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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…
Royal City man booked after standoff
ROYAL CITY – Nineteen-year-old Antonio Perez Saquic reportedly barricaded himself inside his Royal City home to avoid being arrested for second-degree assault …
Eight-time felon pleads guilty to two charges
EPHRATA – David Mendez Cantu III, 46, Moses Lake pleaded guilty to first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle on Sept. 24…
Basin events for October 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — The leaves are falling; the air is getting nippier and there’s some fun stuff to do this month in the Columbia Basin. Here are just a few of t…
Washington college sports schedule for Sept. 27 - Oct. 3
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…
Ephrata man arrested in child porn case
EPHRATA – Jeremy B. Burge, 52, of Ephrata was arrested Wednesday morning during an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation according to a press release …
Northwest authors to be featured at book show
WENATCHEE — The Write on the River writers group will host its October Bookfest Oct. 5, according to an announcement from Write on the River. More than 20 loca…
Fishing season extended on three Grant Co. lakes
EPHRATA — The fishing season has been extended for three lakes in Grant County, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlif…
Moses Lake raises funds for Alzheimer's awareness
MOSES LAKE – Flowers decorated with names of loved ones spun in the wind, children ran around filling the sidewalks with affirming messages, smiley faces and g…
‘Every vote counts’
MOSES LAKE – Voting for the upcoming general election begins in less than a month, with voting starting Oct. 18.
Ephrata School board chair announces resignation
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board met for their Sept. 23 board meeting to introduce new staff, discuss new facilities purchases, update on the effectiveness o…
Projectile pumpkins?
OTHELLO — There will be giant bubbles, hayrides and a miniature train Friday and Saturday, as Country Cousins kicks off the season with its Fall Festival. …
Warriors survive comeback bid, defeat College Place 3-2
MATTAWA – After College Place tied the match at three late in the second half, Wahluke responded with two goals in two minutes to seal a 5-3 win over the Hawks…
Soap Lake PD receives grant funding
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Police Department just received a $290,655 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services U.S. Department of Justice. According …
Columbia Ridge staff recognized for life-saving efforts
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced last week that it had recognized six staff for their heroic efforts to help a Columbia Ridge Elementary student…
Water fight benefits Quincy Special Olympics
QUINCY — Water was flying, and police and firefighters (and the occasional bystander) were getting soaked in a good cause Saturday morning at the “Fire and Cop…