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Aaron Garza selected as Othello Police Chief
OTHELLO — New Othello Police Chief Aaron Garza said he likes serving his community.
Washington sports schedule July 26 - Aug. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local, regional and statewide sporting events...
Washington fire update for July 26
VANTAGE — I-90 was open both directions Tuesday morning following a fire that closed the freeway between the Ryegrass summit and the Vantage Bridge Monday. A s…
Ephrata gets airborne
EPHRATA — The days start early - breakfast at 5 a.m. - are filled with classes, and in the middle of summer, too. But nobody cares. They get to fly. That’s …
News Bites for July 26, 2023
A selection of news bits from first responder agencies around the Basin.
Dog days
MOSES LAKE — Summer is a time of fun in the sun, but for pets it can be very different as the heat can be hazardous to their health. It is important during thi…
Royal schools passes ‘23-24 budget
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board approved the district’s 2023-24 budget at its monthly meeting Monday. “We typically start a budget process in February, …
Othello approves playground install, discusses ACPR contract
OTHELLO – During Monday’s regular Othello City Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved a motion to proceed with the installation of new playgroun…
Youth photo contest deadline Aug. 11
MOSES LAKE — Entries must be submitted by Aug. 11 for a photography show featuring children and their pets - or maybe just animals that they like. The “Fuzzy F…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing update from MarDon Resort
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,032.5 feet, dropping another 1.9 feet this week. The water temperature is in the upper 70s on the main reser…
14U River Dogs fall in regionals
FERNDALE — After a strong start in pool play at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional, the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs fell to the Stilly Venom in Sat…
Moses Lake TCC to participate in free backpack giveaway
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake branch of mobile phone retailer TCC will participate in the nationwide 11th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway Sunday from 1 to …
I-90 closes for vehicle fire
VANTAGE — A vehicle fire closed down I-90 just west of Vantage Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol. A semi traveling westbound near the Ryegras…
Quincy to research property annexation requests
QUINCY — Quincy city officials will consider a request to annex two pieces of property on the east side of town into the city limits. If they are annexed, both…
Floodfest floods Dry Falls Visitor Center with guests
COULEE CITY — Ice Age Floodfest returned to the Dry Falls Visitor Center over the weekend, attracting a wide array of people interested in celebrating and lear…
SEAL team comes to Grant County Health District
MOSES LAKE — Grant County will serve as a training ground for a pair of University of Washington graduate students, according to an announcement from the Grant…