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Hansen Road overpass demo starts July 7
MOSES LAKE — Demolition will begin July 7 on the overpass at Hansen Road in Moses Lake. Washington Department of T…
River Dogs clinch spot in bracket play at regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs have been lighting up the scoreboards through their first three games at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regio…
Super friends
SOAP LAKE — Sina Long said she just kept coming to work after her late boss passed away and ended up taking on the shop owner role at Hair Masters in downtown …
Cardwell retires from Ephrata Schools
EPHRATA – Frank Cardwell retired in late June from the Ephrata School District after 42 years of service to the community’s students.
Waterworks in development near Columbia Ridge
EPHRATA - Crews with construction equipment could be seen earlier this week near the newly-remodeled Columbia Ridge Elementary. The Ephrata School District and…
Ephrata car show winners announced
EPHRATA — Dennis Crossley has been awarded Best in Show at the 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, according to an announcement from the Ephrata Cham…
Othello fire deemed arson, other fires continue statewide
OTHELLO — A fire in Othello was deliberately set Tuesday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office...
News Bites for July 20, 2023
News bits from around the Columbia Basin.
Police testify in Patriot Front trial
The lead detective who investigated the 31 members of Patriot Front found crammed into a U-Haul truck on their way to a 2022 Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene…
Traffic study approved for Quincy’s 13th Avenue
QUINCY — A contract to study traffic patterns and traffic volume on 13th Avenue Southwest, the first step in possibly widening it, was approved by the Quincy C…
George approves Quincy Valley Regional Parks District
GEORGE — The George City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the city’s participation in a proposal to form the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District.…
Moses Lake council candidates detail views at forum
MOSES LAKE — Homelessness, growth, water and water use were among the topics addressed by four candidates for Moses Lake City Council at a forum Tuesday. In…
July 21-27 declared Paddle Safe Week
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Boating Program announced Tuesday in a news release that Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation declar…
Ephrata schools announce new hours, start dates
EPHRATA - The Ephrata School District has announced the first day of school for each of its campuses as well as new hours for those campuses...
Japanese beetle could spread across WA in 20 years
PULLMAN — Without intervention, the colorful but devastating Japanese beetle could make its way across the evergreen state within two decades, according to a s…
27th Spud Run
OTHELLO – The All Cities Classic Car Club hosted Othello’s 27th annual Spud Run car show Friday evening in front of City Hall, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.…