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FERC issues Sunland ruling
QUINCY — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted a request from the Grant County PUD to include property in the Sunland Estates development inside the PUD project boundary.
'Columbia River Reads' book chosen
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library has announced the book for its 2017 Columbia River Reads program. Cheryl Strayed, author of “Wild,” will appear …
Art to heart
MOSES LAKE — The arts and their importance – not just to individuals, but to society – was the message at the annual Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraising soi…
Ephrata man charged for attempting to elude deputies
SOAP LAKE — A Ephrata man was charged for attempting to elude deputies in a high-speed chase that reportedly reached 95 mph on county roads near Soap Lake.
Cupid's Market coming to ML Feb. 11
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin could see temperatures rocket all the way up to 40 degrees next week before the next winter blast rolls in.
Youth academy gives Moses Lake teen second chance
MOSES LAKE — Gavin Mann is glad to be back in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake board considers $20 vehicle license fee
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s newly created Transportation Benefit District (TBD) is leaning in the direction of imposing a $20 vehicle licensing fee.
Othello voters to decide fate of school M&O levy
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year maintenance and operations levy in a special election Feb. 14. If approved, the levy would replace one approved by voters in …
Chamber to spearhead a new summer festival
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to summertime in Moses Lake it doesn’t take much coercion to find another reason to party.
Bails set in Jill Sundberg homicide case
GEORGE — Bails for the five men who were arrested in connection with the December death of Jill Sundberg have been set.
A matter of size
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a $135.3 million construction bond in February, which includes money for a ne…
WinCo Foods expects to hire 170 people
MOSES LAKE — The much anticipated opening of WinCo Foods in Moses Lake means 170 new jobs are coming to the Columbia Basin.
Testimony begins on Hirst decision bills
OLYMPIA — Two bills, which are aimed at solving well water and building permit issues caused by a controversial Washington State Supreme last year, were testif…
Chicago man gets 30 years for I-90 murder
RITZVILLE — A Chicago man will spend 30 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend in front of their young son while high on drugs.
Farming has bright future under Trump administration
KENNEWICK — Jay Lehr isn’t opposed to free trade.