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New Grant County jail begins housing inmates after successful transfer from old facility
EPHRATA — Nearly four months after the ribbon cutting for the new Grant County Adult Corrections Facility, county …
Ephrata tennis league raises money for EHS program
EPHRATA – The Tuesday Night Tennis League at Ephrata High School concluded Tuesday night, wrapping up its four-evening schedule. “I think it was a big hit,”…
Wreaths Across America visits Ephrata
EPHRATA - The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit made a stop in Ephrata on Friday. The exhibit is a trailer that features a short video, pictur…
Babe Ruth World Series action continues
EPHRATA – The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series wraps up pool play Wednesday, with the final game being the Columbia Basin Riverdogs facing off against Farmers Bas…
Othello receives grant contract for new basketball courts
OTHELLO — Othello city officials have received a contract for a $350,000 grant that will pay for construction of two new basketball courts in Lions Park. It’s …
GCSO seeks public's aid in finding missing Othello-area man
OTHELLO — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding an Othello-area man who has been missing since Aug. 4. Audel Espinoza-Duenas, 43, wa…
MLFD firefighter injured in Monday evening blaze
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake Fire Department firefighter was injured Monday evening fighting a fire that engulfed a residence, according to a city of Moses Lake p…
Riverdogs on brink of bracket play
EPHRATA – With a 1-2 record through the first three games of pool play in the 2022 16-18U World Series, the Columbia Basin Riverdogs are faced with a matchup a…
Basin sports schedule for August 10-16
The week ahead includes a mix of local, college and professional sports teams facing off on diamonds, pitches, tracks and other venues...
State council gets federal workforce improvement grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Student Achievement Council has been awarded a $23.5 million grant under a U.S. Department of Commerce workforce training program.
Man airlifted after dirt bike-vehicle collision
MOSES LAKE — A man was airlifted to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after his dirt bike collided with a car Monday morning near Moses Lake. Don Palmen was driving south on Moon Drive NE …
Firefighters keep battling Vantage fire, Lind fire out
GRANT COUNTY — While the fire that threatened the Adams County town of Lind has been extinguished, firefighters still continue to battle a fire in the hills no…
MLSD Learning Services Center gets new landmark
MOSES LAKE — The entrance to the Moses Lake School District Learning Services Center is now identifiable by a stack of books. Okay, not actual books, but a boo…
Babe Ruth World Series brings in teams from across U.S.
EPHRATA – Baseball teams from around the country gathered in Ephrata last week for the 2022 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series held at Ephrata High School. With …
Mattawa revisits regulating adult entertainment
MATTAWA — The regulation of adult entertainment in Mattawa was the topic of discussion at Thursday’s Mattawa City Council meeting. “I think we need some kin…
Thyroid conditions in pets: Hyperthyroidism
The thyroids are small but important glands located in the neck that produce hormones affecting all aspects of metabolism and many other vital body functions. …