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Delays anticipated at Othello intersection as roundabout construction begins
OTHELLO — Construction begins Monday on a new roundabout near Othello, which will mean the start of flagger-contro…
ICE officer arrested in Othello child sex trafficking investigation
OTHELLO — A 47-year-old Ellensburg man was arrested by Othello Police officers Tuesday in connection with an incident where he allegedly traveled to Othello to…
Semi causes six-car pile-up south of Quincy
QUINCY — Nine people received minor injuries in a six-car pile-up south of Quincy on Wednesday when a semi-tractor trailer failed to stop for construction work…
Pandemic hog payments to increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week it is increasing the amount of money in the department’s Spot Market Hog Pandemic Pro…
ML council increases animal shelter funding
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council has increased its support for Grant County Animal Outreach to $100,000 per year following an appeal from the organizat…
Othello Athletic Director Jenny McCourtie
OTHELLO – Born and raised in Othello, Jenny McCourtie has spent the previous four years as the Athletic Director for Othello High School. “I think that’s th…
Floodfest celebrates education of the Dry Falls and Sun Lakes
DRY FALLS/SUN LAKES - The annual Ice Age Floodfest was held at the Dry Falls Visitor Center on Saturday and featured the efforts of many to educate the public …
Fire season is here, are we ready?
WASHINGTON - With how devastating the 2021 fire season was, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, it is important for residents to know what to expect this ye…
Quincy council approves downtown revitalization plan
QUINCY — A plan that provides a framework for possible improvements to downtown Quincy was approved by the Quincy City Council on July 19. The downtown revital…
New Samaritan Hospital project paused
MOSES LAKE — Construction of a new Samaritan Hospital has been put on hold while hospital district officials work to close the gap between the project cost and…
Basin sports schedule for July 27-Aug. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN - Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events...
NCW Libraries open for those trying to stay cool
COLUMBIA BASIN - The Grant County Health District issued a release regarding cooling centers in the area for those trying to stay cool in the heat. The rele…
Ephrata Schools looking for new board member
EPHRATA - In a press release on July 26, the Ephrata School District announced that they were seeking candidates for an open position on the Ephrata School Boa…
QVMC board selects architect
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioners have selected Trinity:NAC, Spokane, to design the new Quincy hospital, if the project moves forward. “Th…
WSU linebacker named to Butkus Award watch list
CHICAGO – Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley was one of 51 players named to the 2022 Butkus Award watch list on Monday, annually presented to the best l…
EWU's Chism, Jerome named to All-Big Sky lists
SPOKANE – Eastern Washington University receiver Efton Chism III and defensive lineman Joshua Jerome were both named to the preseason All-Big Sky list on Monda…