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Soap Lake City Council establishes performance-based pay for mayor
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a new performance-based salary range for …
Help wanted: GCSO begins recruitment measures to fill more than a dozen positions
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office wants quality candidates to know GCSO has opportunities for experienced and green recruits, according to Grant County Sheriff…
Legislators advance new tax exemption for ADUs
Legislation, which could expand affordable housing and ease tax burdens, was advanced and referred to the review stage by the House Finance Committee on Thursd…
Giving sports a voice: Ephrata High School announcer fills stands with energy
EPHRATA – Many members of the Ephrata community might recognize Ryan Shannon’s voice quicker than they would his face.
PUD commissioners to vote on permanent general manager
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will have a vote today to determine whether to appoint current interim general manager/chief executive officer Rich Wallen to the job permanently.
Republican group to host congressional candidate
The Washington Federation of Republican Women in Grant County will have Washington State’s 4th Congressional District candidate Corey Gibson as its guest speaker at 6 p.m. today at Lake City Foursquare Church, 333 …
Vanguard Academy staff get a peek at new spaces
Vanguard Academy staff toured Moses Lake School District’s newest campus, Vanguard Academy, Thursday afternoon.
Legislators consider bill to legalize psilocybin
Adults could legally purchase and consume psilocybin products as soon as 2024 under legislation heard by the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee on Wednes…
ACH boys basketball team beats Odessa
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School boys basketball team flew past Odessa High School on Thursday, 66-37.
Quincy Valley Allied Arts returns to stage with ‘Sister Act’
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Allied Arts is telling the story of a murder witness on the lam, a nunnery, learning from others and making music.
Basin athletes shine
Six more Columbia Basin athletes have been named Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Athletes of the week in the past few weeks.
The Washington Outdoors Report: Spring bear hunt, new commissioners, fishing
In November, half of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission went against the advice of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Sus…
Drug crisis: Officials look for ways to combat opioid epidemic
Medical providers and health officials in Grant County say they are concerned about the ongoing opioid epidemic as they try to help those facing addiction get …
Bills to restore police authority move forward
Several bills restoring law enforcement agencies’ authority to use physical force and engage in vehicular pursuits were advanced during executive sessions in t…
Ephrata raises construction fees to fund parks
EPHRATA — It’s going to cost a little bit more to build a house in Ephrata.
A glass of comedy: Masquers Theater to present ‘Beer for Breakfast’
SOAP LAKE — The tale of three old friends, an all-night battle of the sexes and the impact of passing time comes to the Masquers Theater stage starting Feb. 11.