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Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, …
A trophy for Christmas
MOSES LAKE – The MLCA/CCS Lions picked up two wins in this week’s Christmas Basketball Tournament, defeating Bridgeport 86-71 Tuesday and Odessa 76-46 Wednesda…
Huskies surge late, defeat Moses Lake 38-28
MOSES LAKE – It took until the final matches to decide the outcome of Wednesday’s dual between Moses Lake and Othello, with the Huskies winning four of the fin…
News Bites for Dec. 21, 2023
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of DUI and other charges after he allegedly led law enforcement officers on a chase…
Wahluke High School full for 2023 Mattawa Winter Festival
MATTAWA – Walking in the door of Wahluke High School Dec. 14 was made difficult by the mass of people crowding the entry to the commons. Hundreds, if not thous…
Royal City appoints council member, increases utility rates
ROYAL CITY – Royal City City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday evening at Royal City City Hall featured the appointment of Stanton Fanning as council member po…
Washington Manufacturing Council discusses 2024 legislative session
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s Manufacturing Council convened for their regular meeting Dec. 14 to discuss what legislation they would opt to support and introdu…
Wreaths Across America brings out community to honor late service members
EPHRATA – Hundreds of wreaths were laid at the headstones of veterans interred at the Ephrata Cemetery Saturday with community members coming out to honor the …
Ephrata schools approve defeasement
EPHRATA – According to an announcement from the Ephrata School District, the Ephrata School Board unanimously approved alterations to the district’s 2018 schoo…
‘A good spot for us’
OTHELLO — Titus Bowser of TR Reapers says Adams County has become a home for him, his family and the business they run. “It’s nice,” he said. “When we were …
GCFD 3 working on plan to ensure best use of levy money
QUINCY — Grant County Fire District 3 officials will be looking at the district’s long-term planning to determine the best use of additional funds generated by…
Port of Mattawa discusses plans for using grant money in 2024
MATTAWA – Port of Mattawa commissioners met for the regular meeting Monday, providing an update on several ongoing projects and grants the port is looking to i…
Joining forces
EPHRATA — While Shop With a Cop is not a new concept to law enforcement in the Columbia Basin, this is the first time that the Soap Lake and Ephrata Police Dep…
Presents purchased, good time had at Othello Shop With a Cop
OTHELLO — Othello Police Officer Omar Ledesma and his shopping buddy were looking everywhere, but there was no slime to be found. Not in aisle G, or E or F. …
Fresh news: Winter fishing at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,040.83, coming up 0.72 feet this past week. We are 5.67 feet below full pool. The water temperature is 38-40…
Improved space
OTHELLO – Lions Park in Othello has been the subject of several upgrades over the past few years, giving the park a facelift with improvements to its ballfield…