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WA still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
(The Center Square) – Although Initiative 2117 repealing the state’s cap-and-trade program was rejected by Washing…
Historic federal awards are accelerating the I-5 bridge replacement effort
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The century-old bridge connecting Washington and Oregon over the Columbia is due for replacement, according to an announcement from Gov. Jay…
Sister city students ready for fair week
Students with the Moses Lake- Yonezawa Sister City Exchange shared a taste of America at the Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning at Sinkiuse Square. From left: Emm…
Cowgirl up!
Five-year-old Harper Cary rides an inflatable bull in the Pee Wee Stampede at the Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning. Harper was later named Little Miss Moses Lak…
Most primary races unchanged as more votes counted
EPHRATA — Most primary election races in Grant and Adams counties remain unchanged after additional votes were counted during the week.
National Night Out comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The bells, lights, sirens and hoses were all on display Tuesday at Moses Lake’s National Night Out at McCosh Park, and about 2,500 people were the…
All-American
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Moses Lake’s Hunter Blackman left last month’s National Junior Olympics at Texas A&M with All-American honors, placing seventh in the …
FIRE REPORT: Swawilla fire contained
MOSES LAKE – The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning at 11:30 p.m. on July 17, was Washington's largest active blaze, having consumed approximately 53,500 acre…
Crystal clear
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, a business starts just because a hobbyist has too much of a good thing.
A quiet space
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Mental Health Quiet Room at the McGraw Clubhouse, and it’s much nee…
BMX Track adding lights
MOSES LAKE – Soon the Larson BMX Track will be able to extend its racing season, as the track is installing light poles to illuminate the track after the sun b…
Chip-sealing scheduled for SR 26 next week
OTHELLO — Drivers on State Route 26 between Othello and Vantage should be ready for occasional delays starting Monday through Aug. 22 as construction crews wor…
Mt. Rainier Nat. Park burn restrictions begin Saturday
ASHFORD — Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban starting Saturday due to increased regional fire risks, according to a press release f…
Ephrata National Guard unit to see command change
EPHRATA -- A change of command for G Company, 181st Brigade Support Battalion will be held Saturday in Ephrata at 10 a.m. with outgoing commander, Cpt. Charles V. Barnett passing command to Cpt. Georgia F. Lamb.
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 9, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
‘We’re human too’
QUINCY — The kids who came to Lauzier Park Monday evening for National Night Out knew what they wanted. “Mostly candy. They come up, they take the shots an…