General News
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On ‘Wicked’ in print
MOSES LAKE — “Wicked” and the sequel “Wicked: For Good” have taken over my household. After the first watch at Fai…
Roundabout at SR 17 and Grape Drive starts to take shape
MOSES LAKE — The traffic signal at Grape Drive and state Route 17 has been removed, and some of the roadbed already has been torn out and repaved.
Social media threat causes modified lockdowns at four Othello schools Monday morning
OTHELLO — Four Othello schools were placed on a modified lockdown Monday morning after a social media message allegedly threatened McFarland Middle School. …
CWU Dining Services garners award for Fresh Bar
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University Dining Services recently earned a Loyal E. Horton Dining Award for its Fresh Bar concept, according to a press relea…
Sand Scorpions have a blast at the Off Road Bash
MOSES LAKE - The Sand Scorpion Off Road Vehicle group was at it again tearing up the sand at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes with their annual Memorial Day Off Road …
Aerobatic pilots coming to Ephrata
EPHRATA - Chapter 67 of the International Aerobatic Club, or IAC, will be conducting its Apple Cup Contest at Ephrata Municipal Airport on June 10-11. A press…
Summer meal program set to begin
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will offer its summer meal program again this year, according to a press release from the agency. The annual Summer Food Service Pro…
Masquers Theater presents thriller-comedy
SOAP LAKE — The curtain goes up Friday on a classic thriller rebooted to a comedy at the Masquers Theater, 322 Main Ave. E. in Soap Lake.
Parks Service announces Mt. Rainier open attractions
ASHFORD — Officials with the National Park Service announced on Monday said some portions of Mt. Rainier National Park remain closed and asked visitors to chec…
Grappling with Giardia
When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks, and heartworms. But on…
Wahluke elementary students release salmon into the wild
MATTAWA — One after another the children picked up a cup, each with its own salmon fry swimming around, and one after another they poured the contents into the…
Ephrata hosts summer league basketball tournament
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School hosted its Buckets In the Basin Summer Tip Off tournament this past weekend, featuring boys varsity and JV squads from around the…
Operation Teddy Bear Lift to aid children in Ukraine
SEATTLE - Warm 106.9 and the Ukraine Association of Washington State, or UAWS, have teamed up for Operation Teddy Bear Lift, a campaign to send over 10,000 teddy bears to children affected by the war in Ukraine, a …
Health insurance providers request rate increases
OLYMPIA — Fourteen of the state’s major health insurance providers are asking Washington state regulators to approve an average 7.16% increase in health insurance premiums in Washington for 2023, according to a pre…
Library reading program announced
WENATCHEE — Registration opens June 13 for the summer reading program sponsored by North Central Washington Libraries. The NCWL system includes all community libraries in Grant County. “Read Beyond the Beaten Path…
Excited for the future
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School graduating class of 2022 took their final steps as seniors Friday night at the Royal High School football field. Assistan…