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Ephrata proclamation honors 9/11 victims, calls for service
EPHRATA — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City of Ephrata h…
A cycle of abuse
MOSES LAKE — On a single day in October, the Moses Lake Police Department received 62 calls for service, according to its records. More than one in eight of th…
New builder in town
MOSES LAKE — The neighborhood is there. Now all it needs is some neighbors. “Being a new builder and a new name to town, it does take a little bit to get n…
Localizing the park
MOSES LAKE — Lower Peninsula Park is moving beyond the usual grassy fields, with some help from the Columbia Basin Conservation District and the city of Moses …
With year of experience, Vikings look to build off 2023-24
MOSES LAKE -- Coming off a 10-18 season last winter, the Big Bend men’s basketball team is bringing a more experienced roster to the floor when the season begi…
Grant Co. has a gang problem, but parents can protect children, police say
MOSES LAKE – Every community in the Columbia Basin is affected by gang activity to one extent or another. While recruiting efforts by gangs work to bring child…
Hayden Homes named among best places to work
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes recently received two of the nation’s top honors for construction and mid-sized workplaces from Fortune magazine and the website G…
Regional college sports schedule for Oct. 25-31
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…
Royal City man booked for first-degree rape of a child
ROYAL CITY – Sergio Leal Barragan was arrested by Grant County Detectives Tuesday in relation to the sexual assault of two juveniles over a prolonged period. The 54-year-old Royal City man had his first court appea…
Nominations, donations sought for Quincy PD holiday charity
QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers are looking for both nominations and donations for their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas charitable projects. Q…
Local union members react to Boeing contract vote
MOSES LAKE – Union members from IAM 751 voted against a new contract from Boeing Wednesday, with 64% rejecting the new contract, according to a union media rel…
Water rate study planned for Quincy
QUINCY — Quincy City Council members will be asked to commission a study of the city’s water rates and rate structure as part of a long term project to upgrade…
Basin events for Oct. 25-Nov. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — There's plenty happening in the Basin this week. Here are a few things to mark on the calendar.
Halloween events for Oct. 25-31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night will be out and about the Basin. Here are a few family-friendly ways to get your sc…
Orange E Carnival returns for 54th year
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is hosting its 54th annual Orange E Carnival from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Ephrata High School performing a…
Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Lib…