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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…
‘Parents Bill of Rights’ initiative gains unanimous approval in WA Senate
OLYMPIA- The Washington Senate dolled out a unanimous vote Monday to pass a proposed initiative to clarify parental rights regarding their children’s education…
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Basketball season comes to a close
COLUMBIA BASIN – Basketball season across the state came to a close last weekend, with two local teams taking home trophies at their respective state tournamen…
News Bites for March 4, 2024
News Bites for March 4, 2024
Cougars take third at 2B Girls state tournament
SPOKANE – No. 2 seed Warden closed out the 2023-24 season with a third-place trophy after defeating No. 6 Adna in Saturday’s 2B Girls State Basketball Tourname…
GCSO, Royal PD welcome new K-9 officers
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has brought on two new dogs to serve as K-9 officers, and the Royal City Police Department has brought on its first…
Weather for the week of March 4, 2024
Weather for the week of March 4, 2024
Samaritan Hospital construction moving forward quickly
MOSES LAKE — Construction crews have started pouring the concrete slab on the second floor of the Samaritan Hospital. “This is your first concrete slab that…
Ybarra energy bill heads to governor after unanimous approval in Senate
OLYMPIA - Lawmakers are pushing for changes in how Washington calculates the electric load of utilities. Proposed legislation on the issue passed the state Sen…
Well-earned retirement
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department announced the retirement of Sgt. Brian Jones after 26 years of service to the Moses Lake community late last week…
Lions defeat Lummi Nation in OT, place 4th at state
SPOKANE – Heading into overtime tied at 38, the No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions outscored No. 1 Lummi Nation 7-2 in the four-minute overtime period to defeat the Bla…
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship hires new executive director
PULLMAN - Paul Warner, an experienced business owner, digital marketer, and consultant, has been appointed executive director of the Washington State Universit…
Schwab awards CWU grant for expanded financial planning programs
ELLENSBURG — Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation, recently awarded Central Washington University with a multi-year grant to support program expansion for the Center for Financ…
Lions defeat Columbia Adventist in 1B Boys consolation semifinal
SPOKANE – The No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions responded to Thursday’s quarterfinal loss in the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament by defeating No. 16 Columbia Adven…
Cougars lose 52-45 to Okanogan in state semis
SPOKANE – Warden’s state championship hopes came to an end Friday evening at the Spokane Arena, falling 52-45 to Okanogan in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tour…
GCSO seeking missing Pasco woman
GEORGE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Irene Fleming, 31, of Pasco who went missing near George in the 4900 …