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State burn ban ends; aid sought for E. Washington
OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban is scheduled to end Oct. 1, but state fire officials caution the…
Ephrata organizers plan Sage-n-Sun parade
While organizers of the annual Sage-n-Sun festival here won’t stage a concert this year, they are planning a parade for early June.
Job gains: Grant County unemployment drops between February 2020 and February 2021
Unemployment in Grant County dropped between February 2020 and February 2021, but rose between January and February 2020.
Cascade Park boat launch closed to public for boat races
Cascade Park’s boat launch, at 8301 Valley Road NE in Moses Lake, will be closed to the public this weekend due to boat races. Signs and barricades will be placed at the docks.
Bill on lead in school water heads to governor
State House representatives passed multiple bills during a virtual legislative debate Wednesday, including legislation to address lead in drinking water at sch…
Four students injured in 2018 bus crash near George awarded $1.5M
SEATTLE (AP) — A jury has awarded four former marching band students at the University of Washington $1.5 million after they were injured in a bus crash on the…
Public hearing set for street change
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners will take public comment at 1:30 p.m. April 27 on a proposal to vacate a portion of a platted road and alley at the Trinidad townsite west of Quincy.
Building boom: Construction surges on in Grant County
The boom in construction is going strong in Grant County, at least in the unincorporated areas.
Raising awareness: Moses Lake organization launches dual campaigns
Moses Lake’s New Hope and Kids Hope, organizations focused on adults and children survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes, are keeping …
Train coming? Port in talks to buy land near Wheeler Road
The Port of Moses Lake has begun assessing the value of land along Wheeler Road it hopes to acquire for the port’s proposed railroad expansion.
Bill on equity training moves past House
School personnel in Washington state may be required to go through equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training if a bill is signed into law during th…
Othello buys new fire truck
The city of Othello will spend $637,670 to buy a new fire truck.
Royal City Summerfest scheduled to return in 2021
While a lot could happen between now and the second weekend in July, planning for Royal City Summerfest is underway.
Deena Vietzke new Othello Chamber of Commerce manager
Deena Vietzke said she wants the Othello Chamber of Commerce to keep expanding its potential.
Othello park gets new life
There are big plans for P.J. Taggares Park: improvements to the combined football-soccer fields, lights at the shop and the playground.
Jobless rate down in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped between February 2020 and February 2021, and increased slightly between January and February 2021.