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US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
MLSD investigating allegations of racism
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has asked an independent third party to investigate allegations “that racial slurs were being made between students, fans, athletes and parents” at a Saturday basketball …
Basin Briefs for Dec. 18, 2019
WARDEN — Rachel Granrath, of the engineering firm ECJ Alliance of Spokane, spoke to the Warden City Council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. ECJ Alliance is working on a report for Washington State Leg…
Upgrades planned at Grant County Fairgrounds
Increased accessibility for people with limited mobility
Port names Kersey new executive director
MOSES LAKE — Don Kersey said he’s won “the job lottery.”
Jeff Foster wins MLIRD board vote
MOSES LAKE — Jeff Foster has been elected to a third term as a director on the board overseeing the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.
Cause of bus driver’s death released
Died as a result of the accident
PUD rates for ‘emerging industry’ discussed
Commissioners will make decision in early 2020
Basin briefs for Dec. 16, 2019
TOPPENISH — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, will host a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women on Dec. 16 at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center.
Woman who kicked arresting officers sentenced to year in prison
EPHRATA — A 26-year-old Ephrata woman will spend just over a year in prison after stealing a vehicle in October, attacking officers when they attempted to arrest her and shouting that she was going to kill them.
Tour bus driver dies after collision with school bus
QUINCY — A tour bus operator died Friday after the vehicle he was operating rear-ended a school bus that was disabled in the westbound lane of Road 5-Northwest.
Animal shelters rely on donations
As with any nonprofit organization, Adams County Pet Rescue is continually in need of cash donations. Isabella Pruneda, staff member at the shelter, said it he…
A Celtic Christmas: Geoffrey Castle to perform in concert Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Musician Geoffrey Castle will bring a Celtic twist to Christmas music Sunday. The curtain goes up on “A Celtic Christmas” at 5 p.m. at the Wallens…
Quincy man sentenced to three months for domestic violence
A Quincy man pleaded guilty to third-degree domestic violence assault after reportedly kicking in the front door to his victim’s residence, grabbed her by the neck and punched her in the face several times, knockin…
Tip a Cop raises money for charity
MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact that was Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones, Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr and uniformed law enforcement officers handing out…
Scotty’s Auto Repair moves to new location
Also celebrating 25th anniversary