General News
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Active listings up, sales steady in Washington statewide
MOSES LAKE — More homes were on the market in March 2026 than a year earlier, but sales are about the same, accord…
Lynn Falconer named Paramedic of the Year for Moses Lake Fire Department
MOSES LAKE — Lynn Falconer said she originally volunteered as a firefighter to get some experience with a fire department.
Big Bend Power Cooperative issues refunds
RITZVILLE — Big Bend Electric Cooperative, which provides electricity to customers in Adams and Franklin counties, announced Tuesday it will pay refunds of around $2.2 million to its members.
Wahluke SD to run revised levy proposal while Othello SD defers bond decision
ATTAWA — The Wahluke School Board has decided to submit a revised educational programs and operations levy proposal to district voters in April.
Hearts of champions
TACOMA/FEDERAL WAY — Nearly 50 athletes from the Columbia Basin competed at the state wrestling and swimming competitions, five of them walking away as state c…
Sniffed out: K-9 officer foils burglary
Roberto Robles Mejia, 41, of Othello was arrested in connection with a break-in at Commercial Tire on North Frontage Road just east of Moses Lake on Sunday, ac…
WDFW seeks comment on wolf-livestock rules
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to submit written comments through April 11 regarding a new rule that will address wolf-livestock conflict deterrence measures, according to a WDF…
Legislators consider ghost gun legislation
OLYMPIA — The manufacture, sale and distribution of “ghost guns,” often-homemade weapons that are untraceable by authorities, may soon become illegal in Washin…
Royal girls wrestler wins state title, Othello boys team takes third at Mat Classic
TACOMA — Alondra Morales of Royal High School brought home a state championship and the Othello boys wrestling team placed third in Class 2A at Mat Classic XX…
Leading energy: Rich Wallen new head of Grant County PUD
EPHRATA — Rich Wallen didn’t take the traditional path to get to his new job as general manager and chief executive officer of the Grant County Public Utility …
EPA fines SGL for gas leaks
OLYMPIA — The Environmental Protection Agency has fined SGL Carbon about $139,000 for improperly reporting three hydrogen cyanide gas leaks beginning late 2017…
Lions girls outdo Waterville-Mansfield to take district title
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School girls basketball team took on Waterville-Mansfield and, in a repeat of history, made a b…
MLCA/CCS boys take district title from SL
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team took the district title on Feb. 17 in a tight matchup with Soap Lak…
'Barnyard chic': The Southern Gypsie boutique opens in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Erin Fruge opened The Southern Gypsie boutique in Ephrata at 444 Basin St. NW in Ephrata on Feb. 5. The business specializes in gifts, clothing and d…
ECBID to turn on water
OTHELLO — The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will begin filling the East Low Canal on Wednesday, March 23, announcing a formal start to the 2022 irrigation season.
Taking their lead from Canada
MOSES LAKE — Around 200 truck drivers, farmers, family members and others came from across Grant County — many in vehicles flying U.S. flags, Gadsden “Don’t tr…