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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 caring affair
MOSES LAKE — There are a lot of ways to do good in Moses Lake, and a lot of folks who would like to help others. The two will come together next weekend at the…
Knights to face stiff competition on the pitch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights are facing some tough opponents on the soccer field this fall, but Head Coach Jens Jensen isn’t too worried about it.
Vernita Bridge resurfacing completed as construction season slows
MATTAWA — An ongoing project to resurface sections of state Route 24 reached the Vernita Bridge yesterday. The bridge was part of a regionwide chip-seal projec…
Huskies to field new starters as they aim for strong season
OTHELLO – After falling in the Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament to Prosser, the Othello girls soccer team will feature plenty of new …
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 6-13
COLUMBIA BASIN – There’s something for everyone happening in the Basin this week. Here are just a few of the possibilities:
‘We need to become that team again’
RITZVILLE – At this time a year ago, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team was on the court preparing for a season where the Broncos eventually took secon…
New-look Warriors aim to return to state tournament
COULEE CITY -- Entering the 2024 season riding a fourth-place finish at the 1B State Volleyball Tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors will have plent…
Ephrata volleyball prepares for 2024 season
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Varsity volleyball team lost two seniors to graduation last year and brings 2023’s junior-heavy group into the new season.
Quincy girls soccer brings experience to new league
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits girls soccer team will take the field with a mix of experience and younger players and a roster of about 50 girls – oh yeah, an…
After ending 32-year state drought, Eagles return veteran team in ‘24
SOAP LAKE – The 2023 season was a special one for the Soap Lake volleyball team; the Eagles reached the 1B State Volleyball Tournament for the first time in 32…
Fluffy slime at Moses Lake Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Fluffy slime will be the theme of this month’s Free Family Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, according to an announcement from the m…
FIRE REPORT: Heat warning issued for Grant, Adams
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service’s Spokane bureau released a statement saying there will be a heat wave Thursday through Saturday that could cause inc…
Door-to-door scammers harass area residents
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department put out a statement letting residents know there is a black pickup contacting residents regarding chip sealing driveways. According to the reporting party, the suspects s…
Scam callers asking for donations for MLFD
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department issued a statement about donation phone calls residents have been receiving.
Grant PUD still accepting input on proposed rates
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District customers will have chances to comment on proposed changes to the policy for setting rates at PUD commission mee…