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Updated 21 hours, 33 minutes ago

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…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Ephrata hosts volleyball tournament

EPHRATA – The Tigers hosted 13 teams at Saturday’s Varsity Volleyball Tournament, bringing in schools ranging from 1B to 4A classifications.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Eagles move to 3-1 with sweep of Cascade Christian

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake improved to 3-1 in the early season, clinching its third-straight sweep after a 3-0 win over Cascade Christian on Tuesday night.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
FIRE REPORT: Olympic blazes still growing, Dorian fire 30% contained

KENNEWICK — The Dorian fire outside of Wallula between Kennewick and Walla Walla, was 30% contained at 200 acres Wednesday according to the Washington State De…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
WSU announces Murrow News Fellowship program manager

PULLMAN – The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication announced Monday the appointment of Jody Brannon as program manager for the new Murrow News Fellowship …

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Ribbon cutting Sept. 27 at Columbia Ridge Elementary

EPHRATA — Students and teachers at Grant Elementary and Ephrata School District officials will be cutting the ribbon on the completed remodel of the building i…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
USPS seeing major increase in change of address fraud

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems announced Tuesday a major increase in change of address fraud has caught the attention of the United States Postal Service and federal lawmakers. A…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Operating hours may be reduced temporarily at Quincy Animal Shelter

QUINCY — The Quincy Animal Shelter hours may change temporarily as city officials work to add new staff. Municipal Services Director Carl Worley told Quincy…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Grant Elementary upgrades on hold

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District is putting planned upgrades to Grant Elementary on hold, citing greatly increased costs of construction. An October publi…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Creative District to host traditional Cuban music concert

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Creative District will host its final free summer concert Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. in McCosh Park’s Centennial Amphitheater with traditio…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Soup kitchen reopens for the winter at Our Lady of Fatima Parish

MOSES LAKE – The soup kitchen at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake is once again open for the winter. The church offers hot lunches every Thursd…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Apprenticeship program gathering to be held Sept. 27

MOSES LAKE — Interested high school students and their families from throughout Grant County and North Central Washington are invited to learn about a new apprenticeship program at a Moses Lake business through a Y…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Playing through

MOSES LAKE — The new Ten Pin miniature golf course is a family dream come true. “(It’s) something we've always kind of talked about doing,” said Cale Russel…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Walking buddies

MOSES LAKE — People with Down Syndrome, along with their friends and families, will gather Saturday at McCosh Park for the 11th annual Buddy Walk, hosted by th…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Livestock glamor

OTHELLO – Future Farmers of America and 4-H members from all over the state of Washington traveled to the 2023 Othello Fair for the Livestock Judging event Fri…

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Elevate Othello

OTHELLO — Othello residents are invited for some ice cream and a wide-ranging discussion about increasing opportunities in town Saturday afternoon. Organize…