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Suspect sought in Ephrata-area shooting
EPHRATA — No suspect was located after law enforcement officers searched a residence and outbuildings near Ephrata…
‘A good spot for us’
OTHELLO — Titus Bowser of TR Reapers says Adams County has become a home for him, his family and the business they run. “It’s nice,” he said. “When we were …
GCFD 3 working on plan to ensure best use of levy money
QUINCY — Grant County Fire District 3 officials will be looking at the district’s long-term planning to determine the best use of additional funds generated by…
Port of Mattawa discusses plans for using grant money in 2024
MATTAWA – Port of Mattawa commissioners met for the regular meeting Monday, providing an update on several ongoing projects and grants the port is looking to i…
Joining forces
EPHRATA — While Shop With a Cop is not a new concept to law enforcement in the Columbia Basin, this is the first time that the Soap Lake and Ephrata Police Dep…
Presents purchased, good time had at Othello Shop With a Cop
OTHELLO — Othello Police Officer Omar Ledesma and his shopping buddy were looking everywhere, but there was no slime to be found. Not in aisle G, or E or F. …
Fresh news: Winter fishing at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,040.83, coming up 0.72 feet this past week. We are 5.67 feet below full pool. The water temperature is 38-40…
Improved space
OTHELLO – Lions Park in Othello has been the subject of several upgrades over the past few years, giving the park a facelift with improvements to its ballfield…
NCW Libraries addresses library funding, maintenance concerns
WENATCHEE – In response to recent coverage of Mattawa City Council, North Central Washington Libraries is seeking to clarify misunderstandings regarding how th…
Group 14 major equipment installation underway
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake’s Group 14 BAM-2 plant began installing equipment in its first module, topped out its second module, and is on track to ship its SCC55 …
Warden awarded $1.8M TIB grant
WARDEN – The city of Warden was recently awarded a $1.77 million grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for reconstructing First Stre…
Basin wrestling: Local athletes attend big competitions across the Pacific Northwest
COLUMBIA BASIN – Wrestlers from across the Columbia Basin took their talents to several tournaments across the state, with Othello, Moses Lake and Royal even t…
Bundles of giving
OTHELLO — The Othello Community Christmas Baskets program held its 47th annual donation deliveries on Saturday for individuals and families in need during the …
Gift giveaway scheduled for Christmas
EPHRATA – Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church at 172 Ivy Street SE in Ephrata will host His Helping Hands for a Christmas Day lunch and gift giveaway on Christmas…
Weather for the week of Dec. 18, 2023
Weather for the week of Dec. 18, 2023
Operation Friendship serves area families thanks to community-wide effort
MOSES LAKE - Dozens came out Saturday to support Operation Friendship at the Moses Lake Food Bank, an annual event that puts Christmas gifts in the hands of ar…