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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Ephrata schools levy heads for approval in first ballot tally
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Right on point: Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club holds first training day
Training days are just as much for people as they are for dogs, said Doreen Oakes, president of the Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club.
Othello man arrested for assault, K-9 helps catch second suspect
An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail on charges of second-degree assault and possession of a stolen vehicle after an incident near Othello Sund…
Norwegian billionaire seeks to become REC board chair, company grows
The second-richest man in Norway wants to be the next chairman of REC Silicon’s board of directors.
Cold weather coming by week's end
It’s staying light a little later. There’s a little more sun during the day. Temperatures crept up ever so slightly for a couple of days.
Arson likely destroys toilet, shelter at Pelican Point's park
A portable toilet and its surrounding shelter in the park at the Pelican Point development was destroyed by fire early Monday morning.
Washington Potato lays off 62 workers at Warden facility
Pasco-based Oregon Potato Company announced Friday it was permanently laying off 62 employees at Warden-based Washington Potato Company, which caught fire in l…
Four deaths in Grant County linked to COVID-19
Grant County Health District said Monday afternoon four more Grant County residents had died with the coronavirus.
Learning curve: Warren Small and family experimented their way to making good barbecue, pizza
Back in the beginning, Warren Small just wanted some good barbecue.
12th Annual Country Sweethearts Benefit Auction goes virtual
The Grant County Cancer Foundation’s donors were spread far and wide Saturday night, as the 12th Annual Country Sweetheart Benefit Auction went virtual for the…
Easterday Ranches files for bankruptcy
A major Columbia Basin feedlot operator filed for bankruptcy days after being accused by its sole customer of $225 million in fraudulent billing for the care and feeding of around 200,000 non-existent cows.
Approval of site, selection of architect next steps in new Grant County Jail construction
The Grant County Commissioners will have an online hearing to gather public input on the proposed site of the new Grant County Jail.
Local legislators criticize Inslee's reopening plan
Legislators are criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest reopening plan, “Roadmap to Recovery,” which allows certain rural and coastal communities to remain closed.
Othello man pleads not guilty in double murder; trial set for March
An Othello man in the U.S. illegally pleaded not guilty Friday in Adams County Superior Court in Ritzville to murdering two women in their Othello home Jan. 27.
Business owner steps into county commissioner slot
Business owner Rob Jones, of Moses Lake, took the Grant County Commissioner District 2 seat in January for four years.