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Groff Elementary to reopen with ribbon cutting, facility tours
MOSES LAKE — The repaired Groff Elementary school will be introduced to Moses Lake School District patrons with a …
Quincy student graduates from the University of Findlay
<strong>FINDLAY, OHIO</strong> - Kaitlyn Coleman, of Quincy, has graduated from the University of Findlay. Coleman received her Bachelor of Science in Echocardiography and graduated from the university with the aca…
USDA’s tips to avoid foodborne illnesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a release on June 28 advising the public how to prevent foodborne illnesses. “Wherever you go this summer, don’t forget to bring your safe food handling practices along …
Basin students make UW dean’s list
COLUMBIA BASIN - More than 20 students from the Columbia Basin have been named to the dean's list at the University of Washington for Autumn 2021 Quarter. To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 gr…
Story Corps comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Basin residents have a chance this month to tell their stories for posterity.
Fires banned at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, Hanford Reach
OTHELLO — All activities likely to start a fire have been banned on national wildlife refuges in the Mid-Columbia region, effective through Sept. 30. The regio…
Sports schedule June 29 - July 5
COLUMBIA BASIN - Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events and camps.
Hope for Hanford
MATTAWA- The second annual Hanford Journey was held June 24 at the Vernita Boat Launch. The event familiarizes people with the area, educates them on the histo…
Inmate, deputy injured in AC jail fight
RITZVILLE — An Adams County Jail inmate and an Adams County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy were both injured in a fight at the Adams County Jail early Tuesday, according to an ACSO press release posted on the …
Rectenwald appointed as interim Grant County Sheriff
EPHRATA — Grant County Undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald has been appointed as the interim Grant County Sheriff. Grant County Commissioners approved the appointment…
CWU basketball camp brings in high schools
ELLENSBURG — The courts at the Central Washington University recreation center were full of the sounds of cheers and squeaking shoes this weekend, as the Wildc…
Fire near Soap Lake prompts evacuation order
SOAP LAKE — A major fire east of Soap Lake on Tuesday prompted Grant County Emergency Management to issue a Level 3 evacuation order for residents living along…
Wineries to hold ribbon cutting in Kennewick
KENNEWICK — The Port of Kennewick, along with the city of Kennewick, Benton County and the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee, is inviting the public to come and celebrate the completion of th…
Fire ban implemented at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, Hanford Reach
OTHELLO — All activities likely to start a fire have been banned on national wildlife refuges in the Mid-Columbia region, effective through Sept. 30. The region includes the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge near O…
Nominations open for state diversity award
OLYMPIA — Nominations are open through Aug. 25 for the Governor’s Employer awards, sponsored by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.
Quincy Valley Medical Center officials to meet with prospective architects
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center officials will meet July 6 with three architectural firms to select one to design a new Quincy hospital.