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Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George
GEORGE — Drivers on State Route 283 south of Adams Road will be experiencing a delay while crews respond to an her…
Sixers 14U come up short in Sunday action
ELLENSBURG – On Sunday, the Central Washington Sixers 14U baseball team were defeated in the championship round of the Clash of Kittitas tournament. They fell …
ACH American Legion 18U ready for playoffs
COULEE CITY – The ACH American Legion 18U baseball team concluded a successful weekend of competition. Across two doubleheaders and a single game on Sunday, Am…
Mattawa library expands hours, looking for new librarian
MATTAWA — Hours of operation have been extended at the Mattawa Public Library. Amanda Brack, communications and engagement manager for NCW Libraries, said the …
NEWS BITES: July 16, 2025
NEWS BITES: July 16, 2025
Columbia Basin Railroad may be in process of sale
WARDEN — The Columbia Basin Railroad may be in the process of being sold. In a request filed with the federal Surface Transportation Board, Jaguar Transport Ho…
Purple Party to kick off Alzheimer’s fundraiser Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Purple will be the color to wear Thursday. “(The Purple Party) is a really great kickoff for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease,” said Terri…
Moose spotted in Ephrata, residents told to exercise caution
EPHRATA —A moose has been spotted wandering through Ephrata and nearby communities over the past few days, drawing the attention of residents and prompting aut…
Manta Rays host Sizzlin Summer Swim Meet
MOSES LAKE – The Manta Rays Aquatics team hosted the Sizzlin Summer Swim Meet at the Moses Lake Surf n’ Slide Water Park over the weekend. The event began Frid…
Fire burns about 100 acres near Mattawa
MATTAWA — A wildland fire scorched about 100 acres about two miles west of Mattawa Tuesday afternoon. Grant County Fire District 8 Chief Matt Hyndman said the …
QUINCY MAYORAL RACE: Paul Worley
QUINCY – Paul Worley is running for re-election for Quincy Mayor. Worley has been on the city council for 12 years and mayor for eight. “We’ve got several …
QUINCY MAYORAL RACE: Manny Rodriguez
QUINCY – Manny Rodriguez is on the ballot to run for Mayor of Quincy. The 35-year-old raised in Quincy said he hopes to give back to the community that he grew…
Columbia Basin Hospital celebrates 75 years
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital was important to the community 75 years ago, and it’s still a vital part of Ephrata’s health care. “The grand opening (of…
ACH Legion A secures fourth place in league
COULEE CITY – On Sunday, the ACH Legion A baseball team swept the North Idaho Lakers in a doubleheader in Sandpoint, Idaho. With their two wins, they secured f…
Freewind martial arts holding seminars
MOSES LAKE – On Monday, Freewind Martial Arts hosted a seminar for community members. One of three this week, Monday’s seminar was called Mat Monday. According…
MLSD takes preliminary look at 2025-26 finances
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District board held a special meeting Thursday to discuss preliminary budget numbers. “Tonight, we are going to do a fa…