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Musical Journey: Ephrata Choir finds harmony – and awe – on Puget Sound Tour
SEATTLE — The moment the first notes lifted into the vaulted air of St. James Cathedral, something shifted for the…
Port of Quincy security services face challenges
QUINCY — Port of Quincy commissioners will be looking at options for insurance coverage for the port’s security service after its contract through the original…
WEATHER: Jan. 6-12, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 6-12, 2026
Gas prices drop again, but remain high in WA
MOSES LAKE — Lower fuel prices continued this week, with Grant and Adams counties, Washington and national average fuel prices dropping from last week’s prices.
Quincy 2026 budget includes streets, QPlex projects
QUINCY — The city of Quincy will operate on a budget of about $148.3 million for 2026. That includes money for street projects along 13th Avenue Southwest and …
Jacks basketball teams have shaky weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits basketball teams each played games against Ellensburg and East Valley Friday and Saturday. See how the teams did below and how …
Banks Lake Brawl tourney highlights local wrestlers
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors hosted the Banks Lake Brawl wrestling tournament Saturday, which saw 15 schools attend including the Ephrata …
SENIOR EVENTS: January 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — After the hoopla of the holidays, it’s time to wind down a little and start getting into a routine. Here are a few things to keep your time oc…
ACSO seeking controlled substance homicide suspect
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating subject Brittney Marie Jones, 35.
New year! New pup?
MOSES LAKE — Welcoming everyone to 2026 is little Maddie Kendall, a small mixed breed pup. Maddie said she is excited for this year, as it will be her first fu…
ACSO seeking assistance for wanted subject out of Othello
OTHELLO — On Sunday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense in the 800 block of South Steele Road in Othello, according to a stat…
Starting 2026 with a plan is key to fiscal management
MOSES LAKE — January being the season to take stock and resolve to do better, one of the places where people usually resolve to do better is their finances. Pe…
Energy critical in 2026 WA Legislative Session, Ybarra says
QUINCY — While there will be a lot going on during the 2026 Washington Legislative session, 13th District Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said energy is …
Spiritual leaders answer the call
MOSES LAKE, Feb. 5, 1996 — All weekend ministers offered solace and support. They tried to make sense of things – tried to mend the shredded fabric of the comm…
Weather for the week of Jan. 5, 2026
Weather for the week of Jan. 5, 2026
Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns Jan. 10
MOSES LAKE — Six homegrown hoofers will take the stage again Jan. 10 at Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “It’s part comedy (and) part dancing – of cours…