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Grant County Commissioners allow fireworks, precautions urged
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners decided Monday not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Grant Coun…
Active April
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is finally springing up, and the Basin is teeming with things to do and enjoy. This listing is noncomprehensive and event details may c…
SR 17 paving work starts Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Construction will begin Wednesday on resurfacing a seven-mile section of state Route 17 through Moses Lake. Construction crews will be working fro…
Samaritan group receives ‘Heroes of Healthcare’ award
MOSES LAKE — A team of Samaritan Healthcare doctors and nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, lab technicians and other staff recently received an…
Two Basin residents sworn in as WSP troopers
OLYMPIA — Colton Conner of Ephrata and Kay Lester of Othello were among the 47 newly commissioned troopers added to the ranks of the Washington State Patrol We…
Studded tire removal deadline Sunday
OLYMPIA — According to a March 21 reminder from the Washington State Department of Transportation, studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Sunday t…
City to revise parking time limits
MOSES LAKE — The parking situation in downtown Moses Lake may get a little easier, under new regulations the city is considering. Some downtown businesses h…
‘78 years of prayers’
EPHRATA – After more than 70 years, Ephrata’s Memorial Christian Church will soon shut down after decades of service to the community, Pastor Don Dunn and chur…
Competitive spirit
EPHRATA – Ephrata’s Addison Mills has signed with Corban University, a Salem, Oregon-based Christian institution, on a full-ride volleyball scholarship. Mills,…
Ephrata council considers compression brake ordinance
EPHRATA -- Last week the Ephrata City Council discussed the possibility of adding a “Jake” Brake Ordinance, stemming from a letter from a community member.
Royal dance team brings home third straight state title
ROYAL CITY — As high school coaches know, every year is a new team. Seniors graduate, participants decide to do something else, somebody is sidelined due to in…
ACH baseball sweeps Wellpinit in doubleheader
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team continued its strong start to the season with a doubleheader sweep of Wellpinit on Tuesday, winning by s…
ACH softball picks up wins over Wellpinit
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline softball team carried on its streak of run-ruling teams in Tuesday’s doubleheader against Wellpinit, winning 16-0 and …
Moses Lake man arrested in child porn investigation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Garden wisdom
MOSES LAKE — Using water more efficiently in the garden and on the lawn will be the subject of presentations and demonstrations April 20 at the Eco-Gardening S…
Basin sports schedule March 27-April 2
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field events.