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Trailer crash temporarily closes West Broadway
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported when a trailer broke loose from its hitch and crossed all five lanes of tra…
‘Get out, dunk the chief, get a snow cone’
COLUMBIA BASIN — Police cars, fire trucks, information booths, Quincy’s Chief for a Day, snow cones, ice cream, a dunk tank featuring Moses Lake Police Chief K…
Law enforcement logs for July 29, 2022
The items below are consolidated reports from Columbia Basin law enforcement agencies. All those named as defendants or suspects are considered innocent until …
ICE officer arrested in Othello child sex trafficking investigation
OTHELLO — A 47-year-old Ellensburg man was arrested by Othello Police officers Tuesday in connection with an incident where he allegedly traveled to Othello to…
Semi causes six-car pile-up south of Quincy
QUINCY — Nine people received minor injuries in a six-car pile-up south of Quincy on Wednesday when a semi-tractor trailer failed to stop for construction work…
Japanese beetles spreading in WA
WAPATO — Officials with the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced this week that Japanese beetles have been found in Wapato, nearly 30 miles away from the current infestation in Grandview, according …
Pandemic hog payments to increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week it is increasing the amount of money in the department’s Spot Market Hog Pandemic Pro…
ML council increases animal shelter funding
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council has increased its support for Grant County Animal Outreach to $100,000 per year following an appeal from the organizat…
Othello Athletic Director Jenny McCourtie
OTHELLO – Born and raised in Othello, Jenny McCourtie has spent the previous four years as the Athletic Director for Othello High School. “I think that’s th…
Floodfest celebrates education of the Dry Falls and Sun Lakes
DRY FALLS/SUN LAKES - The annual Ice Age Floodfest was held at the Dry Falls Visitor Center on Saturday and featured the efforts of many to educate the public …
Fire season is here, are we ready?
WASHINGTON - With how devastating the 2021 fire season was, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, it is important for residents to know what to expect this ye…
Meeks brings coaching experience in BBCC AD role
MOSES LAKE – John Meeks has spent more than 15 years as a basketball coach, and now, he’s taking his talents to another realm of college athletics. “I've al…
Quincy council approves downtown revitalization plan
QUINCY — A plan that provides a framework for possible improvements to downtown Quincy was approved by the Quincy City Council on July 19. The downtown revital…
Bronco Inn named Travelers’ Choice hotel
RITZVILLE — The Bronco Inn, a Best Western hotel in Ritzville, was recently selected for a Travelers’ Choice Award by the online travel company Tripadvisor. …
Pinned
Moses Lake Fire Department Firefighter Jason Shaddix pins a badge on new MLFD Firefighter Steven Moyer at the beginning of a city council meeting on Tuesday as…
New Samaritan Hospital project paused
MOSES LAKE — Construction of a new Samaritan Hospital has been put on hold while hospital district officials work to close the gap between the project cost and…