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Ephrata takes first step for preparation plan to mitigate downtown flooding
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata has completed the first step in a long-term effort to remove hundreds of acres of do…
WSU scientist gifts world healthier Christmas trees
PUYALLUP - For more than 40 years, Washington State University Extension scientist Gary Chastagner has found solutions to Christmas tree diseases and other rel…
Long journey: WSU scientists travel from India to Adams County
LIND — As the crow flies, the state of Rajasthan in Northwestern India is a long way from the state of Washington. But in some ways, they’re very similar. …
Mattawa council approves 2025 budget
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa is projected to spend about $6.8 million in 2025 for city operations. The city will be required to use some reserve funds next ye…
Christmas driving looking hazardous
MOSES LAKE — What with Christmas, it’s a busy travel week – over the river and through the woods and all that – but drivers planning to head out are advised to…
Ag announces loan assistance program to help farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Agriculture has announced a final phase of loan assistance for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers thr…
GCFD4 Chief on admin leave, under investigation for malfeasance
WARDEN – Grant County Fire District 4 Fire Chief Kevin Whitaker has been placed on unpaid administrative leave. Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Informatio…
Sculptures to get a bit of TLC
MOSES LAKE — So – where did everybody go? The surfer, the softball and soccer players that have been in place for years along West Third Avenue in Moses Lake –…
Tiger wrestling falls to Grandview
EPHRATA – Both the Tiger boys and girls wrestling teams fell in their duals against Grandview on Thursday night, with the Greyhounds defeating the Ephrata girl…
Ybarra expects ‘twists and turns’ in 2025 WA session
QUINCY — State Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said the Washington Legislature has some big decisions to make, which he expects will result in a turbulen…
Stray finds health and a home through community support
MOSES LAKE – Helio, also known as Henry, is a 12-year-old collie mix, who arrived at the Grant County Animal Outreach Oct. 17 after being abandoned in Moses La…
Weather for the week of Dec. 23, 2024
Weather for the week of Dec. 23, 2024
MLSD Board endorses upcoming levy
MOSES LAKE —During the regular session of the Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday, board members unanimously endorsed the upcoming levy aime…
WSU opens league play with win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Washington State women’s basketball team grabbed a 65-42 victory over San Diego to open league play Thursday evening in an away game. T…
Defense rules the court as the Eagles defeat Gauchos
CHENEY — The last hurrah for Eastern Washington women's basketball in 2024 was on Reese Court tonight and they closed out the non-conference schedule with a re…
Wildcats finish first half of season with big win over Lincoln
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University Wildcats men’s basketball team finished the first half of their season with a solid win over Lincoln University …