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WEATHER: April 27-May 2
Monday: Sunny, high near 68. North winds 5 to 7 miles per hour, becoming southwest in the afternoon
'...It's been like not working.'
COULEE CITY – Throughout Central Washington, there are plenty of inspired artists willing to show off their work to the world. One of which – Cariboo Trail Stu…
BBCC baseball underway
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College baseball team has begun their 2023 season and are ready to see more success and improvement after finishing the pri…
Quincy B Street Market organizers look for aid
QUINCY — Current Quincy B Street Market manager Chelsea Putnam said the town’s street market will be open for summer 2023. However, Putnam said founders are lo…
Common heartworm preventative, other antiparasitics can be deadly for some cats
PULLMAN, Wash. –Warmer and wetter weather inevitably means the return of mosquitos and their insatiable thirst for blood.
AMR announces Grant departure
EPHRATA – American Medical Response, which handles much of the ambulance services in Grant County, announced last week that it will be ceasing operations in th…
Othello musicians prep for competition
OTHELLO — Othello High School junior Rachel Bates practices with the OHS drumline Tuesday prior to the group’s regional competition Saturday in Portland. The…
Business expo draws locals to fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — Kevin Farias is quickly soaping up the window sitting in front of him. It’s the first time the 22-year-old owner of Moses Lake-based Caged Clea…
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival returns for 25th year
OTHELLO — All things natural, from animals to plants to geology, will be the subject of lectures, tours, hikes and workshops at the Othello Sandhill Crane Fest…
Warriors excel in skills competitions
Wahluke High School’s SkillsUSA program had the students below qualify for state competition, according to a WHS announcement...
Two arrested in Adams County drive-by shooting cases
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Othello Police Department arrested two Othello men late last week in connection with two recent drive-by shootings. Jean Carlos Avila, 18, was arrested by the OPD, a…
Huskies sweep Shadle Park
OTHELLO – The Huskies continued their strong start to the season with a sweep over Shadle Park on Tuesday, winning 10-0 and 15-3 Both games of the doublehea…
Farming still crucial to Basin employment
MOSES LAKE — Despite the rise of manufacturing in the Columbia Basin, farming is still the base for all economic activity in the region. “I think about the …
New-look Warriors hit the field
COULEE CITY – Like many boys’ sports at Almira/Coulee-Hartline this year, the Warrior baseball team will have some new faces in starting roles this season. …
Bonding on and off the field
EPHRATA – The Ephrata fastpitch team has its sights set on reaching state after missing the tournament last season, and is doing so by bonding with one another…
Bronco baseball rides into 2023 season
RITZVILLE – With a solid core of returning players, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are heading into 2023 with a strong sense of team chemistry. “Same as…