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Cost of Hansen Road bridge to impact on other WSDOT projects
MOSES LAKE — Closing the overpass on Hansen Road was inconvenient to a lot of Moses Lake residents and travelers p…
Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
(The Center Square) – A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are…
Washington bill clarifies facility siting for 'Holy Grail' of energy
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session would add fusion energy centers as among facilities that can receive site ce…
Three juveniles booked for alleged vehicle theft and eluding police
MATTAWA — Three juveniles were arrested Saturday for stealing a car in Mattawa at around 6:30 a.m. followed by a short police pursuit near Ephrata.
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: ACH hosts Banks Lake Brawl
COULEE CITY – Almira/Coulee-Hartline hosted the Banks Lake Brawl on Saturday in Coulee City, bringing in boys and girls wrestling teams from across the region …
Binx is seeking a playful home
Binx, a 5-month-old domestic shorthair mix, is looking for a playful home to take him in. He likes to talk, play and purr. He is a little bit of a gossip and i…
Mammoth dig site tours open
KENNEWICK — Reservations are being accepted for tours of the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site offered by Mid-Columbia Basin Old Natural Education Sciences, or MCBONE…
Date of Downtown Moses Lake Association annual meeting to be announced
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association will review its plans for 2025 and its schedule of events during its annual public meeting, tentatively schedu…
Ag parade awards announced
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Downtown Association awarded prizes Dec. 31 for the best displays in the Ag Appreciation Parade held Dec. 6, according to an announ…
Lions Park expansion, planning for road improvements in 2025 Royal City budget
ROYAL CITY — Royal City will spend some of its reserves to expand Lions Park and will be working on designing improvements to Apple Avenue Northeast. Royal Cit…
Mrs. Claus needs a new home
Mrs. Claus, a mixed breed two-year-old at Grant County Animal Outreach is looking for a new friend to take her home. She is a shy and sweet girl who gets along…
Law enforcement funding, recruitment, retention challenging
OLYMPIA — A proposal to allocate money to help hire additional law enforcement officers would address one part of a complex challenge – but recruiting isn’t ne…
Knights avenge state playoff loss, defeat Riverside 78-39
ROYAL CITY – While the 2023-24 season is in the past, the Royal Knights had a chance to avenge their loss in last season’s state boys basketball tournament wit…
Four Seasons Farm Service
EPHRATA — J.J. Heston, owner of Four Seasons Farm Service, was already familiar with the store long before he owned it. “All through high school and my you…
Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Industrial Alliance, Grant PUD donate to Royal PDK-9 program
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Police Department K-9 Ollie has a brand-new ballistic vest with the help of a donation from the Grant County Industrial Alliance an…