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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after …
Sip & Stroll returns Sept. 14
MOSES LAKE — Glasses will clink, music will waft through the street and downtown Moses Lake will celebrate at Sip & Stroll Sept. 14. The annual event, spon…
Report: WA has the second-highest paying STEM jobs in U.S.
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Washington state ranks second in the nation for salaries for jobs related to science, technology, engineering and …
Washington could be next state to restrict cell phone usage in schools
(The Center Square) – As more school districts across the country move to ban cell phones during class time, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction…
Possible blue-green algae in south Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District received a report of a suspected blue-green algae bloom in the South Moses Lake area, near the Sand Dunes. Sample…
Wahluke opens season with young but eager squad
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors are going to have to overcome a lot of inexperience this year. “We’re pretty sophomore-heavy,” Head Coach Anfernee Cortez sa…
Young but experienced Warden team prepares for '24
WARDEN -- After seeing 11 seniors graduate from last year’s roster the Warden Cougars bring a team of 28 players into the 2024 season, including several young …
Vantage Bridge construction to shift to seven days per week
VANTAGE — The unofficial end of summer also means the winding down of most road construction projects, but some are still ongoing and drivers should plan for s…
Columbia Basin events calendar for September 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — Fairs, festivals, live music and art mark the end of summer in the Basin. Here are some things to do this month:
Soap Lake aims to build on last year’s wins
SOAP LAKE -- The Soap Lake Eagles will be fun to watch this season, head coach Garrett Devine said. Devine says that they have a lot of the same players return…
Man arrested for damaging, stealing canal liners
MOSES LAKE – A 57-year-old Moses Lake resident, Ivan Puyu, was arrested Aug. 17 after allegedly damaging and stealing two canal liners near the recent irrigati…
“If it sounds too good to be true, it is.”
MOSES LAKE – Police departments across the country, including those in Grant County, have reported a rising incidence of scam calls targeting vulnerable indivi…
GALLERY: Football flashback 2023
COLUMBIA BASIN – As the new school year starts, so does football season. Here is a look back at last year’s season as we begin our coverage of the 2024 season …
Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers
QUINCY — The real estate market is evening out in Quincy, according to real estate agent Tom Parrish, but it’s still an uphill battle to get into a first home.
FIRE REPORT: 1,600 acres burned in Adams Co.
RITZVILLE – The Schrag Road Fire began at around 12:19 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire burned 1,600 acres according to NIFC. It also leveled two older unopposed buil…
Law enforcement on alert for Labor Day
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol put out a notice for Labor Day weekend, reminding people to be cautious on roads and make it to their destination safely.…