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Dune Lake, Westover Boulevard fires damage residences, destroy vehicles
MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …
Port of Ephrata approves roof repair
EPHRATA — The Port of Ephrata passed a resolution approving a $158,000 roof repair for Hangar 405 at its meeting Monday.
Soap Lake council members earn certifications
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City Council Member Susan Carson recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities, a progr…
Ephrata businesses offer ideas for Valentine’s Day
EPHRATA — Valentine's Day is coming up tomorrow and Harrison’s Diamonds, The Glamour Garage and 1:49 Designs all have a few ideas to help locals celebrate the …
Mavs swimmers qualify for several events at state
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks finished second as a team at Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship meet finals, scoring 478.5 points to f…
MLSD levy passing
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District Educational Programs and Operations levy was leading with yes votes by 58.77% on Tuesday night when 10,058 of the b…
Derby determined to find dashing dwelling
OTHELLO – Derby, an adult male dog had lot of love to give. He is a sweet and affectionate boy who loves to cuddle up to his people. He is also very curious an…
Grant Co. working to update plan to address homelessness
EPHRATA – Grant County has announced its intention to hire a strategic planning consultant to help develop its updated Homeless Housing Five-Year Strategic Pla…
'We don't have to hate each other just because we disagree'
MOSES LAKE – In a time marked by increasing polarization and divisive rhetoric, the Project for Civic Health in Washington state aims to foster respectful dial…
Lions claim CW1B league title, prep for districts
MOSES LAKE – MLCA/CCS’ six-game win streak helped the Lions seal their fourth consecutive Central Washington 1B league championship, posting a 17-2 overall rec…
Ephrata Schools EP&O levy passing in initial results
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Board of Directors voted in favor of asking district voters to approve an educational programs and operations levy on Nov…
‘Cat roundup’ under consideration in Othello
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will review the cost of doing a “cat roundup” to remove feral cats, spay and neuter them, then release them back into neighbor…
Basin sports schedule Feb. 12-18
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including basketball, swim and dive and wrestling event…
FLASHBACK: K-9 Convo
K9 Officers from around Grant County speak with children, families and staff at the Ephrata Public Library regarding where the dogs come from, how they're trai…
Voters rejecting Wahluke capital levy request in early results
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District voters are saying no to a proposal that would help pay the balance of a loan taken out for improvements at Mattawa Elementary…
Four dead after car hits bus near Wenatchee
EAST WENATCHEE — Four people were killed when a car hit a bus head-on about 11 miles south of East Wenatchee early Sunday afternoon.