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Steady progress continues on Garred Road Fire, near Coulee City
COULEE CITY — Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Garrett Road Fire burning between Highways 2 an…
Outdoor school could bridge COVID-19 learning gaps
OLYMPIA — Middle school-age students may have more learning opportunities outside of the classroom under legislation considered by the Senate on Monday. Sen…
Moses Lake developers appeal comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — A group of property owners and real estate developers, led by ASPI Group, is asking a state board to reconsider revisions to the city’s comprehens…
Quincy High School drama club to present ‘High School Musical’
QUINCY — The story of a star-crossed romance and its effect on East High School comes to the Quincy High School stage for two weekends starting Friday.
Infant formula recall expanded
OLYMPIA — Illinois-based Abbott Nutrition has expanded its recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas because of possible bacterial cont…
Jacks win first state game
YAKIMA — After some first-half jitters, the Quincy Jacks scored a convincing 69-51 win over the Blaine Borderites in the first game at the 1A Hardwood Classic …
MLHS girls fall to Emerald Ridge in state tournament
TACOMA — The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team took on its first matchup of the WIAA 4A state tournament on Wednesday morning against Emerald Ridge …
Grant County Republicans gather
MOSES LAKE — For Caleb Heimlich, the issue is simple. “There’s not a single area of life where we’re better off today than two years ago,” the chair of the Wa…
State legislation could provide low-interest student loans
OLYMPIA — High-interest loans may no longer deter low-income families seeking higher education under legislation considered by the Senate Ways & Means Committe…
Visions in white: Enchanting Bridal Show prepares for post-COVID wedding season
MOSES LAKE — The snow wasn’t quite melted outside, but in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday, it was a bright spring day, perfect…
Community members honored at Othello Chamber banquet
OTHELLO — Othello area residents gathered Friday for the Othello Chamber of Commerce’s banquet where several people were recognized for their contributions to …
Moses Lake looks forward to first state game
The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team will be playing in their first game of the state tournament on March 2 at the Tacoma Dome.
Skating for sport
The Columbia Basin Roller Derby team is getting back into action with the start of a new season, and encouraging people to try the sport.
City begins review of shoreline plan
MOSES LAKE — With the Moses Lake Planning Commission beginning to review its shoreline management plan, one of the first steps involves updating the city’s sho…
Inslee to end mask mandate on March 12
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Washington’s indoor mask mandate would end on March 12 rather than March 21, as previously announced. Washingtonian…
Adams County unemployment rate drops in December
OTHELLO — Recovery in Adams County’s food processing sector and expansion of its health services industry contributed to a substantial drop in the county’s une…