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Wahluke pulls ahead of Warden in SCAC matchup
WARDEN — The Wahluke Warriors (6-2) earned a 7-0 victory on the road as they faced the Warden Cougars (2-6). The W…
Law enforcement software changes present challenges, opportunities
MOSES LAKE— The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and municipal police departments in Grant County switched from Spillman to 365 Labs for its law enforcement softw…
Home solar can trim bills, but research before installing
EPHRATA — With the cost of everything going up, some homeowners want to embrace self-sufficiency in energy by mounting solar panels on their roofs to generate …
Basin Events for Jan. 17-25
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s chilly out there, so be sure to bundle up when you’re outside between events this week. Here are a few things to check out:
Regional college sports schedule for Jan. 17-23
MOSES LAKE — Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball, tennis, track and field, swimming and wrestling events for Big Bend, Cent…
CA fires a good reminder for WA homeowners to check their insurance policies
(The Center Square) – Devastating fires continued to burn across Southern California Wednesday, with homes and other buildings destroyed in Los Angeles County.…
Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase
(The Center Square) – As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, some lawmak…
Building permits for Jan. 17, 2025
Unincorporated Grant County Dec. 12-31
Ephrata Fire’s 2024 year in review
EPHRATA — As the Ephrata Fire Department begins a new year, 2024 proved to be a transformative period, according to Chief Jeremy Burns. The department saw sign…
Upgrades to water system will be expensive, Moses Lake officials say
MOSES LAKE — Meeting the demands growth will make on Moses Lake’s water system will require updating some of the city’s development plana, and some discussion …
Ephrata School District super reflects on challenges of 2024
EPHRATA — As 2025 begins, the Ephrata School District is assessing the changes and challenges it faced last year. Superintendent Ken Murray discussed several c…
Queen Kaylee
EPHRATA — There’s a new queen in Moses Lake, and she’s got Ephrata roots. Kaylee Stump, 20, of Ephrata was named the 2025 Miss Moses Lake Roundup in Novemb…
WA SB 5082 proposes housing funding for foster children aging out of the system
OLYMPIA – Jonas Rios entered foster care at 17 years old and was put in eight different placements before turning 18. He entered the Extended Foster Care progr…
A shepherd snack who smiles back
Peanut Butter, a young pup, is a sweet goofy guy looking for a permanent home. The little snack of a dog weighs around 55 pounds, microchipped and neutered. He…
Warden passes water system plan and parks and recreation developments
WARDEN — The Warden City Council convened on Jan. 14 to discuss significant developments concerning the city’s water system and its Parks and Recreation Open S…
Second quarter run surges ACH in win over Panthers
COULEE CITY — The Warrior boys basketball team won its ninth consecutive game with Tuesday night’s 76-39 defeat of Valley Christian, improving to 12-1 on the y…