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Quincy pursuit ends in one arrest
QUINCY — Raymundo Villalobos Chavarin, 20, of Quincy was arrested early Sunday morning after leading Grant County …
MLSD board approves loan to general fund
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board members will take out an interfund loan to ensure the district can meet its payroll and at least most of its expenses in J…
Basin golfers swing strong at state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Four golfers finished in the top 10 of their respective state golf tournaments last week, including a state champion and a runner-up from Almi…
Othello Preschool reports on operations, priorities
OTHELLO – Othello School District Early Childhood Director Jennifer Garza presented to the Othello School Board Tuesday evening, following the board’s May 21 s…
ROAD REPORT: Stratford Road bridge to be resurfaced this weekend
MOSES LAKE — Drivers will have to find alternate routes over the bridge at State Route 17 and Stratford this weekend - construction crews will be working to re…
Last Stand Rodeo brings in thousands for 72nd annual event
COULEE CITY – The Coulee City Rodeo Association hosted the 72nd annual Last Stand Rodeo over Memorial Day weekend, featuring a range of competitions and events…
PRCA Last Stand Rodeo results
COULEE CITY – The Coulee City PRCA Last Stand Rodeo finished up Sunday evening at the Coulee City Fairgrounds, with a total payoff of $$52,802. Events included…
Grant County looking for new morgue site
MOSES LAKE — Grant County will need a new morgue, and county officials are looking for land to build one. Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison said the need …
Ephrata Class of ‘54 gathers for reunion, scholarship ceremony
EPHRATA – This year’s class of graduates includes 277 students at Ephrata High School. In 1954, that number was only 66 or so, said Gary Osborn, a representati…
Almira Coulee Hartline takes ‘silver’ in state 1B baseball
EPHRATA — The Almira Coulee Hartline baseball team finished a successful season with an appearance in the state 1B final four, falling to DeSales Catholic 6-0…
The Basin honors its heroes for Memorial Day
SOAP LAKE, EPHRATA, QUINCY – Community members gathered at Valley View Memorial Park, the Ephrata Cemetery and Quincy Valley Cemetery on Monday to honor those …
Tigers to walk the stage Friday
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School’s Class of 2024 will celebrate graduation at Kiwanis Field at 7 p.m. this Friday, per Ephrata School District staff.
Spring Festival organizers plan future, celebrate success
MOSES LAKE — As anyone who was downtown - or in McCosh Park, or played 3 on 3, or went to one of the concerts, or ran in the fun run, or walked in the parade -…
New Warden school board member talks priorities
WARDEN – After a few meetings serving on the Warden School Board, the district’s newest board member Tiffany Hymas discussed some of her goals, priorities and …
Free dental clinic this weekend
MOSES LAKE —The Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church will sponsor a two-day free dental clinic for local residents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
MLSD to eliminate equivalent of 85 more positions
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will reduce its staff for the 2024-25 school year by about 85 jobs among its classified employees. The new reductio…