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WSU choir visits Ephrata, other high schools to encourage students to sing
EPHRATA — The members of Ephrata High School’s chamber choir had a glimpse of what could be their future Thursday …
2 jailed after high-speed pursuit
OTHELLO — A pair of sisters are in jail after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase that started in Othello and ended in Franklin County.
MLPD to start holding neighborhood outreaches
MOSES LAKE — Wanting to reach residents better and address issues in specific neighborhoods, the Moses Lake Police Department will soon be holding community ou…
Commissioners, health board talk development fees
EPHRATA — Several members of the Grant County Board of Health expressed concern at its last meeting about the cost and the slow pace of approvals for well and septic permits, and wondered if something could be done…
Benefit concert planned for Feb. 25
MOSES LAKE — Violinist Jaime Jorge will perform in a benefit concert at 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Wallenstien Theater on the Big Bend Community College campus. The…
Senate votes out death penalty
OLYMPIA — The state Senate voted 26-22 to repeal the death penalty Wednesday night, rejecting several Republican amendments without debate to the consternation…
Woman burned at gas station
MOSES LAKE — A woman was burned in Moses Lake on Saturday after she was reportedly smoking in a vehicle as a man pumped gasoline into a garbage can that was in…
Brews & Tunes features local musicians, breweries
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Downtown District is a melting pot of businesses, history, a small business environment at its finest from the brick store front at Settler’s Country Market, the clock tower at a Third S…
Othello School Board discusses teacher staffing
OTHELLO — Art and foreign language instruction, and getting and keeping teachers for subjects that aren’t considered core subjects, was a topic of conversation at the Othello School Board meeting Feb. 12.
14 Basin wrestlers into state semifinals
TACOMA — The Columbia Basin has 14 wrestlers still in contention for state championships at Mat Classic XXX.
Making the right moves
MOSES LAKE — In the basement of the Assembly at Moses Lake, some kids are learning the fine points of playing chess.
Distinguished Young Woman orientation moved to Frontier Middle School
MOSES LAKE — The orientation sessions for junior high school girls interested in participating in the Distinguished Young Women program have been moved to Frontier Middle School cafeteria.
Bill requiring high school civics passes out of House
OLYMPIA — A bill that would require standalone civics education in Washington high schools passed through the House floor late last week, part of a larger effort to spur the state’s youth to get involved with their…
Othello wrangles with communications costs
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council agreed to consider a plan to jointly replace emergency communications equipment with Adams County, allowing the two entities to more closely coordinate and saving the city of Othe…
Foster parents' 'Bill of Rights' passes House
OLYMPIA — Legislation sponsored by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent that would provide a “Bill of Rights” for foster parents recently passed the state House of Repr…
Cold weather headed Grant County's direction
MOSES LAKE — It’s that time of year. The gray clouds that hang around every winter are going away, the days are getting a little longer, spring has to be close, right?