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‘Dear Evan Hansen’
MOSES LAKE — Some stage musicals are grand, brightly-colored affairs, with lots of dancing and flamboyant sets and…
MLSD moves forward with search for a superintendent
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors on Thursday heard an update from Bill Jordan regarding the district’s ongoing search for a superintendent.
MLHS swim team shuts out Eastmont; Quincy keeps up
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School boys swim and dive team members came out on top in every event during a home meet against Eastmont High School on Thurs…
Flying field: Aviation maintenance technology offers high opportunity
MOSES LAKE — Christine Kelly said she was looking for training opportunities when she found some online information about the aviation maintenance technology p…
Ephrata boys, girls fall to Ellensburg
EPHRATA — Ellensburg High School seemed to run circles around Ephrata High School Friday night during its league basketball games.
Ephrata boys trump Grandview
EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School boys wrestling team overtook Grandview High School at a dual meet on Thursday.
Quincy boys basketball team outdoes Cascade
CASCADE – The Quincy High School boys basketball team thumped Cascade High School on Friday, 90-43.
Sunnyside senator introduces bill in state legislature to fund water projects
OLYMPIA — A Yakima Valley state senator has introduced legislation to create a $5 billion program to fund water projects across the state.
Ephrata native joins police force
Ephrata Police Department Chief Kurt Adkins, right, swears in new EPD Officer Chandler Gribble, 26, at a meeting of the Ephrata City Council on Wednesday.
Homes needed: Grant County housing market still contends with low inventory
MOSES LAKE — The housing market in Grant County is a seller’s market as 2022 moves in, although supply chain issues may be slowing down the selling.
Spreading out: Grant PUD is expanding its fiber-optic network to every corner of Grant County
Most business owners knew it already, but one of the lessons learned over the course of the coronavirus outbreak is that fast, reliable communication is a nece…
GC Fairgrounds to add new events this year
Grant County Fairgrounds is set to host a variety of events this year, including the annual Grant County Fair and the first annual ’90s Tribute Fest, said Gran…
Salmon recovery bill sparks plenty of testimony
OLYMPIA — Highly contested legislation designed to drive up salmon populations could also devastate Washington farmers.
Country for a cause: Cancer fundraiser to (hopefully) return in person
MOSES LAKE — After a year online, the annual Country Sweethearts cancer benefit auction, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, will return in pers…
Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls outbowled by Eisenhower
Top bowler for Moses Lake High School was Sarah Carpenter with 174 and 155.
Othello Unified basketball team bests Ephrata, 63-45
EPHRATA – The Unified Sports teams of Ephrata High School and Othello High School went head-to-head Wednesday night at Ephrata High School, and Othello came ou…