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Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early …
Small airports would benefit from Dent-sponsored bill
Creating a solid state funding program for small airports in Washington is a priority for two local officials and a state legislator.
Othello man injured in accident near Pasco
An Othello man was injured, and could be charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicants and negligent driving, after he drove his car off the road and rolled it Saturday about 10 miles north of Pasco.
Othello man pleads not guilty in double murder
A man allegedly living illegally in the U.S. pleaded not guilty Friday in Adams County Superior Court in Ritzville to murdering two women Jan. 27 in their Othe…
Warnick pushes protections for volunteer firefighters
Senate Bill 5384 would modify the state’s definition of a volunteer firefighter.
Booming construction helps alleviate some COVID-19 impacts in Grant County
A booming construction industry helped cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Grant County’s economy in 2020.
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…