General News
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Active listings up, sales steady in Washington statewide
MOSES LAKE — More homes were on the market in March 2026 than a year earlier, but sales are about the same, accord…
Masquers announce ‘Annie” cast, 2024-25 lineup
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater in Soap Lake has cast its production of “Annie,” according to an announcement from the troupe, and also revealed its 2024-2025 sch…
MLSD begins school year
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake interim superintendent, Carol Lewis released a statement on Aug. 23 for the celebration of back to school. The statement begin…
Diamond Shruumz continue to present health risks
MOSES LAKE – Diamond Shruumz products have been officially recalled by the FDA; however, people are still obtaining them resulting in illness, hospitalization,…
Nat Washington Way to be repaired in spring
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata has received a $200,000 grant from the Grant County Strategic Infrastructure Program Advisory Committee at the Grant County Board…
WDFW seeks input on fishing rule changes in Chelan, Grant counties
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife invites the public to participate in an upcoming public meeting regarding two proposed changes to fish…
FIRE REPORT: Schrag Road fire in Adams Co. contained
RITZVILLE – As of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, state-mobilization resources took command of the Schrag road fire and will remain on the scene for the rest of the …
CAA pulls weeds, cleans up at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — The campus of North Elementary School in Moses Lake looks a little nicer through the efforts of a group of students and community volunteers.
New badge
EPHRATA – Officer Rebecca Amos, the Ephrata Police Department’s newest officer, was sworn in last week during the regular Ephrata City Council meeting. Her fat…
Silver alert released for 78-year-old Richland man
Silver alert released for 78-year-old Richland man
GCHD to hold Community Resource Fair Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Drug addictions – and drug overdoses – affect almost everybody at some point, whether through their own experiences or those of someone they love.…
Desert Aire shooting leaves two minors injured
DESERT AIRE -- A shooting shortly after 8 p.m. at Desert Aire Park ended with two juveniles being shot, one with a minor injury to the leg and another being ta…
House of hope
MOSES LAKE — The house on Ashley Way looks like most other houses in the neighborhood. It’s got an upstairs and a downstairs, bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen an…
First RitzFest overcomes hitches to showcase local talent
RITZVILLE — The first annual RitzFest – a new festival showcasing local musical talent – went off well, all things considered.
CBBRC to host Patriot Fall Classic Race
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club will host its third classic race of the year early next month, with the Patriot Fall Classic Race coming to …
Longtime Ritzville Police Chief to retire Sept. 30
RITZVILLE — A first review of applications for the job of Ritzville Police Chief is scheduled for Sept. 3. Ritzville Mayor Scott Yaeger said there are three ap…