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Basin events for Jan. 13-19
It’s cold, but that doesn’t mean there’s no options for a bit of fun in the Columbia Basin.
Service honored: South Grant Co. Chamber hosts law enforcement appreciation luncheon
MATTAWA – The South Grant County Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon Tuesday at the Wanapum Heritag…
Lavender Ranch
QUINCY — Quincy farmer Joseph Downs first started planting lavender at his properties at the Upper Crescent Bar near Quincy and in East Wenatchee in 2015. He n…
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: league play carries on
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local squads around the Basin have all entered the teeth of league play by now, with district tournament beginning in less than a month.
Othello drug dealer sentenced
SPOKANE – Jaime Alberta Garza, 52, of Othello has been sentenced after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distributed fentanyl. United States Dis…
Othello drug dealer sentenced to more than six years
SPOKANE – Jaime Alberta Garza, 52, of Othello has been sentenced after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distributed fentanyl. United States Dis…
Officers, deceased identified in Quincy officer-involved shooting
QUINCY – The names of those involved in a Monday incident that lead to one Quincy Police Department officer being stabbed twice and the death of a man have bee…
Adams Co. Development Council director discusses growth
OTHELLO – Adams County Development Council Executive Director Kyle Niehenke attended the Port of Othello’s regular meeting Tuesday morning to share some of ACD…
Moses Lake considers large development near Lowe’s after swearing-in ceremony
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council swore in one new member and two returning ones at its meeting Tuesday and passed the mayoral baton. Once that formalit…
SR 17 repaving set for Moses Lake area
MOSES LAKE — Work is scheduled to start about April 1 on a project to repave a section of State Route 17 where it runs through Moses Lake.
Leading ladies: Moses Lake Museum exhibit celebrates the Washington women who led the way
MOSES LAKE — Washington, and the women who blazed its trails, will go on display Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.
Payne to depart Ephrata School District
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne has decided to resign from the district, citing personal, family and health issues, according to an …
Cloudview Kitchen’s evolving local flavor, community focus
SOAP LAKE — Cloudview Kitchen was founded a little more than a decade ago by Jim Baird and Theresa Sergneri. Since then, the idea for the restaurant-slash-bake…
Royal City considering police dog
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Police Department could increase its officer ranks by one, and the number of feet on the ground by four.
Othello council deliberates cargo containers, increases splash pad budget
OTHELLO – The Othello City Council’s regular meeting on Monday featured a unanimous vote to spend an additional $35,000 on an improved future installation of a…