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‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecuti…
Tigers split doubleheader with East Valley
EPHRATA – The Tigers split Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley (Yakima) first falling 2-1 before responding with an 8-4 win over the Red Devils. “Our …
Ephrata schools select new assistant superintendent
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School Principal Aaron Cummings has been named the district’s new assistant superintendent, according to a press release from the distri…
Othello student wins $1,000 for Hiawatha art supplies
OTHELLO – Othello resident and fifth-grader at Hiawatha Elementary School Logan Hampton was selected as one of 40 national winners for his popsicle stick art a…
WSU offers help removing diseased cherry trees
PULLMAN — Orcharders with infected fruit trees may qualify for help with the cost of removing them, according to an announcement from the Washington State Univ…
Port of Othello approves extension on future $3 million land sale to developer
OTHELLO — Port of Othello Commissioners approved a 90-day extension to their contract with developer Meritage Companies LLC Tuesday. The contract holds two par…
Polo Ridge
MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes kicked off its newest development in Moses Lake, Polo Ridge, with a meet-and-greet event March 14. “We have about 60 home sites,” …
Man airlifted after crash near Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A Moses Lake man suffered serious injuries in a collision near Soap Lake Wednesday night, according to statements from the Grant County Sheriff’s O…
Law enforcement logs for March 22, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
SGL Carbon chief executive officer to resign
WIESBADEN, Germany — The Chief Executive Officer of SGL Carbon, parent company of the facility in Moses Lake, has announced his resignation effective May 31, 2…
Inslee signs bill creating stricter penalties for animal cruelty
OLYMPIA — Washington House Bill 1961, aimed at deterring acts of animal cruelty through increased criminal penalties for perpetrators, has been signed into law…
USDA approves disaster designation for Washington’s cherry growers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the state’s request for a natural disaster designation in light of losses incurred during th…
Inslee signs water rights bill
OLYMPIA — According to an announcement from the Columbia Basin Development League, CBDL, in collaboration with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Qui…
Quincy council approves B Street Northeast variance
QUINCY — Quincy City Council members have approved a variance for two blocks of B Street Northeast, ending long-standing discussions about the street and a rep…
‘We are on a mission’
MOSES LAKE — You know it’s a successful auction when a carrot cake sells for $10,000.
Changes incoming at Ephrata library
EPHRATA – The North Central Washington Libraries branch in Ephrata is, like the majority of NCWL branches, slated for some remodeling and upgrades in the near …