General News
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WEATHER: April 25-30
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Potential molestation victims asked to contact MLPD
MOSES LAKE – A Tacoma area motocross coach was arrested on charges relating to child pornography, and other potential victims may be located in Grant County...
Newhouse introduces measure supporting organic farming
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, is sponsoring legislation intended to support research into organic agriculture and improve data collection…
Reclamation releases climate plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees water projects across the country including the Grand Coulee Dam and the Columbia Basin Proje…
Bill to address health care staffing signed into law
OLYMPIA — A bill to help address the healthcare staffing shortage by mitigating unmanageable patient loads and worker burnout was signed into law Thursday. …
Youth and Families seeks nominees
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families is accepting nominations for the Engaging Father Award...
Repairs approved for Quincy Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The intricate process of building a new Quincy Aquatic Center is underway – in a way – and in the meantime, a section of the existing pool will be get…
George City Council considers security agreement
GEORGE — The George City Council discussed, but did not decide on, a novel offer from the Port of Quincy at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The proposa…
Business shindig
EPHRATA – Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Director Rita Witte said she was excited at the response as the chamber hosted its first annual business expo during its …
Quincy man sought in connection with East Wenatchee murder
EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man is being sought by Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies in connection with an April 17 shooting that left an East Wenatchee man dead…
Les Schwab cuts ribbon in Moses
MOSES LAKE – Luis Bahena, manager of the new Les Schwab Tires location at 1580 E. Yonezawa Blvd in Moses Lake, is joined by staff, Les Schwab executives and me…
Purple Sage Meadows receives land use permit
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted Wednesday night to pass the land use permit for the Purple Sage Meadows planned development district. “This cit…
CWU to Host Wildcat Open this Saturday
ELLENSBURG – The CWU Wildcats will host their only at-home meet this season on Saturday and will incorporate honoring their 22 seniors at the event, according …
Pro bull riders return to Kennewick in September
KENNEWICK – The Professional Bull Riders will come back to Kennewick this fall for the Challenger Series’ PBR Tri-Cities Classic on Sept. 8-9...
Herald to host 11th Annual NIE Golf Classic this summer
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Herald’s Newspapers In Education Golf Classic is returning on June 21, with proceeds going to the Herald’s NIE program. As p…
Zags add EWU transfer Venters
SPOKANE – Eastern Washington transfer Steele Venters is signing with Gonzaga, the Bulldogs announced in a release on Monday...