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Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting …
Community connections
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds played host to a little more than 500 Columbia Basin residents who were there on Saturday, Feb. 4, to support the Col…
Refuge at Mae Valley
MOSES LAKE — There was a time not so long ago when Mae Valley west of Moses Lake was fairly wide open, with not much more than a golf course and Blue Heron Par…
Nonprofits receive donations from Light Up Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Three Moses Lake nonprofit organizations received donations of $539 each, courtesy of the annual Light Up Moses Lake contest, its sponsors and par…
Ephrata man rescued from Billy Clapp Lake
STRATFORD - A 70-year-old Ephrata man was rescued by bystanders Wednesday after falling through the ice at Billy Clapp Lake. A release by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office states first responders were called aroun…
Quincy PD officers recognized for rescue
QUINCY — The fire had already engulfed the front of the house when Quincy Police Sergeant Jazzlynn Silva and QPD Officer Stephen Harder arrived on the scene. F…
District 13 legislators hold virtual town hall
OLYMPIA - District 13 legislators held a virtual town hall Wednesday evening to answer constituents’ questions about the legislative session and bills introduc…
On to regionals 2023
COLUMBIA BASIN – Regional wrestling competitions will be held on Saturday, with wrestlers from around the Basin competing to move on to the 2023 Mat Classic ne…
Under the sea...
QUINCY — A tale of love based on a classic Disney movie is running for two more weekends at the Quincy High School theater. The curtain rises on “The Little Me…
Dent introduces childcare provider qualifications bill
OLYMPIA - A bill to make it easier for early learning providers to receive state certification was introduced to the House last week by Representative Tom Dent…
Green named interim Quincy PD chief
QUINCY — Ryan Green has been named the interim chief for the Quincy Police Department. Quincy City Council members approved Green’s appointment on a 6-0 vote a…
Thinking ahead
EPHRATA — Chess isn’t something most people think of as a spectator sport, but in Ephrata on Saturday, it was the center of attention as about 100 children, en…
The Warrior stands
MATTAWA — To the Wanapum, residents of Mattawa and the Wahluke School District, the Wahluke Warrior is a symbol of a longstanding and valuable relationship, on…
Othello approves two police union contracts
OTHELLO — Othello Police Department officers and sergeants are getting a raise under the terms of agreements between the city and the unions representing them.…
Basin sports schedule Feb. 8-14
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason contests are in full swing here in the Basin, with athletes from all 12 schools competing to move on in pursuit of district and reg…
Wahluke falls in SCAC districts to Naches Valley
MATTAWA – A cold shooting night plagued Wahluke in its 61-39 loss to Naches Valley on Tuesday night, the opening round of the South Central Athletic Conference…