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Grant County Commissioners allow fireworks, precautions urged
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners decided Monday not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Grant Coun…
Voting begins today in WA
OLYMPIA — The voting period for Washington State’s General Election officially commences today, offering residents the opportunity to participate in shaping th…
BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 17-25
COLUMBIA BASIN — Whether you celebrate Halloween or harvest, there’s no shortage of macabre fun this week in the Basin, plus crafts, live music and more. Here …
DAR calls for stories, memories from farmers
MOSES LAKE — Local residents are invited to share their memories through a program by sponsored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, acco…
‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep
State transportation officials say they are making the limited dollars for highway and bridge preservation stretch as far as they can — but it’s not far enough…
Ephrata looking for architect to remodel potential new city hall
EPHRATA — The final layout of a former business recently purchased by the city of Ephrata, and the ultimate fate of the existing Ephrata City Hall, are still t…
Cougars compete at Apple Ridge cross country course
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars Cross Country team competed in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference’s week three event at Apple Ridge Cross Country course in…
Wildcats rank second in conference preseason poll
ELLENSBURG — On Oct. 14, the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference announced its preseason poll for the upcoming women’s basketball season. The Central Washing…
EWU announces stadium renovations
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University Athletics announced they are beginning a series of projects to renovate Roos Field. The first step in this process begin…
Basin girls soccer roundup Oct. 9 – Oct. 14
MOSES LAKE – With just over two weeks left of Basin girls soccer, teams are making their push for a spot in the postseason. See below where your favorite teams…
Ephrata’s new code enforcement officer focused on standards
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata hired Ioan Horvat as the new code enforcement and building inspector. Horvat says he aims to bolster the city’s municipal standar…
Othello Hospital Commissioner Pos. 2: Lallas vs. Logan
OTHELLO — John Lallas and Martha Logan are running for Position 2 on the Othello Community Hospital Board. The position was left open in March, when former boa…
Let’s get Zillow home
OTHELLO – Zillow, named after the home-buying website, will not help you buy a home; instead, he wants to be a part of yours. This sweet cloud is neutered, up …
Basin teams compete in Hole in the Wall Invitationals
MOSES LAKE – Cross Country teams from around the Columbia Basin had a busy weekend with Lind-Ritzville, Othello and Wahluke going to the Max Jensen Invitationa…
Ephrata Middle installs inclusive playground
EPHRATA — Ephrata Middle School has completed installation of a new, inclusive playground designed to enhance outdoor playtime and learning opportunities for a…
50 years of art
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its benefit auction Saturday.