respective state tournaments this season; the Almira/Coulee-Hartline g…
City, ACPR advisor discuss Othello animal control contract
OTHELLO — Retired veterinarian Ernie Summers addressed the Othello City Council during the Feb. 26 meeting to raise concerns about Adams County Pet Rescue’s sh…
Connecting community: Warden seniors trying to restart a senior center
WARDEN – A group of senior residents in Warden have begun meeting weekly at the Warden Public Library in hopes of restarting a senior center. Warden residen…
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…