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Updated 9 hours, 28 minutes ago

4 hurt in collision south of Quincy Monday

QUINCY — A five-car collision south of Quincy sent four people to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to a st…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
BBB advises caution, patience with holiday charity donationations

TACOMA — With the holiday season upon us, there will be a lot of charities asking for donations. The Better Business Bureau (bbb.org), which also evaluates …

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Kriete sworn in as Grant Co. sheriff

EPHRATA - Joey Kriete took the oath of office and was sworn in as the new Grant County Sheriff by Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill on Tuesday at the Grant Count…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Giving back

COLUMBIA BASIN — Several local law enforcement agencies are putting on charitable drives for the upcoming holiday season. The Moses Lake Police Department’s…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Pedestrian killed in Moses Lake accident

MOSES LAKE — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning along SR 17 in Moses Lake...

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Basin sports schedule for Nov. 30-Dec. 6

COLUMBIA BASIN – Welcome to winter sports season here in the Basin! Eleven of twelve local schools begin their quests to bring home state titles this winter se…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Winter sports season tips off

<strong>COLUMBIA BASIN</strong> – With 11 of 12 local schools stepping onto the basketball court, wrestling mat and in the pool this week, the 2022-2023 winter…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Jitka Garza takes over at Othello Anytime Fitness

OTHELLO — Jitka Garza said the goal of a fitness routine is to make life better, whatever that goal might be for each athlete. Garza is the new owner of Anyt…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Bluegrass trio to play in George on Saturday

GEORGE — Three Northwestern bluegrass virtuosos will take the stage Saturday at the George Community Hall, according to a statement from the community center...

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Tip a Cop fundraiser returns to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact, yes, those are police officers and sheriff’s deputies cleaning tables, delivering hamburgers and drinks and occasionally brea…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Collision causes delays on SR17 Monday

MOSES LAKE - A collision early Monday morning resulted in delays for travelers along SR 17 for several hours.

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Winter storm watch issued for Basin

SPOKANE — The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Monday for large parts of the Columbia Basin. A winter storm watch means that conditions are…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
UW offense shines in Apple Cup

PULLMAN – During WSU’s three-game win streak over Stanford, Arizona and Arizona State, the Cougars jumped out to early leads that held true despite only scorin…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Thin Blue Line

Mary and Joe Stoddard, right, pose with Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, left, and a handmade thin blue line flag. Mary told department officials that it take…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Pet of the Week: Wallee

As of Nov. 23, Wallee had an unfortunate anniversary at Adams County Pet Rescue - he’d been at the shelter for a year. His caretakers at ACPR say he has a play…

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Making a community meal

MOSES LAKE — Business owner Paul Carney knows a thing or two about being down and out. The owner of EDUBS C/S, which creates custom low-rider cars as well a…