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Meet Red
Red is ready to fetch the spotlight. This blonde four-month-old mixed-breed pup is already medium-sized and on tra…
Grant PUD satisfaction survey shows positive results overall
EPHRATA – Grant County Public Utility District commissioners heard an overall satisfactory report on customer satisfaction from Alex Dunn, vice president of re…
Ballots coming for levy proposals in local districts
EPHRATA — Ballots will be mailed to voters Jan. 24 for the Feb. 13 special election that features educational program and operations levy requests in a number …
Pro-life rally coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A Pro-Life Rally has been organized to take place in Moses Lake Feb. 4, according to an announcement from the Knights of Columbus, which sponsors the event.
Overcoming barriers
MOSES LAKE — Overregulation is standing in the way of building more housing nationwide, a speaker told local housing professionals last week, but it’s not nece…
Mattawa PD Chief Robert Salinas led by example
MATTAWA — Officers with the Mattawa Police Department posted a message to MPD Chief Robert Salinas on the department’s social media Wednesday. “Thank you f…
SkillSource to host first-ever Othello hiring fair Jan. 26
OTHELLO — SkillSource’s Othello location will be hosting the first Othello hiring event to connect job seekers with employers Jan. 26. The event, located at 16…
News bites for Jan. 19
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a burglary suspect, according to a statement from the ACSO.
Law enforcement logs for Jan. 19, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
Columbia Basin cautioned to prepare for possible freezing rain
MOSES LAKE — Getting out and about on Friday might be a challenge throughout the Columbia Basin, with the arrival of yet more precipitation, but this time with…
Woman shot, Ephrata man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
EPHRATA — A 31-year-old Ephrata man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and wounded a woman, then refused to come out of the …
GC Fire District 8 residents to vote on EMS levy Feb. 13
MATTAWA — Voters in Grant County Fire District 8 will be asked to accept or reject a six-year emergency medical services levy request in a special election Feb…
WDFW releases 2022 participation and spending data
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released participation and spending data about fishing, hunting, and associated wildlife recreation in Washington in 2022, according to a Jan. 17 WDFW an…
Payroll employment increased in December, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
OLYMPIA — Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,700 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.0% to 4.2% in December, according to an announcement from the Washington State Emplo…
Othello Matters open house to help community members in need
OTHELLO — Adams County Integrated Healthcare Services is partnering with several other local and regional agencies to hold an open house event called Othello M…
Mavs win fourth straight dual, defeat Richland
MOSES LAKE — Seven Maverick wrestlers picked up wins on the mat in Tuesday’s home dual against Richland, defeating the Bombers 35-30 to win their fourth-straig…