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Level 2 evacuations called near Mattawa, clear as of 9 p.m. Monday
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has called a level two fire evacuation (Get Set) in Mattawa near the a…
Seattle Cossacks ride into Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Despite the weather taking a turn, the Seattle Cossacks rode down Main Avenue in Soap Lake on Sunday, performing stunts on their motorcycles for th…
‘Balance’
SOAP LAKE - Over the weekend, along with all the Fourth of July festivities, an art show was held in Soap Lake. The show was called ‘Balance’. The artist, M…
Arnold resigns from Soap Lake City Council
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Council Position 5 member Andrew Arnold gave his resignation unexpectedly at the end of the July 6 city council meeting...
Seniors without a center
ROYAL CITY — The senior scene in Royal City isn’t what it used to be.
Roundabout coming to S.R.17 at Yonezawa Blvd.
MOSES LAKE — While it’s not on the list of the city of Moses Lake’s proposed six-year street improvement projects, it’s almost certain that the intersection of…
Quincy swim team helps connect community
QUINCY — Communities big and small are held together with lots of little connections, groups that get together to do - well, whatever, from a service club proj…
Sports schedule July 6-12
COLUMBIA BASIN - Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events...
Melcher appointed to Charter School Commission
MOSES LAKE — Vickey Melcher was recently appointed as a commissioner for the Washington State Charter School Commission and Melcher said she wants to change th…
Seniors schedule for Jiuly
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Columbia Basin has several senior centers scattered around its various cities. Below are events hosted by three of those senior centers. F…
Usage increasing at Moses Lake Food Bank
MOSES LAKE — Even in the summer, the Moses Lake food bank is still busy. Moses Lake Food Bank Director Peny Archer said more people seem to be using the foo…
The Cattle Battle: Bovine Respiratory Disease
One of the greatest issues cattle owners face is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), a complex condition that can affect cattle of any age and breed...
Unsung heroes treat wastewater in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — As the person in charge of the city of Moses Lake’s wastewater treatment facilities, Chris Campbell understands the importance of what he and his …
George goes all-out for patriotic bash
GEORGE — You would expect a town named for our first president to pull out all the stops for the Fourth of July - and you’d be right to do so. “It’s a chanc…
Soap Lake’s Suds N’ Sun brings all the fun
SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake was bustling with Fourth of July fun over the weekend....
Food, fireworks and music
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake marked America’s founding over the weekend with Freedom Fest, a three-day celebration held in McCosh Park. The crowd wasn’t as big a…