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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026
OLYMPIA — Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of …
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
(The Center Square) – A new slate of taxes goes into effect on Wednesday. The changes were passed as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget package, which lawmake…
Moses Lake man arrested after Coulee City standoff
COULEE CITY — A Moses Lake man was arrested and booked in the Grant County Jail Monday on a felony warrant from Pasco. Kelly Joe Blackburn, 42, was found hiding at a house in Coulee City and refused to come out. …
Othello candidate forum Oct. 7
OTHELLO — Othello-area voters will get a chance to listen to candidates for local offices at a forum Oct. 7 at The Showhouse, 130 N. Broadway Ave., Othello. Sh…
Ephrata man injured in SR 17 collision
EPHRATA — The Washington State Patrol is investigating a collision at the intersection of state Route 17 and state Route 28 Monday that sent an Ephrata man to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Danny Rhoads, 43, …
Adams County public works director resigns for new job
RITZVILLE — Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger will serve as the interim public works director while county officials search for new one. Longtime public works…
Basin Volleyball round up – Sept.24 - Sept. 29
MOSES LAKE – As the 2025 Basin volleyball continues, teams are preparing to make their push for a spot in the post season. See below where your favorite teams …
Vikings fall short against CBC
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings volleyball team (2-13) played in a close three-set match against Columbia Basin College Friday evening, but…
Jacks earn first win of the season
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (1-3) earned their first win of the season Friday, overcoming the Wapato Wolves 35-14 on the road. Head Coach Seth Longwill said he w…
Ephrata PD logs for Oct. 2, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
WorkSource Job Fair coming Friday
MOSES LAKE — Job seekers will have a chance to connect with employers at the WorkSource Job Fair Friday.
Live grenade discovered in family’s front yard
HARTLINE – Grant County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a residence in 600 block of Willard Street in Hartline Monday after a three-year-old boy found a live…
Ephrata welcomes a sweet new shop
EPHRATA – Moonbeam Sweets and Treats is the newest addition to local businesses in Ephrata. The shop is located at 156 First Ave NW and features a variety of d…
Palmer’s Adventure Farm kicks off Fall Fest
MOSES LAKE – Palmer’s Adventure Farm has begun its Fall Fest over the weekend. Formerly known as StrawBelly’s, the farm held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday a…
Samaritan Hospital opening scheduled for March 2026
MOSES LAKE — The projected opening day for the new Samaritan Hospital is about six months away. “We expect that we would get the temporary certificate of oc…