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Stoke Space looking for first launch in 2027
MOSES LAKE — The owners of Stoke Space Technologies are planning the first launch of the company's reusable space …
Newhouse, Murray focus on flawed VA records rollout
RICHLAND — Both Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, and Sen. Patty Murray devoted time following the 4th of July holiday pressing the Veterans Administration to impro…
Quincy downtown revitalization hearing bumped to July 19
QUINCY — A public hearing on the proposed plan for revitalization in Quincy’s downtown has been rescheduled for the third time for the July 19 council meeting.…
Rectenwald sworn in as interim Grant Co. sheriff
EPHRATA - Now former undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald was sworn in as interim sheriff for Grant County July 5 by Judge Tyson Hill. Rectenwald takes over the depart…
Seattle Cossacks ride into Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Despite the weather taking a turn, the Seattle Cossacks rode down Main Avenue in Soap Lake on Sunday, performing stunts on their motorcycles for th…
‘Balance’
SOAP LAKE - Over the weekend, along with all the Fourth of July festivities, an art show was held in Soap Lake. The show was called ‘Balance’. The artist, M…
Columbia Basin Riverdogs to host Babe Ruth World Series
EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Riverdogs will be hosting the Babe Ruth League World Series for ages 16-18 in Ephrata this August at Ephrata High School.
Othello July 4 celebration hosts two tournaments
OTHELLO — As part of the Othello Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July celebration, there were two tournaments held in Lions Park on Monday, one for volleyball …
Arnold resigns from Soap Lake City Council
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Council Position 5 member Andrew Arnold gave his resignation unexpectedly at the end of the July 6 city council meeting...
Ephrata woman injured in Quincy-area collision
QUINCY — An Ephrata woman was airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after the car in which she was a passenger ran into the back of a semi-truck about five miles west of Quincy about 4 p.m. Tuesday. …
Bureau says more than enough Yakima Project water in July
YAKIMA — The Bureau of Reclamation announced an updated water supply forecast for irrigators within the Yakima Project, reiterating previous forecasts that there is enough water to supply all users within the proje…
Wash. Lotto celebrating 40 years
OLYMPIA — Washington’s Lottery turns 40 this year, launching a new scratch-off game to celebrate $17.7 billion in total sales, $10.5 billion in total prizes awarded and $2.4 billion to fund education across the sta…
MLSD names new assistant superintendent
MOSES LAKE — Carol Lewis, an administrator with the Cheney School District, has been named as the new assistant superintendent for the Moses Lake School District...
Fire put out quickly by GCFD3 and BLM crews
VANTAGE - A fire at the Frenchman Coulee climbing area was quickly put out Tuesday night but had initially prompted a Level 3 evacuation notice...
QPD close to full strength after Diaz sworn in
QUINCY — Jessica Diaz was sworn in as the newest Quincy Police Department officer during the regular Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday. Diaz was sworn in by …
Seniors without a center
ROYAL CITY — The senior scene in Royal City isn’t what it used to be.