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Autopsy pending on body found along Crab Creek
BEVERLY — An autopsy is pending to help determine the identity of a dead person found along Crab Creek Saturday ni…
Ephrata seeking Civil Service Commission volunteer
EPHRATA – According to a Nov. 16 public announcement from the city of Ephrata, the city is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Ephrata Civil Service Commission, which prevents political favoritism and bias from aff…
Grant PUD developing 2024 rate increase
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers are considering a rate increase in 2024, but whether it will be 3% across the board to all customer classes, or an overall…
5K fundraiser for ACPR to kick off Miracle on Main Street
OTHELLO – Othello businesses Feel Good Fitness and Columbia Physical Therapy are partnering with the Othello Holiday Committee to host the Run, Run, Rudolph 5K…
Vikings see success at Big Bend Scramble
MOSES LAKE – BBCC hosted the first and final tournament with the Big Bend Scramble. Only having one athlete place the previous weekend, the Vikes hoped to take…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing slowing down at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1038.4 feet, rising 0.8 feet this week. We are currently 8.10 feet below full pool. The water temperature is 44-46 degrees on the main reservoir. Not much has change…
ACH Warriors fall to No. 3 Mossyrock in 1B quarterfinals
COULEE CITY – Despite coming back from down two scores in the first half, the No. 6 seed Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors weren’t able to pull off an upset of N…
News Bites for Nov. 21, 2023
MOSES LAKE — With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s important for people who decorate to do it safely, according to an announcement from the Moses L…
Columbia Middle Schoolers help out for Thanksgiving
MOSES LAKE — The families of 30 Columbia Middle School students will have a turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving dinner, with the help of CMS students.
Warden mulls 2024 budget, plans for the future
WARDEN — The Nov. 14 Warden City Council meeting featured a public hearing and discussion of Warden’s 2024 preliminary budget, as well as comments on her elect…
Levy lid lift moves forward
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 voters have all but assured the passage of a request to raise the amount levied by the district, and GCFD 7 Chief Chri…
Smokey Bear could grace next custom Washington license plate
TACOMA — Washingtonians will be able to show their appreciation for forests – and the people who protect them – if a new custom license plate is approved, according to an announcement from state Commissioner of Pub…
Hanford agencies to hold cleanup meeting
KENNEWICK – The public is invited to ask questions and learn about Hanford Site cleanup during an in-person meeting at the ballroom of the Red Lion Hotel Kenne…
Vikings volleyball player recognized for excellence
MOSES LAKE – The Northwest Athletic Conference has revealed its selections for the 2023 Volleyball All-Region, including first, second and third-team selection…
Wilks eyes opportunities with fresh-faced Vikings
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings Head Women's Basketball Coach Preston Wilks is set to begin his 17th season on the women's basketball sidelines. As he does though, he will be directing a comple…
Mavs volleyball looks to build off 2023 season
MOSES LAKE – This year’s Moses Lake volleyball team built off the strides the 2022 squad made, qualifying for the district playoffs and finishing the year at 8…