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Ephrata’s first National Night Out draws crowd despite cool weather
EPHRATA — Despite cool temperatures and off-and-on rain, community members gathered at Lions Park Tuesday evening …
Fresh news: Walleye fishing good, crappie and bluegill out at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,027.8 feet, dropping 0.3 feet this week. We are currently 1.3 feet above low pool. The water temperature is …
Devils defeat Lions for first win of 2023 season
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils got into the win column for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday night, defeating Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Chr…
King Gizzard to perform at the Gorge Amphitheatre
QUINCY – Rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will be performing at the Gorge Amphitheatre Sept. 14, 2024, according to a press release from the band...
News Bites for Sept. 13, 2023
CLE ELUM — Two pedestrians died after being struck by four vehicles on I-90 Sunday night, including a Washington State Patrol trooper, according to a statement…
Wash. unions join in support of climate-friendly jobs
MOSES LAKE – Six Washington-based unions are teaming up to take advantage of Washington’s legislative environment and the need for workers to fill environmenta…
Royal City mayor moving on
ROYAL CITY — Royal City Mayor Kent Andersen is stepping down after about a decade of service to the city...
Sip & Stroll, Care Fair set for Saturday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Some wine, some art, information on volunteer opportunities – downtown Moses Lake will be full of events Saturday afternoon...
Vet’s resource and job fair set for Sept. 23
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Board of County Commissioners announced in a Tuesday press release the Grant County Veterans Advisory Board is hosting the Annual Veteran Resource & Job Fair Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1…
Cougars win over East Valley, 3-0
WARDEN – After a setback in the third set, the Warden Cougars rallied to defeat East Valley (Yakima) 3-1 on Monday night...
Basin sports schedule Sept. 13-19
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring teams across all the different fall sports beginning to enter league play in their respective…
Getting musical
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association will open its 69th season with a group featuring four-part harmony in four different musical genre…
Tigers claw out a W in Battle of the Basin
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers pulled away in the second half to take the 2023 Battle of the Basin over the Quincy Jackrabbits, 35-12, Friday night in Ephrata...
2023 Othello Fair coming to town Wednesday to Saturday
OTHELLO – The Othello Fair will be held this week from Wednesday to Saturday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Fairgoers can expect a variety of games, rides, a…
‘We start today’
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center CEO Glenda Bishop characterized the new Quincy Valley Medical Center as a project about the past, present and future...
George Bluegrass Festival turns 16
GEORGE — The annual George Bluegrass Festival is now in its 16th year, according to organizer Debby Kooy. It started Monday, with people coming in from all ove…