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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…
CWU Partnership explores how digital media can increase motivation to pursue college
ELLENSBURG — A new partnership between the Washington Student Achievement Council, Central Washington University, and Sandbox Inc. is taking a new approach to …
HopeSource selects affordable housing director
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource has hired longtime Kittitas County leader Bill Hinkle as the organization’s director of affordable housing, according to an announcemen…
Dry clothes safely, fire marshal says
OLYMPIA — It’s important to use clothes dryers safely, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded Washingtonians in an announcement Tuesday.
Regional college sports schedule for Oct. 18-24
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…
Moses Lake resident pleads guilty to break-in case
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake woman was sentenced to 15 months incarceration after pleading guilty to multiple counts of second-degree assault Oct. 22.
Regional construction wrapping up for 2024
QUINCY — if one of the signs of spring is the appearance of big machines to grind pavement and rebuild roadbeds – road construction, in short – one of the sign…
Basin events for Oct. 18-26
COLUMBIA BASIN – As always, there is plenty of activity set for the Columbia Basin this week. Check out these events and remember that it’s never a bad idea to…
Mavericks slowpitch to host Big 9 title game
MOSES LAKE – After splitting a doubleheader with the Eastmont Wildcats in the regular season finale last Thursday, Moses Lake will host Saturday’s Columbia Bas…
Local woman steals vehicle with infant, then steals Warden PD vehicle
WARDEN – At around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday a vehicle was reportedly stolen by Moses Lake resident, Rita Gabriella Lozano, 21, on Main Street in Warden. The report…
Changes to Moses Lake roads considered at public meeting
MOSES LAKE — Alternative ways to cross Moses Lake, better lake access and reducing traffic congestion at key intersections were among the suggestions from a me…
Ephrata council approves updates to fencing ordinance
EPHRATA – After tabling a public hearing on the issue about a month ago, the Ephrata City Council moved forward with approving updates to the city’s ordinance …
Soap Lake gets new council members, raises officer pay
SOAP LAKE – During the Oct. 16 Soap Lake City Council meeting, the members convened to discuss issues including appointing two new city council members, office…
‘The kids are excited for this stretch of the season’
COULEE CITY – Riding a three-game winning streak, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline football team is preparing for a challenging stretch of league games to close out …
Grant County PUD buys land for new service center in Moses Lake
EPHRATA — A section of farmland near Moses Lake was attractive to the Grant County Public Utility District in part because it allowed the PUD to avoid what mig…
Millions to participate in earthquake drill
MOSES LAKE – Residents, businesses and students across Washington will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. The event aims …