General News
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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…
Bridging the digital divide
MOSES LAKE – In today’s digital world where farmers use GPS systems to operate combines, artificial intelligence runs machines to sort apples by grade and bank…
Ephrata intersection closed Tuesday for bridge work
EPHRATA — Drivers should plan alternate routes to get in and out of downtown Ephrata next Tuesday as Washington Department of Transportation crews work on the …
WA to spend $150M in CCA money on energy rebates
(The Center Square) – Washington state plans to spend approximately $150 million of taxpayer dollars generated from the Climate Commitment Act to issue residen…
Disappearing America
MOSES LAKE — Artist Deon Matzen will make an appearance at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday to open her new exhibit. “My theme for this show … is “…
Sasquatch expert to speak at library
KENNEWICK — Mid-Columbia Libraries will host a two-day lecture series entitled “Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science” Friday and Saturday at the Kennewick Public Li…
Law enforcement logs for July 12, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
FIRE REPORT: More than 100 human-caused fires in the Northwest so far this summer
PORTLAND, Ore. — Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington, according to a statement f…
BASIN COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 12-18
Here are a few things to do to take your mind off the heat this coming week:
Ephrata-Soap Lake Ag Boosters in need of donations
EPHRATA — Organizers of a fund to support 4-H, Grange and FFA participants from Ephrata and Soap Lake at the annual stock sale during the Grant County Fair sai…
Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation supports hospital mission
EPHRATA – As a public hospital district operates, it needs community support to keep its mission of serving the community’s health needs. That may be purchasin…
Burgess says planning for growth part of Grant Co. Commission's job
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidate Kevin Burgess said county and city governments need to think ahead when planning for growth. Burgess is running …
Folk festival to debut in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake will spread its cultural wings this weekend with the first-ever Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival. The festival, which goes all day Sat…
FRESH NEWS: Trout, walleye biting well at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,039 feet, dropping 1.8 feet this past week. We are currently 7.5 feet below full pool. The water te…
State health agency receives $2.5 million to boost school-based services
OLYMPIA — Washington schools will benefit from a federal health services grant, according to an announcement by the Washington State Health Care Authority. …
Red Cross offers movie tickets to blood donors
OTHELLO — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Othello on July 23, where donors can have a chance to save a life and get a free movie ticket to bo…