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Ephrata begins crack sealing, seal coat to follow

EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata started crack sealing Monday to help extend the life of several of its streets. Afte…

Updated 2 years ago
City to revise parking time limits

MOSES LAKE — The parking situation in downtown Moses Lake may get a little easier, under new regulations the city is considering. Some downtown businesses h…

Updated 2 years ago
‘78 years of prayers’

EPHRATA – After more than 70 years, Ephrata’s Memorial Christian Church will soon shut down after decades of service to the community, Pastor Don Dunn and chur…

Updated 2 years ago
Competitive spirit

EPHRATA – Ephrata’s Addison Mills has signed with Corban University, a Salem, Oregon-based Christian institution, on a full-ride volleyball scholarship. Mills,…

Updated 2 years ago
Ephrata council considers compression brake ordinance

EPHRATA -- Last week the Ephrata City Council discussed the possibility of adding a “Jake” Brake Ordinance, stemming from a letter from a community member.

Updated 2 years ago
Two arrested, two sought in Adams County crime spree

RITZVILLE - Adams County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two people and are searching for two more in connection with a series of crimes, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

Updated 2 years ago
Royal dance team brings home third straight state title

ROYAL CITY — As high school coaches know, every year is a new team. Seniors graduate, participants decide to do something else, somebody is sidelined due to in…

Updated 2 years ago
ACH baseball sweeps Wellpinit in doubleheader

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team continued its strong start to the season with a doubleheader sweep of Wellpinit on Tuesday, winning by s…

Updated 2 years ago
ACH softball picks up wins over Wellpinit

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline softball team carried on its streak of run-ruling teams in Tuesday’s doubleheader against Wellpinit, winning 16-0 and …

Updated 2 years ago
Moses Lake man arrested in child porn investigation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Updated 2 years ago
Garden wisdom

MOSES LAKE — Using water more efficiently in the garden and on the lawn will be the subject of presentations and demonstrations April 20 at the Eco-Gardening S…

Updated 2 years ago
Basin sports schedule March 27-April 2

COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field events.

Updated 2 years ago
PALS forever

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School PALS Prom Friday night brought glamor, joy and some impressive dance moves to the school commons. “This was probably…

Updated 2 years ago
Royal City library starting to take shape

ROYAL CITY — The new Royal City Public Library marked another milestone this month, as the concrete was poured March 14.

Updated 2 years ago
Adams County graduates two from corrections academy

RITZVILLE — Two Adams County Sheriff’s corrections deputies have graduated from the Washington State Corrections Academy, according to an announcement from the…

Updated 2 years ago
Othello student earns dean’s list honors

OTHELLO — An Othello student has been named to the Palmer College of Chiropractic dean’s list for fall semester. Alex Simmons earned dean’s list honors at the college’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.