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Grant County short-term rental rules to get more clarification
EPHRATA — Some changes to clarify rules governing short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of Grant County are being prepared for consideration by the Grant …
Adams Co. Commissioners discuss new evidence storage facility
RITZVILLE – The Adams County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the location of a new Adams County Sheriff’s O…
Newhouse sets up workgroup to review Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Dan Newhouse, R–Washington, has joined efforts with nine other federal legislators to form a workgroup to examine the Endangered …
Seven Cougars named to 2023 Preseason All-Pac-12 teams
PULLMAN - Seven Washington State players were named to Preseason All-Pac-12 Conference Teams, the conference office announced Tuesday. Four players were nam…
Washington sports schedule July 19-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local, regional and statewide sporting events. Next week, the Washington Range wil…
Auditions next week for Masquers season opener
SOAP LAKE — Auditions for the Masquers Theater production of the classic comedy “Blithe Spirit” are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday at the theate…
News Bites for July 18
News bits from first responder agencies around the Columbia Basin.
Regional fire report for July 18
SHELTON — The McEwan fire northwest of Shelton, in Mason County, is in the mopping-up phase, according to a statement from Central Mason Fire and EMS. The f…
Hayden Homes donating new park to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will gain another park this week. Maple Grove Park, in the new Maple Grove housing subdivision on Grape Drive north of SR 17, will b…
Moses Lake to consider annexation
MOSES LAKE — A request to annex about 84 acres into the Moses Lake city limits will be considered by city officials. Moses Lake City Council members agreed to …
Ending on a high note
RICHLAND – Playing at the D-BAT Summer Series in Richland, the Moses Lake Rattlers went 4-1 on the weekend with a win in the team’s final game of the season. …
The Cardman
EPHRATA — While there have been – quite literally – stumbles along the way, The Cardman hobby shop is now open in Ephrata and Derran Donoghue and partner Melis…
Ephrata car show shines with another large turnout year
EPHRATA — The 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine brought out car enthusiasts of all ages to C Street in Ephrata Saturday. While the turnout for the s…
Water management a tough issue to address, legislators say
QUINCY — Washington legislators are working on ways to address some of the issues around water use and water management, but it’s a long process. State Sen. Ju…
On to regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs begin pool play in the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament on Monday, aiming to reach bracket play for…