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Paving begins Monday night on I-90 from Vantage to George
VANTAGE — Drivers traveling between George and the Vantage Bridge should plan for single-lane travel and reduced s…
Q&A: Othello City Council Candidates
OTHELLO – Darryl Barnes is running against Eugene Bain for Othello City Council Position 4...
Adams County Auditor presents county finances to commissioners
RITZVILLE — Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt presented to the Adams County Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the commissioner’s regular meeting on the Count…
Moses Lake considering development impact fees
MOSES LAKE – The city of Moses Lake is asking the public to participate in the upcoming Oct. 24 Moses Lake City Council Meeting to provide input regarding impa…
Cattle seeing high market prices, low herd average
ELLENSBURG — It’s a great time to be in the cattle industry, said Washington Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President and cattle rancher Chelsea Hajny.…
Public Works director retires
EPHRATA - Ephrata Mayor Bruce Bruce Reim presents a plaque to retiring Public Works Director Bill Sangster during the Ephrata City Council's Oct. 4 meeting. Sa…
Ephrata addresses annexation, approves Homecoming festivities
EPHRATA – City Administrator Ray Towry said the city is moving forward with a variety of measures after last week’s city council meeting, including a request f…
New Discovery in town
EPHRATA – A building on Basin Street will soon be home to a new business in Ephrata, the Discovery Cider Company. “So, initially, we opened a cidery on the …
Royal City ag company honored
ROYAL CITY – NASBITE International recognized Royal City agricultural producer Cascade Milling as an Outstanding Exporter at the Seventh Annual National Small Business Exporter Summit Oct. 3, according to an announ…
Q&A: Moses Lake City Council Position 7 candidates
MOSES LAKE – Incumbent David Skaug is facing Elisia Dalluge for Moses Lake City Council Position 7...
Q&A: Warden City Council Position 4
MOSES LAKE – Brittney Pittman is running against Dario Pruneda for Position 4 on the Warden City Council...
LETTER: Change needed at dangerous intersection
Another accident today at the intersection of Wheeler and Road L. Lots of accidents, plus the traffic is getting bad there again. When is the city, county or s…
LETTER: A nod of respect for middle school athletes
Middle school is a great new experience for kids, including the opportunity, for the first time, to play sports for their respective school. Playing other scho…
Broncos remain unbeaten, sweep Reardan
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos remain unbeaten after Tuesday’s sweep of Reardan, using a strong start to the match to improve to 11-0 on the se…
Supporting faith
RITZVILLE – A partnership of several Mennonite churches from across Washington put on the annual Mennonite Auction at Menno Mennonite Church about 20 miles wes…
Autumn party: Othello Chamber hosting Family Fall Festival
OTHELLO – The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce will host a Family Fall Festival Oct. 21 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Othello City Hall. This is the fir…