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Updated 2 hours, 26 minutes ago

Ephrata man killed in SR 283 collision

GEORGE — An Ephrata man was killed, and a Quincy man was charged with vehicular homicide following a two-car colli…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Tigers claw out a W in Battle of the Basin

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers pulled away in the second half to take the 2023 Battle of the Basin over the Quincy Jackrabbits, 35-12, Friday night in Ephrata...

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
2023 Othello Fair coming to town Wednesday to Saturday

OTHELLO – The Othello Fair will be held this week from Wednesday to Saturday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Fairgoers can expect a variety of games, rides, a…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
‘We start today’

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center CEO Glenda Bishop characterized the new Quincy Valley Medical Center as a project about the past, present and future...

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
George Bluegrass Festival turns 16

GEORGE — The annual George Bluegrass Festival is now in its 16th year, according to organizer Debby Kooy. It started Monday, with people coming in from all ove…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
FIRE REPORT: Fire closes one side of I-82, Cowlitz Complex expected to slow down

MOSES LAKE — The 182-acre Tendollar fire that sprang up Sunday on I-82 between Yakima and Ellensburg was 40% contained Monday, according to the National Intera…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Local firefighters mobilized for large wildfires

MOSES LAKE — It’s been a long, hot, smoky summer throughout the state. It seemed like every other day there was a new wildfire starting somewhere and air quali…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Othello soccer moves to 3-0, Mav football pulls off close road win

COLUMBIA BASIN – Fall sports season is in full swing around the Columbia Basin, with the past week featuring numerous matchups between schools in the area. Rea…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Stepping out for ag

QUINCY — The commemoration of Quincy’s past and future contributions to agriculture brought contemporary and antique farm machinery, dancing horses, pulling tr…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
9-11 memorial to be held in Ephrata

EPHRATA – The American Legion Auxilliary, Unit 28, with assistance from the Legionnaires of the post will host a service at 5:30 p.m. Monday in remembrance of …

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Civil Air Patrol holds open house

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol held an open house at their squadron building at the Ephrata Municipal Airport this pas…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Battle of the Basin

EPHRATA - Ephrata players show the Battle of the Basin trophy to the team and the crowd after the Tigers’ 35-12 win over the Quincy Jackrabbits in Ephrata on F…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Frederick’s Jewelry to celebrate 70th anniversary Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake business Frederick’s Jewelry will celebrate its 70th anniversary Sept. 16 at 208 W. Third Ave. with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Knights down Othello 42-7

ROYAL CITY – The Royal defense came up in big moments in the Knight’s 42-7 win over Othello on Friday night, intercepting four passes and sacking the quarterba…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Jacks leap over Warriors

MATTAWA – Tied at two late in the game, Quincy and Wahluke traded multiple shots on goal down the stretch of the final eight minutes before Quincy junior Cryst…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Quincy Animal Shelter supervision leads to staffing discussion

QUINCY — Quincy animal shelter administration will be shifted from the Quincy Police Department to the city’s public works department, a proposal that prompted…