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Aaron Garza selected as Othello Police Chief
OTHELLO — New Othello Police Chief Aaron Garza said he likes serving his community.
Hot, dry spring dries up Eastern Washington
OLYMPIA — Water, water everywhere… or maybe not. The irrigation situation in Eastern Washington has made a turnaround compared to recent years. “We are not …
Swinging into golf
EPHRATA – Summer is the perfect time of year to go out on the green and learn how to golf, but for some, it may not seem like the easiest hobby to get into. Da…
Growing out
MOSES LAKE — The development at Maple Grove, just north of SR 17 at Grape Drive, is almost complete, and the subsequent development is underway. Homes at Ma…
OIC moves into new home
MOSES LAKE — The giant scissors snipped, the ribbon fell and everyone present applauded as OIC of Washington officially moved into its new digs at the WorkSour…
Soap Lake City Council examines city budget
SOAP LAKE — Members of the Soap Lake City Council gathered Monday at the Soap Lake Senior Center for a budget workshop led by Fiscal Specialist Cheryl Brandt o…
Two arrested in shooting at illegal marijuana grow
EPHRATA — Two men are in Grant County Jail following a shooting at an illegal marijuana grow east of Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Juan Sammuel Cabrera Calderon, 49, o…
Ephrata-area home burns, wildfires continue statewide
EPHRATA — A fire destroyed a home in the 12000 block of Road A.5 east of Ephrata Wednesday evening...
Moses Lake physician’s medical license revoked
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake physician Irene Kimura has had her license permanently revoked by the Washington Department of Health. The order revoking Kimura’s lice…
Samaritan construction cost set
MOSES LAKE — The total project cost for a new Samaritan Hospital will be about $225 million, and construction could start in November. Samaritan board members …
History's future
OTHELLO – Samantha Copas took over the position of director at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, a nonprofit historical site, in early July after the former Director …
'23 Showdown
EPHRATA — Old and new cars, old and new trucks, four wheels, two wheels, cars with tricked-out trunks, cars with tricked-out engines, vehicles still in progres…
Ephrata council offers appreciation for Adkinson
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council awarded former Interim City Administrator Kurt Adkinson with a trophy honoring his service to the community during its July …
Different focus
SOAP LAKE – Aaron Chavez, the Soap Lake School District’s new superintendent, said he is planning on building trust in the community and helping students succe…
Sounders win!
REDMOND – The 2011 girls Basin Sounders swept through this past weekend’s Crossfire Select Cup in Redmond, bringing home a title with a 2-0 win over Wenatchee …
Fun for health
MATTAWA — Maybe that dart game was a little harder than it looked. The guys tried it, and tried again, and kept missing. “If a little kid can do it, you can…