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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.…
Frontier gym serves as temporary warming center during frigid weekend
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake School District joined forces over the weekend to protect unhoused people from the bitter cold, by openi…
New City Hall needed, but only being discussed informally thus far
EPHRATA — A new city hall for Ephrata has been talked about for at least 15 years, but isn’t on the immediate horizon, according to Ephrata City Manager Ray To…
Ephrata schools offering Child Find screenings
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced on January 9 that screenings for developmental disabilities for youth up to the age of 21 are available through the Child Find program. Children can be screened to de…
Eleven Ephrata High staff recognized for life-saving actions
EPHRATA – Eleven Ephrata High School staff were recognized in early January for their response to a life-threatening medical event suffered by a fellow staff m…
Adams Co. Health Officer discusses 2024 legislation
RITZVILLE – Adams County Health Officer Alex Brzezny attended the Jan. 10 Adams County Commissioners and Board of Health meeting to update the commissioners on…
Eleven Basin football players earn all-state nods
SILVERDALE – The Washington State Football Coaches Association released its all-state list earlier this week, with 11 Columbia Basin football players earning a…
Lions win a thriller in Soap Lake, defeat Eagles 64-62
SOAP LAKE – Tied at 59 with just over three minutes to go, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions forced key defensive stops and conn…
New hospital will impact Samaritan bottom line in 2024
MOSES LAKE — While revenues for Samaritan Healthcare are projected to increase in 2024, Samaritan’s budget will reflect the current project of a new hospital, …
Community resources to stay warm in Ritzville, Othello
OTHELLO — With the severe weather of the last week and the next few days, those in need of shelter throughout the Columbia Basin can turn to public libraries d…
FRESH NEWS: Potholes freeze puts the kibosh on fishing for a while
MARDON — The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,042.05 feet, coming up 0.20 feet this past week. We are 4.45 feet below full pool. The rese…
Tech tune-up: MACC upgrades designed to make emergency response easier all around
MOSES LAKE — Emergencies are no respecters of time, place, or circumstances. With that in mind, operators of the Multi-Agency Communications Center are working…
Othello second grader recognized for food drive efforts
OTHELLO — A Wahitis Elementary second grader received an Othello School District challenge coin for his efforts to collect food for the annual Othello Christma…
WA lawmakers eye expanding foster care to 18 to 21-year olds
OLYMPIA- A legislative proposal has the potential to create a smoother transition into adulthood for teenagers and adults aging out of the foster care system.
Ketterer sworn in as MLIRD board member
EPHRATA – The Grant County Commission was joined by guests during their Tuesday meeting as Joe Ketterer was sworn in as a member of the Moses Lake Irrigation a…
Severe winter weather incoming
SPOKANE — It being January and being winter, there’s some good weather news and some bad weather news. The good news is that temperatures are forecast to rise …