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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…
GALLERY: Basin spring sports
COLUMBIA BASIN – The spring sports season comes to a close this week, with state championship events being held in baseball, boys soccer, golf, tennis, track a…
State golf first-round scores
COLUMBIA BASIN – The first round of boys and girls state golf championships was held on numerous courses around the state on Tuesday, with some local golfers posting high marks on the opening day.
Bowfishers reap harvest of carp at Carp Classic
MOSES LAKE — High winds affected participation, but bowfishers still removed about 2,600 pounds of carp from Moses Lake in the fifth annual Carp Classic Saturd…
Wallen to stay as Grant County PUD chief executive officer
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD General Manager Rich Wallen will stay in that position, rather than resigning to take a job with the Chelan County PUD. Utility dist…
Memorial Day remembrance events scheduled
MOSES LAKE — Veterans, especially those who died in service to their country, will be remembered with Memorial Day ceremonies in communities around the Columbi…
Royal School District discusses reducing positions, tighter budget
ROYAL CITY – The Royal School Board discussed its efforts to work with a tighter budget during special and regular meetings Monday. Superintendent Roger Trail …
Desert Aire Airport District votes to eventually dissolve district
DESERT AIRE – Grant County Airport District 1, also known as the Desert Aire Airport District, held a special meeting Saturday with members of the Desert Aire …
Candidates vying to head OSPI spar over how state funds Wa's public schools
(The Center Square) – Amid district budget shortfalls and complaints from some school leaders about a lack of money from Olympia, state funding was a hot topic…
Jacks close out 2024 season
VASHON – The No. 10 seed Quincy Jackrabbits traveled across the Cascades to begin the 1A Boys State Soccer Tournament over the weekend, opening with a 2-1 win …
Fire report: Burn barrel triggers wildfire near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A 10-acre wildfire started Monday evening after an unsupervised burn barrel spread to nearby vegetation in the area of Naylor Junction, southwest of …
Grant County PUD manager to stay on the job
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD General Manager Rich Wallen will continue in that job. Utility district commissioners made the announcement during a workshop Tuesd…
26 Basin golfers swing on to state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Twenty-six Basin golfers will travel across the state for their respective State Golf Championships, held at courses in Liberty Lake, Spokane,…
Box score roundup for May 18
MOSES LAKE – Box scores for local baseball, boys soccer and softball games from May 18.
Educational Service District 123 Superintendent discusses priorities, services
PASCO – Washington Educational Service District 123, based out of Pasco, serves 23 school districts in seven counties of Southeastern Washington – including O…
Fire report
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Fire District 5 got in some training on an acquired structure on Road 10 Northeast Saturday, according to an announcement from the fi…