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Small, local shops offer unique Christmas gifts
MOSES LAKE — Plenty of people do all their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their laptop. But just a few blo…
USApple acts as industry advocate in Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC — Where there is information, there is misinformation, and one of the jobs of USApple is to combat misinformation that’s out there. Jim Bair, pre…
Adopt this a-Maize-ing dog
OTHELLO – Maize, sweeter than kettle corn, is ready to find his forever farm. He is a small mixed breed that is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. He is th…
Greater Health Now launches new podcast: Care & Consequence
KENNEWICK– Greater Health Now, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing population health, has officially launched its monthly podcast, “Care & Conseque…
Everyone needs a Wildcard once in a while ...
OTHELLO — Wildcard has a hairdo that matches her level of adorable. Fully-grown, Wildcard won’t get bigger overall and is up to date on vaccinations, is spayed…
Ephrata SD moves forward on $75M bond election
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Facility Study Group proposed a $75 million bond to the Ephrata School Board Monday night. The board unanimously approved…
Ephrata Food Bank faces growing needs amid uncertainty
EPHRATA – As local food banks brace for potential increases in demand, Phyllis Fuglie, Director of the Ephrata Food Bank, is reaching out to the community for …
Meeting essential needs
WENATCHEE — A growing turnout gathered at the Wenatchee Convention Center on October 22 for Thriving Together NCW’s Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow Summit, a…
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR POS. 3: Fought vs. Garcia
OTHELLO – There are two candidates running for the Othello School District Director District 3 position this year which are Birdie Fought and Juan “Jerry” Garc…
Conflict arises over Purple Sage Meadows Development
SOAP LAKE — A dispute is unfolding between North Pacific Investments, Inc. and the City of Soap Lake over the proposed Purple Sage Meadows housing development,…
Basin District Tournament Schedule Oct. 29- Nov. 1, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournament schedules have been updated by the WIAA for teams in the basin. See where your local team will be playing this weekend.
New Samaritan Hospital scheduled to open March 7
MOSES LAKE — The new Samaritan Hospital should officially become the property of the hospital district Dec. 12. Consultant Joe Kunkel said Tuesday the first da…
Tentative contract reached for MLFD study
MOSES LAKE — Whether or not to convert the Moses Lake Fire Department to a different operating model and if so, what it should be, will be the subject of a fea…
Mavs fall to Eisenhower in conference matchup
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks (7-5-1) played at home against Eisenhower Tuesday evening, where they fell 1-4. Mavs head coach Alysha Overland said it w…
How can you resist these eyes?
MOSES LAKE — Quill is a resident at Grant County Animal Outreah with the warmest set of puppy dog eyes you’ve ever seen. He’s a touch over two years old and is…
MLSD hosting bullying town hall today
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is inviting community members to participate in a town hall meeting focused on addressing bullying and its preventi…