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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, …
Wagner leads in ACSO race
RITZVILLE — With an estimated 800 ballots left to count, incumbent Dale Wagner is leading challenger Matthew Carlson in the race for Adams County Sheriff. I…
Carter wins another term as commissioner
GRANT COUNTY — County Commissioner Cindy Carter thanked county voters for sending her back for another four years on the Grant County Commission but said this …
GCFD7 EMS levy passes
SOAP LAKE - The Grant County Fire District 7 EMS Levy passed with a nearly 69% ‘yes’ vote in initial tallies. Some ballots are still being counted and results …
Warden council OKs annexation
WARDEN — Warden is getting 34 acres bigger thanks to a unanimous vote of the Warden City Council on Tuesday. During a regular meeting, the Warden City Counc…
New Americans
WENATCHEE — It was an emotional, ebullient moment when 25 immigrants to the United States took their oaths of citizenship Tuesday in Wenatchee. “Citizenship…
Tigers prep for CWAC title against Ellensburg
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers find themselves in a similar situation as they prepare to face off against Ellensburg for the Central Washington Athletic Conferen…
‘He brings a lot to the team’
ROYAL CITY – Seen running down the football field at Royal High School is senior Edgar De La Rosa, a six-foot, four-and-a-half-inch receiver/linebacker who has…
State competitions set for this week
COLUMBIA BASIN – That time of the season is here, as local teams enter the state playoffs. Of the 12 schools here in the Basin, three have teams vying to bring…
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to open in Othello
OTHELLO — A story of young men who deceive, and the romantic trouble it causes them, comes to the stage in Othello this weekend. The Othello High School produc…
Big Bend has big plans with new bachelors program
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College now offers a bachelor’s degree, with its first cohort of students set to graduate this coming spring. “I have nothing …
Grant and Adams county tentative election results for Nov. 2022
The results below are not official until confirmed. Only opposed races are indicated. Additional election results will be provided as they are available. Count…
Valdez appointed to Othello City Council
OTHELLO — Danae Valdez has been appointed to fill the empty position on the Othello City Council. Linden was appointed to the seat after council members interv…
Adkinson takes interim city administrator role in Ephrata
EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata experienced a few changes Monday as Ephrata Police Chief Kurt Adkinson stepped down as chief and took over the role as interim Ci…
Moses Lake woman arrested for possession of stolen car
OTHELLO — A Moses Lake woman was booked into the Adams County Jail on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle after an Adams County Sheriff’s deputy stoppe…
Fatal medical emergency causes Othello-area crash
OTHELLO — A Benton City man’s car crashed after the man suffered a fatal medical emergency Monday morning. Troy Wilson, 61, was driving north on State Route 17 about one mile northeast of Othello when he suffered …