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A glimpse of history
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Historical Society is going all-out for America’s 250th year. “I’ve been talking wit…
Art on 3rd brings artists of all kinds to downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake will be the scene of a local art show Sept. 14, as artists from around the area gather for Art on 3rd to showcase their own work, and also share some projects with attendees. “T…
OSPI calls for cell phone limits at school
OLYMPIA — To support student learning and mental health, schools across the state and nation are updating their policies to restrict cell phone use during the …
Columbia Basin events calendar for September 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — Fairs, festivals, live music and art mark the end of summer in the Basin. Here are some things to do this month:
Ephrata church continues to clothe those in need
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Seventh Day Adventist Church continues to offer gently-used clothing to those in need every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., said …
Masquers announce ‘Annie” cast, 2024-25 lineup
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater in Soap Lake has cast its production of “Annie,” according to an announcement from the troupe, and also revealed its 2024-2025 sch…
Diamond Shruumz continue to present health risks
MOSES LAKE – Diamond Shruumz products have been officially recalled by the FDA; however, people are still obtaining them resulting in illness, hospitalization,…
WDFW seeks input on fishing rule changes in Chelan, Grant counties
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife invites the public to participate in an upcoming public meeting regarding two proposed changes to fish…
CAA pulls weeds, cleans up at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — The campus of North Elementary School in Moses Lake looks a little nicer through the efforts of a group of students and community volunteers.
GCHD to hold Community Resource Fair Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Drug addictions – and drug overdoses – affect almost everybody at some point, whether through their own experiences or those of someone they love.…
House of hope
MOSES LAKE — The house on Ashley Way looks like most other houses in the neighborhood. It’s got an upstairs and a downstairs, bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen an…
First RitzFest overcomes hitches to showcase local talent
RITZVILLE — The first annual RitzFest – a new festival showcasing local musical talent – went off well, all things considered.
Warden Community Days this weekend
WARDEN — The town of Warden will gather this weekend at Volunteer Park for its annual Warden Community Days celebration. The event used to be held on Labor…
Community backpack giveaway set for Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin and its community partners will be giving away backpacks in the Larson community Tuesday. The eve…
LETTER: Facing addiction's impacts
Hello, my name is Jakkob McCallin. I’m 28 years old and I’m from Ephrata, Washington. I’m currently incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla …
Tigers head back to class
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray welcomed staff back to campuses last Tuesday as they went back into classrooms to finish preparatio…