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WEATHER: April 13-17
Monday: A 20% chance of rain in the morning. Otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West winds up to 14 mile…
Polishing up on animal nail care
While getting a manicure or pedicure is often seen as a luxury for people, proper nail care is a necessity for dogs and cats. Regular nail maintenance in co…
March, April state park free days announced
OLYMPIA — Washington residents can park for free in state parks on three days this spring, with the first one being Wednesday. The Discover Pass won’t be re…
Warden beats La Conner at state tournament
SPOKANE - The Warden High School girls basketball team took a victory over La Conner Thursday during the State 2B basketball tournament, 61-48. “The girls j…
Housing market remains tight in Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Real estate professionals seem to be pretty well agreed on what home buyers are looking for in today’s market. “Really, they’re looking for…
Open and concealed carry restriction likely to expand
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Legislature has passed a bill to restrict gun owners from practicing open-carry and possession in certain settings after a Senat…
EPA says fewer chemical releases in PNW
OLYMPIA — Fewer toxic chemicals were released into the environment in the Pacific Northwest over the last few years, according to an announcement by the Enviro…
USDA accepting marketing grant applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new round of grants designed to help local farmers market their produce. …
Lind Artist reinvents the wheels…
LIND — Tom Strohmaier never set out to be an artist. “My father-in-law used to restore buggies, horse-drawn buggies, sleighs and wagons,” Strohmaier said. “…
Law enforcement reports for the week of Feb. 28
Ephrata Police Department Feb. 18 Report of theft from a business in the 200 block of Basin Street Southwest. Feb. 19 Report of attempted theft of …
Outdoor school could bridge COVID-19 learning gaps
OLYMPIA — Middle school-age students may have more learning opportunities outside of the classroom under legislation considered by the Senate on Monday. Sen…
Moses Lake developers appeal comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — A group of property owners and real estate developers, led by ASPI Group, is asking a state board to reconsider revisions to the city’s comprehens…
Quincy High School drama club to present ‘High School Musical’
QUINCY — The story of a star-crossed romance and its effect on East High School comes to the Quincy High School stage for two weekends starting Friday.
Spokane counselor agrees to $138,000 Medicaid settlement
SPOKANE — A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office on Feb. 25 states that a Spokane mental health counselor has agreed to pay $138,984 to resolve allegations that he and his company fraudulently billed Washin…
Washington announces new scratch-off lottery games
OLYMPIA — If you like to win money, Washington’s Lottery has a few new games for you. On Wednesday, the lottery announced the debut of its $25 Million Cash …
MLHS girls fall to Emerald Ridge in state tournament
TACOMA — The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team took on its first matchup of the WIAA 4A state tournament on Wednesday morning against Emerald Ridge …