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Royal schools EP&O levy on Feb. 10 ballot
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District voters will be asked to accept or reject a two-year educational programs and op…
National Public Health Week recognizes outstanding work in Washington
OLYMPIA — April 3-8 is National Public Health Week, a time to celebrate the dedicated people working to improve public health across the country and here in Washington, according to a press release from the Washing…
‘Nailed it’
OTHELLO — Othello Dance and Drill team leader Bridget Maldonado said she wasn’t ready for the announcement when it came ...
Mi Cocinita pushes through the pandemic
Emerita Villafana said the pandemic has been challenging for her as a business owner and she is looking forward to having business pick back up as the weather …
Hearings set on hunting seasons and net use policy
OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is seeking public comment in a series of public hearings at the end of this week to discuss the 2022-23 hunting season, a land deal and the use of commercial po…
Utility officials push for safe digging
COLUMBIA BASIN — April is National Safe Digging Month, and a recent national survey revealed that 49% of homeowners who plan to dig this year will put themselves and their communities at risk by digging without cal…
USDA Says National, Regional Grain Stocks Down
OLYMPIA — Grain stocks in the Pacific Northwest are half of what they were last year, while a lack of soil moisture in portions of Adams County does not bode w…
Columbia Basin sports schedule April 6-13
High school sports schedule for the week of April 6-13
High winds raise dust, cause prep
COLUMBIA BASIN — The powerful gusts tearing across the Columbia Basin this week are the result of a cold front moving through Washington State, according to Na…
Ephrata SD receives $110K grant for digital whiteboards
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District Board of Directors accepted a $110,000 federal grant which will be used to purchase Promethean digital boards and trainin…
Stumpjumpers Desert 100 celebrates 50
ODESSA — The 50th annual Stumpjumpers Desert 100 was held over the weekend just outside of Odessa. The event drew thousands of people to watch and participate …
Broadway coming to the MLSD stage
MOSES LAKE — A classic Broadway tale of love, loneliness, jealousy and their consequences comes to the Moses Lake High School stage next week. The MLHS Dram…
Grant Co. looks to fill spots on planning commission
EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for two county residents to serve on the county’s planning commission, according to a press release from the commissioners Friday. The Planning Commis…
Flu activity rising in Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District officials have issued an advisory recommending people take precautions against influenza following reports of increasing influenza activity in the county. “(The health…
Accessible security
MATTAWA — JJ Calzadillas said school security is a team effort, one that takes diligence, some practice and building relationships with students and the commun…
Moses Lake incubator space celebrates grand opening
MOSES LAKE — It was a busy Saturday in the little storefront at 205 S. Division St. as the Downtown Moses Lake Association formally opened its small business i…