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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…
The Watershed King
GEORGE - While Watershed Festival may be known for the big-name artists that hit the stage every year, one person you may not have heard about yet is the Water…
Senior events calendar for Aug. 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN – The weather may be warm, but that’s no reason to stay home. Here are some things seniors might enjoy going to this month.
Bulls, broncs and biscuits
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair is a big deal in Grant County, and it’s only fitting that it should have a proper introduction. That happens the Friday befo…
Spirit of the rodeo
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo and Moses Lake Distillery will debut Spurstride, the rodeo’s official signature whiskey, tomorrow at Business After H…
OMSI Science Festival coming to Othello
OTHELLO — The Othello Public Library will get a visit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Aug. 19.
‘Extremely blessed’
OTHELLO — Thirteen months ago, Kip and Ilene Burns cut the ribbon on a trailer containing their two home improvement businesses, Blinds for Any Budget and B&B …
Making connections
COLUMBIA BASIN — For some people, the only time they interact with the local police is when they’re asked for their license and registration. Several law enfor…
116th Air Refueling Squadron to celebrate centennial Sunday
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – One of the oldest Air National Guard units is turning 100 this year.
Wildfire Safety Day at Moses Lake Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Wildfire Safety Day Saturday as part of its ongoing Free Family Saturday series. The event is in conj…
MCL to celebrate 75 years of service
KENNEWICK — Mid‐Columbia Libraries will celebrate 75 years of service in Kennewick on Aug. 3, according to an announcement from MCL. The event will take place 1-3 p.m. at the Kennewick library, located at 1620 S. U…
Battle buddies
EPHRATA — Sometimes, when Johnny comes marching home again, the war marches along with him. Thousands of American veterans commit suicide every year, according…
Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night – “sustainable,” “plant-based,” “eco-friendly.” More and more businesses are …
Powell Brothers to perform in Moses Lake Aug. 9
MOSES LAKE — The Powell Brothers will take the stage at the Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park Aug. 9. as part of Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series. Th…
FRESH NEWS: Summer fishing continues to be excellent
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet – dropping 1.6 feet this past week. We are currently 12.5 feet below full pool. The wa…
Dust storms: how to protect yourself
OLYMPIA — It’s no secret that Eastern Washington is dusty country, as we were reminded July 17 when a dust storm ripped through the region. While the impact on…