General News
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Othello library expands hours
OTHELLO — The Othello branch of the Mid-Columbia Libraries, 101 E. Main St., extended its hours starting Monday.
White Trail Road roundabout on tap: Traffic circle construction will affect major route in region
QUINCY — Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall 2022 on a new one-lane roundabout at White Trail Road/Road U Northwest and state Route…
Up to 4 inches of snow forecast; libraries close
EPHRATA — Keep that snow shovel, snow blower or snow plow handy, because more snow is coming, with up to 4 inches forecast by Friday.
70-year-old Quincy man identified as person who died under ‘suspicious circumstances’
The identity of a man – found dead under “suspicious circumstances” in the 300 block of H Street Southwest in Quincy Dec. 28 – was released Monday.
Rolling tribute: Truck convoy gives Moses Lake teen a send-off on wheels
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake family put together a semi-truck convoy Friday as a final send-off for their son who died just before Christmas.
Prep roundup: Tigers defeat Knights in OT
The Ephrata High School Tigers narrowly beat the Royal High School Knights in overtime Wednesday.
Grant County commissioners seek two civil service commissioners
MOSES LAKE — Grant County commissioners are looking for two county residents to fill open positions on the civil service commission.
‘Still pretty chilled’: Winter weather advisory, snow forecast this week
MOSES LAKE — In the first week of January, snow is one of those things that can happen. And it looks like snow will occur most of the first week of January 202…
Moses Lake doctor’s scrapbook details early Scouting trip
Robert Ruby was a pioneering surgeon in Moses Lake and an enthusiastic collector of autographs. He studied Native American culture and wrote a number of books …
Basin community donates to woman’s end-of-life care
The Columbia Basin community stepped up for a neighbor in need and donated to cover end-of-life expenses, plus more.
Man dies, another injured in collision near Mattawa
A Mattawa man died from injuries in a collision Saturday evening on state Route 243 near Mattawa, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Quincy girls fall to Tenino in Yakima tournament
YAKIMA — The Quincy High School Lady Jacks basketball team took on Tenino High School in the Wilbur-Ellis Sundome Shootout on Tuesday in Yakima.
Parks, pets and police: Othello council approves $19.5 million 2022 budget
OTHELLO — Othello City Council members on Dec. 13 approved a $19.5 million budget for 2022.
Due caution: Mindfulness can prevent fraud in repairs, remodeling
Winter weather, the start of the new year and a plethora of home improvement shows may see Columbia Basin homeowners eyeing repairs or improvements to their ho…
Water needs loom: Moses Lake eyes future of the city’s supply
During its last meeting of the year, the Moses Lake City Council heard an update on the city’s fresh water supply and the need to maintain and expand water sou…