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Ephrata Council expedites approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Quincy man arrested for alleged robbery
QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree robbery after he allegedly held up a Quincy gas station early Friday morning.
Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center to hold banquet Oct. 12
MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Resource Center will hold its fundraiser banquet Oct. 12. The event will feature a prime rib dinner catered by Top Gun Concessions …
Weather for the week of Sept. 30, 2024
Weather for the week of Sept. 30, 2024
Cardiologist joins Samaritan Healthcare
MOSES LAKE — Cardiologist Robert Schatz has joined the staff at Samaritan Healthcare.
Present and future part of new Quincy Valley Medical Center
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Glenda Bishop said watching as the new QVMC is built emphasized the fact this is a project for th…
Surgeon joins Samaritan orthopedic department
MOSES LAKE — Orthopedic surgeon Billy Thompson has joined the orthopedic department at Samaritan Healthcare. Thompson joined the staff last month.
Interior framing, landscaping underway at new Samaritan Hospital
MOSES LAKE — The first layer of asphalt is down in some sections of the parking lot and a lot of the windows are in. And yes, that is landscaping going in on s…
WDFW issues warning regarding transporting game meat
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a statement to remind Washington-based hunters of rules associated with bringing game meat …
STUDIO BASIN: QVMC, Samaritan Hospital and fall sports
MOSES LAKE — Joe Kunkel, project director for the ongoing construction of Samaritan Hospital and the Quincy Valley Medical Center, is the guest on the Studio B…
Almira Country Fair coming Saturday
ALMIRA — The Almira Country Fair will be an all-outdoor event this year, according to JoAnn Eagle, one of the organizers, to keep activities from being spread …
Nominations open for grants to local nonprofits
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Foundation is looking for a few good nonprofits.
Reykdal talks constants and change in education
ELLENSBURG — Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said there are constants in education – but education is changing too, and it’s happening at an…
Cougars open Mountain West slate at Boise State
PULLMAN – Coming off a comeback win at home against San Jose State, the Washington State Cougars travel to No. 25 Boise State in their first true road test of …
Winter prep...
MOSES LAKE — With the weather cooling off, lots of people will be turning on their heat in the coming weeks for the first time in months. That can bring a risk…
Vantage Bridge work may cause weekend delays
VANTAGE — With about four weeks to go in the road construction season, projects are coming to a close around the region. A few roads are still subject to delay…