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WEATHER: April 8-14
Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Mostly clear overnight…
13th District legislators support community infrastructure investments
OLYMPIA — In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, 13th District lawmakers highlighted the passage of the state’s 2024 supplemental capital budget in…
Port of Othello lowers airport water costs
OTHELLO – Port of Othello Commissioners discussed utility water line charges during Tuesday’s meeting following a motion made at the Feb. 27 meeting to lower t…
State approves $4 million for Connell Rail Interchange
OTHELLO — Port of Warden officials discussed a legislative update on their ongoing projects during their regular meeting Thursday, primarily the Connell Rail I…
WDFW seeks public input on northern pike plan
SPOKANE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a draft Interagency Northern Pike Rapid Response Plan that guides coordination and resour…
SAO releases Othello financial statement audit with no concerns
OTHELLO — The State Auditor’s Office released the report from the SAO’s audit of the city of Othello’s financial statements for 2022 on Feb. 29, citing no concerns or issues regarding the status of the city’s finan…
Retirement security bill passes Washington House
OLYMPIA — According to an announcement by the Office of Financial Management, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6069 establishing Washington saves, a new retirement security program, passed the House on March 6 afte…
Ephrata School District seeking board candidates
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is looking for individuals interested in filling an open position on the district’s school board, according to a press release from the district.
Academic athletes
SOAP LAKE — When a team sets a goal, it takes - well, teamwork to reach it. A new banner soon to be installed in the Soap Lake High School gym illustrates what…
Ephrata school administrators discuss bullying
EPHRATA – If you ask them, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne and Assistant Superintendent Ken Murray will tell you that schools in Ephrata aren’…
Basin athletes earn winter all-league honors
COLUMBIA BASIN – Over 150 athletes and coaches around the Columbia Basin earned all-league honors this winter.
Changes coming to Quincy administration
QUINCY — Quincy city officials will be revising city administration following the retirement of Clerk/Finance Officer Nancy Schanze, scheduled for later this y…
Quincy man robbed, abducted at gunpoint in Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — A 23-year-old Quincy man was robbed and abducted Feb. 29 in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
Basin sports schedule March 6-12
COLUMBIA BASIN – Spring sports arrive this week with golf, soccer, baseball and more taking over as priorities at schools across the Basin.
GALLERY: Basin competitors at state basketball
MOSES LAKE – Congratulations to the five local basketball teams that qualified for their respective state tournaments this season; the Almira/Coulee-Hartline g…
City, ACPR advisor discuss Othello animal control contract
OTHELLO — Retired veterinarian Ernie Summers addressed the Othello City Council during the Feb. 26 meeting to raise concerns about Adams County Pet Rescue’s sh…