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As WA caregiver union pushes for pay hike, state seeks wage freeze
A powerful labor union and the governor’s office are at odds in contract negotiations for thousands of Washington …
The Cardman
EPHRATA — While there have been – quite literally – stumbles along the way, The Cardman hobby shop is now open in Ephrata and Derran Donoghue and partner Melis…
CWU anthroplogy grad looks to bring Indigenous perspective to her profession
ELLENSBURG - When Raelynne Crow arrived at CWU, she had no idea she would be interested in anthropology, let alone that the university even had a program...
Weather for Monday, July 17, 2023
Monday: Sunny. Not as warm. Highs in the lower to mid-80s. Windy. West wind 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Clear overnight with lows in the lower to mid-50…
Ephrata car show shines with another large turnout year
EPHRATA — The 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine brought out car enthusiasts of all ages to C Street in Ephrata Saturday. While the turnout for the s…
NCW Libraries selects teen writing competition winners
COLUMBIA BASIN — NCW Libraries has selected the winners of its 12th annual Write on the River high school writers competition, according to an announcement from the library system. Jadyn Matson of Chelan won fir…
Water management a tough issue to address, legislators say
QUINCY — Washington legislators are working on ways to address some of the issues around water use and water management, but it’s a long process. State Sen. Ju…
On to regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs begin pool play in the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament on Monday, aiming to reach bracket play for…
News bites for July 17, 2023
SOAP LAKE — A Quincy man is in jail after cutting his wife’s throat, according to a statement from the Soap Lake Police Department. Samuel Y. Montoya Arroyo…
STUDIO BASIN: A sheriff, baseball, golf and more
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week’s sporting events aro…
Baird Springs fire costs $1.5m, new fires in Pierce, Klickitat counties
QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is estimated to have cost $1.5 million to extinguish, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The blaze, which sp…
WSU student participates in research projects in Kenya
PULLMAN - This summer, Washington State University student Darya Maysam is joining research projects on antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease surveillan…
Vital need
COLUMBIA BASIN – The American Red Cross announced in a press release July 10 that they are urging people to donate blood this summer to help avoid a significan…
Quincy's B Street Block Party seeking volunteers
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with the B Street Block Party July 15, according to an announcement from the c…
Fentanyl crisis in Grant County
EPHRATA – According to staff at the Grant County Jail, roughly 90% of detainees arrive with some substance abuse-related concern. Of those, roughly 70% have so…
'Market stalemate'
EPHRATA — The economy has been on a roller coaster ride for the last couple of years, and that includes the housing market in Ephrata. “It’s not really a bu…