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Sheriff candidates clash over leadership, lawsuit and confidence vote at GOP debate
MOSES LAKE — Leadership, accountability and trust within the Grant County Sheriff's Office took center stage Sept.…
Washington students show increased attendance and high school course completion
OLYMPIA — Three important indicators of student success are attending school regularly, passing all of their ninth grade classes, and completing advanced cours…
Letter from the editor: Pets are a community responsibility
As a community, we’re still struggling in the Columbia Basin to take care of the animals in our communities. While some progress has been made as funding becom…
Recycling a mixed, reusable bag
MOSES LAKE — If you are looking for places to recycle paper, cardboard, cans, and in some cases plastic, you can find various locations throughout Grant and Ad…
Kadlec outreach program assisting Othello community
OTHELLO — Kadlec Regional Medical Center, based in Richland, has entered the fifth month of providing a pilot outreach program to Othello community members in …
Modern furnishing decisions
EPHRATA — Matt Moore of Moore Furniture in Ephrata said the styles and models of furniture and appliances have remained similar or the same since the pandemic …
Warnick bill promoting WDFW, nonprofit cooperation advances
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, received unanimous approval from the Senate to enable the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish co…
Gesa extends scholarship deadline
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union has extended its deadline for scholarship applications, according to an announcement from Gesa.
Othello low-income development gets $1.5M grant
OTHELLO — The Othello Housing Authority and Adams County Building and Planning were awarded $1.5 million toward the Othello Rocky Point Development low-income…
Grant Co. extends marijuana production moratorium
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioners have extended the moratorium on establishing new marijuana production or processing operations in unincorporated areas…
Basin alumnae earn NWAC title
PASCO — Two Basin high school alumnae were a part of Columbia Basin College’s 2023 Northwest Athletic Conference Soccer Championship-winning team last November…
Postseason wrestling begins!
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason wrestling begins this week, with Basin squads competing at different district tournaments across the east side of the state. Check …
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Local squads begin postseason play
COLUMBIA BASIN — District playoffs across the state begin this weekend, with many Basin squads closing out their regular seasons in the coming days. See below …
Erratics to discuss geology pioneer
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will host a talk on a pioneer in the geology of the Columbia Basin, according…
Ephrata’s ‘new’ mayor pro tem looks at growing as residents choose
EPHRATA – After serving on the Ephrata City Council since 2015, Matt Moore has taken on a new title: mayor pro tem.
The Hive to mark 30 years of ink Friday
MOSES LAKE — The Hive will celebrate its 30th birthday from noon to 7 p.m. Friday with a throwback to its origins.