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Roadwork, intersection upgrades coming in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It being spring and all, roadwork is starting up not only on state and county highways, but also in m…
Ephrata swears in council members, looks at wastewater costs
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council swore in three members, two of them new, at its regular meeting Wednesday.
ACPR to keep with existing Adams County contract, planning for the future
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue will not be receiving any additional funding from Adams County, and the existing contract between the shelter and the county …
More money for ambulance service, senior center in Quincy 2024 budget
QUINCY — The city of Quincy is projected to spend about $107.13 million in 2024, according to the budget approved by the Quincy City Council in December. Th…
Police logs for Jan. 5, 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 …
December in the rear-view mirror
COLUMBIA BASIN — Communities in the Columbia Basin closed out the year with sports victories, Christmas giveaways and holiday festivities. Here are a few memor…
20 years with the city of Quincy
QUINCY — Quincy deputy finance officer/clerk Laura Camacho receives a certificate commemorating 20 years with the city during the regular Quincy City Council m…
Grant PUD commissioners to vote on 3% overall rate increase
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will vote on a proposal for a 3% overall rate increase, effective April 1, at the Jan. 9 commission meeting. While the…
Moses Lake home burns Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake residence was destroyed by a fire Saturday, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Fire Department. Firefighters responded a…
Royal City City Council swears in members, discusses water line replacement
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council swore in three council members at its meeting Tuesday evening, all returning after the November elections. Hector R…
Ephrata girls fall to East Valley
EPHRATA — Down by one with under a minute on the clock, Ephrata senior Alessa Soto drained a three-pointer to give Ephrata a 50-48 lead over East Valley (Yakim…
Ice cream truck provides marketable skills, educates community, owner says
EPHRATA — The Street Sweets Ice Cream and More truck is a good place to get a cold snack on a hot day, but co-owner Tiffany Mullings said it’s about more than …
Driver shortages main challenge facing Othello trucking companies
OTHELLO – Othello trucking companies AGB Trucking and Flamingo Trucking are both in healthy positions, according to their respective owners, but are nonetheles…
Fresh News: Largemouth unusually active at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,041.55 feet, coming up 0.35 feet this week. We are 4.95 feet below full pool. The water temperature…
Grant County among areas hardest hit by air pollution, study finds
OLYMPIA — The George and Mattawa areas were identified as most affected by air pollution in Washington in a report released by the Washington Department of Eco…
Basin sports schedule Jan. 2-9
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Royal girls, bo…