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Soap Lake Chamber adds new event in 2026
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce released their event schedule for 2026, including a new event this y…
Science and myth
MOSES LAKE — They’re all real. That’s the premise of a series of novels by Moses Lake writer Tony Dean Yetter, whose works serve a dual purpose: to tell a g…
'Your Road Home'
MOSES LAKE — Home loan specialist Terrilynn Martin, certified public accountant Kim Eldred and real estate broker Connie Suehiro have teamed up since April to …
New Moses Lake city park dedicated
MOSES LAKE — Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin Executive Director Kim Pope said one of her club members had what she considered the best reaction of th…
George awarded state funding for well renovations
GEORGE — The city of George’s engineering consultants informed the George City Council during Tuesday’s regular meeting that the city had successfully secured …
Soap Lake City Council discusses storm drain maintenance
SOAP LAKE — Wednesday’s Soap Lake City Council meeting saw discussion between city council members and the public regarding storm drains not being cleaned freq…
Ephrata approves changes to new fire truck order
EPHRATA — Ephrata’s new fire truck is seeing a bit of a delay and will cost about $74,000 more than initially anticipated due to multiple factors, Ephrata Fire…
Fire updates for July 21, 2023
MARYSVILLE — The Mountain Loop fire in Snohomish County was up to 14 acres Thursday, but it’s completely lined and fire crews are taking advantage of lower tem…
News bites for July 21, 2023
COULEE CITY – Emergency repair work to a three-mile stretch of U.S. 2 west of Coulee City began Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Washington …
Moses Lake volleyball hosts Lil Mav camp
MOSES LAKE — More than 60 volleyball players gathered in the Moses Lake High School gymnasium for the Lil Mav volleyball camp, learning from current Maverick p…
River Dogs clinch spot in bracket play at regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs have been lighting up the scoreboards through their first three games at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regio…
Lake Wenatchee to open for sockeye fishing July 26
WENATCHEE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that Lake Wenatchee will open for sockeye fishing and retention one hour before official sunrise July 26, and will be open until one hour…
Super friends
SOAP LAKE — Sina Long said she just kept coming to work after her late boss passed away and ended up taking on the shop owner role at Hair Masters in downtown …
Cardwell retires from Ephrata Schools
EPHRATA – Frank Cardwell retired in late June from the Ephrata School District after 42 years of service to the community’s students.
Waterworks in development near Columbia Ridge
EPHRATA - Crews with construction equipment could be seen earlier this week near the newly-remodeled Columbia Ridge Elementary. The Ephrata School District and…
Ephrata car show winners announced
EPHRATA — Dennis Crossley has been awarded Best in Show at the 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, according to an announcement from the Ephrata Cham…