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Advisory vote on possible sales tax increase in Grant County on November ballot
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will be asked for their opinions on a possible one-tenth of one percent increase in …
A lot going on during Othello Fair finale
OTHELLO — The announcer ran down the list of events at the Othello Fair just after noon Saturday – the car show near the entrance, music on the brand-new main …
Mattawa annexation request reviewed in public hearing
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members will make a decision on Oct. 6 regarding a proposal to annex 40.5 acres of land near Wahluke High School into the city l…
GCSO investigates employee over August incident
EPHRATA — A Grant County Sheriff’s Office employee is being investigated after GCSO deputies responded to an incident at his home in early August, according to…
Local scores Sept. 12-16
A summary of Columbia Basin sports scores as of Sept. 16, 2022.
Summer’s work results in new stage, fresh look at Othello Fairgrounds
OTHELLO — Fresh paint, new sidewalks and a brand-new entertainment stage are the visible results of a summer’s worth of work by volunteers, and with the help o…
Down and dirty
OTHELLO – The Othello Rodeo Grounds was full of smoke, engines revving and cheers for the 2022 Othello Demolition Derby, held on Wednesday night, which brought…
ML Fire Chief says city insurance rating has improved
MOSES LAKE — Renters and homeowners in Moses Lake are likely going to see their insurance rates go down in 2023 following an improvement in the city’s communit…
It's getting hard to breathe
With fire season starting to ramp up, smoky skies are filling the Columbia Basin and creating unhealthy air. While fire season isn’t new to those in the Pacifi…
Mastodon fossil makes appearance at Grant PUD commission meeting
EPHRATA — The fossil found in the Hanford Reach of an extinct ancestor to the elephant will be on display at the Wanapum Heritage Center near Wanapum Dam for s…
Moses Lake XC discusses Hawaii trip
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys and girls cross country teams returned from their trip to Hawaii last week, running in the Iolani Cross Country Invitational i…
Fugitive arrested in rest room
MOSES LAKE — A man who ran away from law enforcement officers on Tuesday was captured Wednesday while using the bathroom. According to a release on Moses Lake Police Department social media, police officers had be…
Former Mattawa chamber now South Grant County Chamber of Commerce
MATTAWA — Volunteers working to revitalize the Mattawa Chamber of Commerce have announced a name change that reflects what they see as part of its mission. Pa…
Don Myers named new Moses Lake mayor
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake City Council elected a new mayor on Tuesday, but decided to wait until a new member of the city council is appointed bef…
Monkeypox case confirmed in Grant County
EPHRATA — A case of monkeypox has been discovered in Grant County, the first confirmed case in the county, according to a press release from the Grant County Health District. The patient is in good health and quar…
Ephrata asks residents to keep vegetation tidy
EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata is asking residents to prepare for fall and winter by keeping trees and vegetation tidy. A release from the City of Ephrata on Monday states that trees and vegetation should be at lea…