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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
OSPI looks at additional educational supports
OLYMPIA — Washington’s youngest learners need an extra boost, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said Thursday in a press conference. …
UPDATED: Two recovered, two missing after canoe capsizes
OTHELLO - One child is dead, another was treated for hypothermia and a third is missing along with the father of the children after an accident on a lake on Ve…
PNW may become 'hydrogen hub'
SEATTLE — The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association — a coalition of companies, local and tribal governments, labor unions and environmental organizations — has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to consider the …
Royal City soldier takes recruiting to the screen
ROYAL CITY — Royal City native Pedro Popoca is helping to recruit the next generation of soldiers. Popoca, a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard no…
Quilted service
MOSES LAKE — The quilts come in a variety of designs and sometimes in different colors. They all have the same purpose - to recognize military veterans for the…
Fall in!
EPHRATA - American Legion Art Semro Post 28 Commander Kim Thomas hopes to bring awareness about the American Legion and increase their membership, particularly…
National forest fees waived on Veterans Day
PORTLAND, Ore. — National forests and grasslands will be open free of charge for everyone Friday, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. In observance of Veterans Day, the Forest Service is waiving…
Veteran services in the Basin
The resources below are available in the Columbia Basin to assist veterans and their families with services and opportunities to connect with other veterans...
Royal's Hernandez named WIAA Athlete of the Week
ROYAL CITY – Royal running back Kaleb Hernandez was named a Week 9 Athlete of the Week by the WIAA on Thursday. The senior had five total touchdows in Royal’s …
New Americans
WENATCHEE — It was an emotional, ebullient moment when 25 immigrants to the United States took their oaths of citizenship Tuesday in Wenatchee. “Citizenship…
Grant and Adams county tentative election results for Nov. 2022
The results below are not official until confirmed. Only opposed races are indicated. Additional election results will be provided as they are available. Count…
CWU honoring veterans this week
ELLENSBURG - The Central Washington University Veterans Center is hosting a series of events all week in honor of Veterans Day. “It’s a great chance for our…
Weather Forecast for Monday, Nov. 7
Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 8 a.m., then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 2…
WSU develops new biogas process
RICHLAND — A Washington State University research team has developed a new method to treat sewage sludge and turn it into biogas – methane – that could help reduce the cost of waste treatment and help the environme…
Power lines downed as fierce windstorm blows across basin
MOSES LAKE — Damage was minimal in the Columbia Basin following Friday night’s windstorm even as recorded gusts topped 50 miles per hour in some parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service office…