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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…
Basin sports schedule for July 20-26
Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events...
Q&A with Grant County Assessor candidates
James Liebrecht is running against incumbent Melissa McKnight for the position of Grant County Assessor. Each candidate was presented with four questions and a…
New members appointed to Grant County Board of Health
EPHRATA — Changes in state law have resulted in two new members on the Grant County Board of Health, with two more to come. Legislation passed in 2021 required…
Soap Lake man's remains recovered from Alkali Lake
ALKALI LAKE - The man who drowned in Alkali Lake Saturday evening was recovered and identified Monday...
There is a balm in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — It’s never been a secret that there’s something, well, healing about the water in Soap Lake.
Multiple fires sparked along SR17 on Monday
GRANT COUNTY — A series of small fires broke out along the westbound lane of SR 17 between Moses Lake and Ephrata Monday afternoon, prompting a major callout o…
Ephrata brings in local tennis players for summer league
EPHRATA – The Tuesday night tennis league returns tonight for its third year on the Ephrata High School tennis courts, doubling as a fundraiser for the school’…
Clean Shooter Buckle Series results
WARDEN – The Clean Shooter Buckle Series results from the second of four matches were made available Sunday night, with times from Saturday’s runs for the 28 r…
Q&A with Grant County Superior Court judge candidates
GRANT COUNTY - Melissa Chlarson and Anna Gigliotti are in the running for the position of Grant County Superior Court judge. Each candidate was presented with …
Urban growth area application slows Grant County Jail project
EPHRATA — County officials are working on the application needed to add the site of the new Grant County Jail into the city of Ephrata’s urban growth area. Inc…
Former GCSO officers file $10 million in claims against county
EPHRATA — A pair of former Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking $10 million in damages from Grant County, alleging officials with the GCSO — incl…
Equine care
Stomach ulcers are often associated with stress, but they can also be caused by a variety of factors, including diet and medications. For horses, Equine Gastri…
‘Warden takes care of its own’
WARDEN — As Ed Backell walks up to the front door of the tiny Warden Food Pantry, he looks down to see a yellow plastic sack sitting on the front porch. It’…
Kovalenko named new Midway Elementary principal
MOSES LAKE — Russell Kovalenko has been selected as the new principal at Midway Elementary in Moses Lake.
15U Riverdogs prepare for regional play
EPHRATA – Following a sweep in the 2022 North Washington Babe Ruth State Tournament, the 15U Columbia Basin Riverdogs will be heading to Kelso for the regional…