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Grant County Food Council to launch
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is launching a new community-led effort aimed at improving access to…
‘A step back in time’
BICKLETON — Out in the wheat country of eastern Klickitat County, time sort of stands still. The little town of Bickleton, population 92 at the last census, is…
16-year-old Mattawa girl dies by overdose
MATTAWA – Grant County detectives are investigating the suspected fentanyl overdose death of a 16-year-old Mattawa girl, according to a Wednesday statement fro…
Senior Picnic celebrating 10 years of fun
MOSES LAKE – The venue is booked. The menu is prepared. The band is scheduled. It must be time for another Senior Picnic at the Grant County Fairgrounds. This …
Hispanic-owned businesses show power of hard work
MOSES LAKE — Brothers Vincent and Ben Hernandez and friends Ulises Sanchez and Hector Guerrero all had pretty good jobs. They had different goals though, goals…
Spring all-league lists released
COLUMBIA BASIN – Nearly 300 athletes and coaches from around the Columbia Basin were named to their respective all-league lists during the spring sports season…
Port of Mattawa moving forward with 2 grant projects
MATTAWA – The Port of Mattawa is moving forward with two grant-funded projects this year after the Grant County Treasurer increased the port’s warrant limitati…
Marijuana moratorium extension requested in Grant Co.
EPHRATA — Grant County development officials are recommending a six-month extension of the moratorium on new marijuana production facilities in the county. If …
Development at Othello Port intersection pushing forward - slowly
OTHELLO – Port of Othello Executive Director Chris Faix provided an update on the port’s progress in finding funding for a roundabout at the intersection of St…
State tennis results
COLUMBIA BASIN – Nine local tennis players qualified for state tournaments two weeks ago, with four bringing home placements.
New law expands recreational fishing license requirements
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington fishers to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and…
WA Republicans protest court-ordered redistricting plan
(The Center Square) – Washington state Republicans gathered outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Seattle on Tuesday to protest a recent court-ordered …
FRESH NEWS: Trout, bass biting in potholes
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.50 feet – dropping 0.55 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right…
Broncos celebrate Class of 2024
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2024, school staff and community members met for this year’s commencement ceremony Saturday at Gilson Gym i…
Pesticides a necessary but increasing expense in ag
MOSES LAKE — Where there’s a crop, there are critters trying to eat that crop and it’s up to the grower to ensure that doesn’t happen before it gets to market…
Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy
QUINCY – The sounds of dribbling basketballs echoed through the streets of downtown Quincy on Saturday, as players of all ages gathered for the Dru Gimlin 3-on…