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Ephrata School Board seeking board applicants after resignation
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors following …
Grant County Jail Roster for May 14, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 13. No arrests had been made on May 14 as of 5 p.m. Thursday. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Ja…
Carlstrom brings experience, energy to Tigers hoops
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District announced Ryan Carlstrom as the new head coach of boys basketball Thursday. With excitement in his voice, Carlstrom said …
Mavericks clinch co-league, district titles in playoff finish
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks boys golf team secured a Co-league and district championship at Apple Tree Golf Course in a playoff on their way to quali…
Knights sweep district doubleheader, earns shot at state berth
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (18-7) defeated Kiona-Benton 6-1 and Chelan 10-0 Wednesday to advance to the play-in games in the 1A district 5 tournament. Thes…
Ephrata names Carlstrom head basketball coach
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has named Ryan Carlstrom its new head coach of boys basketball. According to a press release, Carlstroms’ hire will be ma…
Students make 250th anniversary quilt and learn American history
MOSES LAKE — Mount Rushmore, Uncle Sam, the White House and the Statue of Liberty are among the American icons immortalized in thread by the students at AIM Sc…
‘Gather, laugh and be together’
EPHRATA — A space originally created to bring students together through inclusive play and learning now carries a deeper meaning at Ephrata Middle School. O…
Juneteenth celebration coming next month
MOSES LAKE — The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Moses Lake will host a Juneteenth celebration next month at McCosh Park, with live entertainment, an infor…
Ready to go nuts for love?
Meet Hazelnut — a tiny chi with a big crunch of charm. This beige‑and‑white Chihuahua cutie is only two months old and already pawsitively irresistible. He’s s…
Theresa Sullivan retires as Samaritan Healthcare chief executive officer
MOSES LAKE — Theresa Sullivan said what really interested her in the job at Samaritan Healthcare, back in 2014, was the potential for growth. Then-Chief Execut…
WEATHER: May 14-20
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Mostly cloudy overnight, then gradually …
Warden City Council passes parking regulation ordinance
WARDEN — After several meetings of discussion, the Warden City Council unanimously approved a new parking regulation ordinance Tuesday night during its regular…
Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA Division I…
Ephrata schools offer free summer meals to any kid in need
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District will again offer free summer meals to all children 18 and younger — including those who do not attend Ephrata schools – t…
Huskies send three girls to state tournament
YAKIMA — After a tough battle through the 2A District 5 tournament, the Othello Huskies girls tennis team became district champs. Along with the title, the Hus…