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Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to …
Collision injures two south of Quincy
A collision on state Route 281, between Quincy and George, left two injured Friday.
State eyes guidelines for vaccinated people
OLYMPIA — Saying the state is facing a possible fourth wave in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee said his office is working on new guidelines that would allow people who have received the COVID-19 vacc…
A look back: District 13 legislators reflect on losses and triumphs of the recently concluded legislative session
If there is one word that can describe how this past legislative session went for Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, it would be: difficult.
Former Mattawa police chief files appeal over being fired
MATTAWA — A hearing will be scheduled, albeit at an unknown time, for the Mattawa Police Department civil service commission for an appeal from Chief Joe Harris, who was fired by Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya April 10.
Counties face possible rollback to Phase 2
OLYMPIA — Concern over rising COVID-19 cases in Washington could mean a number of counties — including Grant County — could find themselves set back to Phase 2 in an attempt to limit the spread of the disease.
Power plants: Moses Lake FFA offers greenery to go
MOSES LAKE — Gardeners will have their choice of flowers, vegetable starts and hanging baskets – while supplies last, anyway – at the annual Moses Lake High Sc…
Despite odds, city of Moses Lake’s finances improved through COVID-19
“We should do a little dance, a little nice jig, because when COVID hit, we didn’t know what 2020 would end up looking like,” said Cindy Jensen, Moses Lake’s finance director.
Moses Lake city council adjusts timeline for new comprehensive plan
Moses Lake’s June deadline for final adoption of the City Comprehensive Plan has been pushed, after being approved by the state, to October due to COVID-19-related delays.
La Imperial ready to open
Carlos Hernandez, flanked by members of his family and representatives of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce...
Othello mayor rescinds emergency power proclamation
OTHELLO — Othello Mayor Shawn Logan rescinded on Monday a declaration of civil emergency signed in March 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, as it was no longer needed, and he never used the power it gave hi…
Othello site for medical student research into pandemic impact
Kirsten Myers said the early coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t really cover what was going on outside large cities.
Mayor, council, school board seats open in 2021
Many local races are on the ballot in November, including city councils, school boards, hospital boards, and fire districts.
A newsman and a visionary: Remembering Duane Hagadone, whose media empire included the Columbia Basin Herald
Duane B. Hagadone, a private but devoted family man and an icon of publishing, real estate and hospitality, died Saturday at his winter home in Palm Desert at …
Othello seeks reactions to street proposal
Officials are seeking residents’ opinions on possible changes to street design standards for new residential development, as city council members approved public works design standards April 12, but didn’t include …
‘Trying to make it better’: Dave Patterson ready to retire as Grant County Fire District 8 chief
MATTAWA — Grant County Fire District 8 Chief Dave Patterson said he started his firefighting career as a volunteer, and it was as a volunteer that he joined Gr…