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Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season …
Water, housing big topics for Moses Lake City Council candidates
MOSES LAKE — Four candidates for the Moses Lake City Council had an opportunity to make their positions clear at a candidate forum Oct. 24.
Rice Brothers to perform in concert Nov. 14
MOSES LAKE — The cello-piano duo the Rice Brothers will bring a mix of classical, classic pop and jazz sounds to the stage at the Wallenstein Theater at 7 p.m.…
Downtown Moses Lake celebrates Harvest Festival
MOSES LAKE — The 2023 Moses Lake Harvest Festival took place on Saturday afternoon around Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake.
Fire focus: GCFD 8 Commissioner speaks at candidate forum.
MATTAWA – Last week’s South Grant County candidate forum featured unopposed candidate for Grant County Fire District 8 Commissioner Debra Crain, who spoke duri…
Basin sports schedule Nov. 1-7
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local cross country, football, girls soccer and volleyball teams.
BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District tournaments and playoff runs
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the first state tournament of the year now in the rearview mirror, many teams across the Basin have been competing in their respective di…
Mattawa candidates speak about the city’s issues
MATTAWA — Unopposed and opposed candidates for Mattawa City Council and Mattawa mayor attended the South Grant County candidate forum Oct. 25 at Wahluke High S…
MLSD candidates swap perspectives at forum
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake voters had the opportunity to hear from 14 candidates for local offices Oct. 24. The forum, hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Comm…
FRESH NEWS: Dropping temperatures mean changes in fishing at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet, rising 2.2 feet this week. We are currently 7.5 feet above low pool. The reservoir will r…
Q&A: Moses Lake School Board Position 5
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Alana DeGooyer and Kirryn Jensen are running for one of three open seats on the Moses Lake School Board.
STCU opens Othello drive-through branch
OTHELLO – Credit union STCU opened its new location in Othello Tuesday, a drive-through-only branch located at 1335 E. Main St., according to an announcement f…
Data by design
QUINCY — Vantage Data Centers cut the ribbon on the final phase of its existing facility in Quincy Oct. 18. Simon Casey, the company’s vice president of constr…
BBCC virtually hosts paralympian guest speaker
MOSES LAKE – To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, Big Bend Community College’s Associated Student Body and Accommodation and Accessibility Services welcome…
Commerce designates 3 Pacific Northwest tech hubs
MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced Oct. 23 the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the country, including two in Washington, the American Aerospace Materials…
Warden’s new student assistance professional addresses mental health
WARDEN — The Warden School District welcomed a new staff member earlier this month. Araceli Flores joined Warden High School as its new student assistance prof…