General News
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WEATHER: April 20-24
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.
Japanese consul-general visits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The ties between Moses Lake and Japan were highlighted Monday as Japan’s consul-general for the region paid a visit to Moses Lake.
Port of Othello reflects on its ongoing business incubator space
OTHELLO – The Port of Othello Executive Director Chris Faix said that the port’s ongoing business incubator has so far been a success, but has not yet provided…
Statewide fishing season opens April 27, redesigned fishing app launched
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will recognize the opening of fishing season with a statewide trout fishing derby. Lakes throughout th…
Crop Report: Warmer weather for WA
OLYMPIA - There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington from April 8 to April 14, up from 5.1 days suitable the previous week.
Huskies sweep Prosser in doubleheader
OTHELLO – A doubleheader sweep of Prosser improved the Othello Huskies to 13-2 this season, defeating the Mustangs by scores of 9-1 and 8-3 on Saturday afterno…
Box score roundup for April 13
MOSES LAKE – The results noted below are for games that occurred Saturday. Box scores are available where provided by local school district coaching staff.
Ephrata man arrested in apparent road rage incident
EPHRATA — A man was arrested Friday evening for pulling a gun on a motorist in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Area leaders assemble to address opioid epidemic
DESERT AIRE – Leaders from around the Columbia Basin gathered at the Wanapum Heritage Center Thursday to discuss the ongoing battle against Fentanyl – a synthe…
Chilly and dusty weather returns to the Basin
MOSES LAKE — The good news is the likelihood of snow in Tuesday’s forecast isn’t all that likely in the Columbia Basin. The bad news is that the warm, tantaliz…
Weather for the week of April 15, 2024
Weather for the week of April 15, 2024
Apple Blossom Festival 104-year-old Wenatchee tradition
WENATCHEE — Apples, apple blossoms, parades, a car show, carnival rides, live music, crafts for children, food booths and plenty of activities will fill the st…
Respiratory virus season ends for ‘23-24
MOSES LAKE — Grant County had three COVID-19-related deaths and three flu-related deaths in the 2023-24 in the epidemic phase of the respiratory virus season, …
A place of her own
ROYAL CITY — Tara Zamarron has found her home. “We grew up, my husband and I both, in Michigan, born and raised,” Zamarron said. “We had some friends who mo…
CWU photography student wins national innovation award
ELLENSBURG — Charlie Tadlock’s fascination with the open road came to him in his search for his artistic voice in photography on the highways of Montana. Now, that fascination has earned him the Society for Phot…
Grant PUD sets community meetings on rate policy
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners and staff will be soliciting the opinion of PUD customers on the future of its rate structure in a series of public me…