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Quincy officials looking for more lifeguards for new Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is so popular with residents and visitors that city officials are looking f…
WDFW continues pygmy rabbit management
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on an updated recovery plan for pygmy rabbit populations in Central Washingt…
Online CWU Master’s of Education program now offers special education endorsement
ELLENSBURG – Ever since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) became law, K-12 schools have been required to offer special education services …
CBIT investigation of Motel 6 incident moves forward
EPHRATA – The Central Basin Investigation Team is continuing the investigation into the May 4 officer-involved shooting at the Motel 6 in Moses Lake that resul…
Earned recognition
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Durand retired Friday after 37 ears of service and was presented with a certificate in appreciation of his effo…
Weather for the week of June 3, 2024
Weather for the week of June 3, 2024
Mavs grads celebrate
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School class of 2024 wrapped up high school with graduation ceremonies Friday night at Lions Field.
GALLERY: Dru Gimlin tournament
QUINCY – Basketball players of all ages gathered on the street of Quincy for the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, bringing in teams from ac…
Ephrata celebrates Class of '24
EPHRATA – Tigers roamed marched in line down the central aisle to show off and collect high school diplomas Friday evening at 7 p.m.
NEWS BITES: June 3, 2024
NEWS BITES: June 3, 2024
STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake School District, graduations and state championships
MOSES LAKE — Some tough decisions for the Moses Lake School District, a timeline for a new Grant County morgue and seniors saying goodbye to high school are among the topics for the Studio Basin podcast this week.
Othello-ACFD 5 negotiations continue
OTHELLO – The Othello City Council meeting Tuesday featured an update from the city regarding its contract negotiations with Adams County Fire District 5, with…
MLSD board approves loan to general fund
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board members will take out an interfund loan to ensure the district can meet its payroll and at least most of its expenses in J…
Basin golfers swing strong at state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Four golfers finished in the top 10 of their respective state golf tournaments last week, including a state champion and a runner-up from Almi…
Othello Preschool reports on operations, priorities
OTHELLO – Othello School District Early Childhood Director Jennifer Garza presented to the Othello School Board Tuesday evening, following the board’s May 21 s…
ROAD REPORT: Stratford Road bridge to be resurfaced this weekend
MOSES LAKE — Drivers will have to find alternate routes over the bridge at State Route 17 and Stratford this weekend - construction crews will be working to re…