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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community un…
A look at the Ephrata schools replacement levy
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray discussed the upcoming February Educational Programs and Operations Levy during a recent visit to t…
Othello girls take second at first two tourneys
OTHELLO – Othello's girls wrestling team has started the 2024-25 season with back-to-back runner-up finishes at tournaments across the region, as the team has …
Water, sewer rates to increase in Quincy
QUINCY — Fees will increase for building permits, water, sewer and garbage services in Quncy in 2025. Quincy City Council members approved the increases at the…
Ephrata School Board reorganized and bus finances handled
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School Board conducted a meeting on Dec. 16, welcoming new leadership and providing updates on the district’s transportation levy.
A shining Ruby — looking for her fur-ever home
Ruby, 1.5-years-old, is a Cane Corso mix who is looking for a paw-some home for the holidays. The sweet girl loves play, exploring — she’s extremely curious an…
Habitat for Humanity to focus on home repairs in 2025
MOSES LAKE — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake will focus on repairing existing homes rather than building a new one in 2025.
Asian giant hornet officially eradicated in Washington
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture has announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet, a five-year effort involving st…
Audit: WA clears decades-long backlog of untested sexual assault kits
(The Center Square) – Several years after it was revealed Washington law enforcement agencies had a backlog of more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, a…
Scotty’s marks 30 years
MOSES LAKE — It started with an audacious gamble by a 25-year-old mechanic. “I went to (Bill Duncan, who owned an industrial building on Citation Street), …
Inslee proposes 2025 budget
OLYMPIA — Outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivered his budget proposal for 2025 during a press conference Tuesday, revealing a plan that aims to tackl…
Knights open season at Idaho tournament
ROYAL CITY — Royal kicked off the 2024-25 season with an appearance at the Pro Image Sports Holiday Classic, going 3-0 in its bracket to begin the season on a …
Children go around Ritzville to shop with cops, first responders
RITZVILLE — The children and their escorts fanned out around Ritzville Saturday – checking their budgets, evaluating their options, carefully making their sele…
Attendance, readiness addressed by Othello SD
OTHELLO — Keeping children in school and getting them back in school when they’ve stopped attending were among the topics of an extensive discussion at the Oth…
Basin sports schedule Dec. 18-24
MOSES LAKE — Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball…
Vehicle, snowplow collision Monday morning
EPHRATA — On Monday morning, a 21-year-old from Ephrata, identified as Charles Cole, was driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata at high speed and lost control on Sagebr…