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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…
Senior living industry poised for growth
MOSES LAKE — Tana Gall, president of Merrill Gardens retirement communities, said she had entirely the wrong idea when she started working for a senior living …
News bites for Oct. 3, 2023
EPHRATA — A Quincy man died Sunday evening in a motorcycle collision northwest of Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Reptile Lady coming to Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host snakes, alligators and even a tortoise Saturday when the Reptile Lady comes to town, according to an …
Klitzke joins commercial banking at Washington Trust
MOSES LAKE — Melissa Klitzke of Moses Lake has been named vice president and relationship manager for the commercial banking team at Washington Trust Bank, acc…
Erratics to offer program on Ice Age floods Saturday
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will offer its next program Saturday, according to an announcement from the o…
Learning institutions working together to develop workforce in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Various organizations and partnerships across Grant County are working together to train as many people as possible to enter the workforce to meet…
Othello takes 42-0 Homecoming win
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies football team scored early and took a 42-0 win over Grandview Friday on Homecoming night in Othello. The win pushed the Huskie…
New mascot statue unveiled at Moses Lake High School
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School Athletic Director Loren Sandhop said the new statue outside MLHS was a continuation of school traditions. “You’re all a …
BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Mavs, Lions and Knights stay unbeaten on gridiron
COLUMBIA BASIN – As local teams get into full swing of district competition, just a handful of Basin squads remain undefeated through the first five weeks of a…
StrawBelly’s Straw Maze returning for second year
MOSES LAKE – StrawBelly’s Straw Maze returns Oct. 6 to Moses Lake one mile east of State Route 17 on Wheeler Road, and the event will be running every Friday a…
Weather report for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023
Weather report for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023
Broncos fall at home to Northwest Christian
RITZVILLE — In a battle of 4-0 teams, Northwest Christian (Colbert) left Jimmie Snider Field in Ritzville with a 30-0 win over the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Bronc…
Registration for Give NCW Turkey Trot now open
WENATCHEE — Registration has opened for the Give NCW Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Wenatchee, according to an announcement from the Community Foundation of NCW. Give NCW Turkey Trot will feature timed 5K an…
News bites for October 2, 2023
BEVERLY — An army helicopter caused some chaos Friday afternoon when it landed suddenly near Beverly, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s …
Huskies fall 1-0 to Grandview
OTHELLO – A goal early in the second half was too much for the Othello Huskies to overcome on Thursday, falling 1-0 to Grandview for a second-straight loss in …