General News
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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…
Royal City man booked for first-degree rape of a child
ROYAL CITY – Sergio Leal Barragan was arrested by Grant County Detectives Tuesday in relation to the sexual assault of two juveniles over a prolonged period. The 54-year-old Royal City man had his first court appea…
Nominations, donations sought for Quincy PD holiday charity
QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers are looking for both nominations and donations for their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas charitable projects. Q…
Local union members react to Boeing contract vote
MOSES LAKE – Union members from IAM 751 voted against a new contract from Boeing Wednesday, with 64% rejecting the new contract, according to a union media rel…
Water rate study planned for Quincy
QUINCY — Quincy City Council members will be asked to commission a study of the city’s water rates and rate structure as part of a long term project to upgrade…
Law Enforcement logs for Oct. 25, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
Can you pass the U.S. Naturalization Test?
In our last edition, we published the questions that may be posed to those seeking to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Of the 100 possible que…
Wanapum unveil new mobile museum
EPHRATA — An upgraded mobile museum that tells the story of the Wanapum Band of the Priest Rapids Indians was unveiled to Grant County Public Utility District …
Basin events for Oct. 25-Nov. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — There's plenty happening in the Basin this week. Here are a few things to mark on the calendar.
Halloween events for Oct. 25-31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night will be out and about the Basin. Here are a few family-friendly ways to get your sc…
Orange E Carnival returns for 54th year
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is hosting its 54th annual Orange E Carnival from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Ephrata High School performing a…
Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Lib…
Mavs fall 2-1 to Wenatchee on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – While the Mavericks had plenty of scoring opportunities late in the match, Moses Lake couldn’t overcome the one-goal deficit against Wenatchee and…
Port of Othello reservoir scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — A project to build a second water reservoir at the Port of Othello facility in Bruce is scheduled to go out to bid in early 2025. Port commission…
Grant Co. Commission candidates discuss policies at American Legion
EPHRATA – Candidates for the Grant County Commissioner, auditor's office, U.S. Representatives and Grant Public Utility District gathered at American Legion Po…
Henderson addresses commissioner election issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidate David Henderson said he would support streamlining regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects. He also …