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Fireworks prohibited in some jurisdictions, precautions advised in others
EPHRATA — Fireworks have always been one of the traditions of celebrating the nation’s birthday. In 2026, however,…
Rooted in community
EPHRATA – Steve and Heather Brown bought the Ephrata Grocery Outlet location in late 2022, and now, just over a year later, they appear to be happy with the de…
Stars on stage
MOSES LAKE — The light fantastic was well and truly tripped Friday night at the Wallenstien Theater, as local residents showed their best dance moves at Dancin…
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Broncos, Huskies and Jacks host weekend tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN — It was a busy weekend of wrestling tournaments across the Columbia Basin, with Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Othello and Quincy all hosting tourname…
MLSD levy proposal put to voters in February
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to accept or reject a two-year educational program and operations levy request in a special electi…
Mattawa approves City Hall improvement funding application
MATTAWA – The Mattawa City Council approved the city’s most recent comprehensive plan and periodic update and a legislative appropriations application for impr…
Four-vehicle pileup blocks S.R. 26
ROYAL CITY — Two people were injured in a four-vehicle collision Monday afternoon near Royal City, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
Dent proposes bill to promote local, regional firefighting cooperation
OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, proposed a new legislation to establish a pilot project aimed at reducing the high number of wildfire incidents in Washi…
Wahluke school bus involved in collision near Mattawa
MATTAWA — Thirteen students and one Mattawa resident were injured Monday around 3:30 p.m. in a collision between a Wahluke school bus and a pickup truck on Roa…
Washington bill could open up licenses for noncitizens
OLYMPIA - Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, introduced House Bill 1889, aiming to grant professional licenses to workers regardless of citizenship status. The bill p…
Legislature considering bill to eliminate time changes in Wash.
OLYMPIA - Washingtonians may lose their cherished ultra-late-night sunsets in the summer if Washington state opts for permanent Pacific Standard Time. "If C…
Donations still important for Moses Lake Food Bank
MOSES LAKE — The need for the services provided by the Moses Lake Food Bank is year-round. From that it follows that the food bank needs donations year-round.
Quincy Jacks to move to Class 2A
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks should be moving back to the Class 2A Central Washington Athletic Conference with the start of the 2024-25 school year. The Washingto…
Wagner requests better pay for staff
RITZVILLE – The Adams County Commissioners meetings Jan. 16 and 17 featured significant discussion regarding a need in certain corrections and administrative p…
ACH boys, girls pick up wins over Mary Walker
COULEE CITY – Both the Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys and girls basketball teams picked up wins over Mary Walker Friday night, with the girls surrendering a seaso…
Pets of the Basin: Furry friends up for adoption in Moses Lake and Othello
OTHELLO/MOSES LAKE — Adams County Pet Rescue and Grant County Animal Outreach both have dozens of dogs available for adoption, as well as a plethora of cats.