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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 …
Washington population continues to grow
OLYMPIA — There are 7,864,400 people living in Washington as of April 1, 2022 — an increase of more than 158,000 since the 2020 census, according to estimates compiled and published by the Washington State Office o…
WSP seeks witnesses to Mattawa hit and run
GRANT COUNTY — The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses or anyone who might have information about a hit and run accident south of Mattawa early Wednesday. ...
Fire chief grateful for mutual aid after Tuesday fires
SOAP LAKE - June 28 was a busy day for Grant County firefighters. At least five different wildfires broke out around the country prompting responses from local…
State high court condemns former Grant Co. prosecutor’s conduct
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned the 2017 conviction of a Moses Lake man charged with assaulting police officers…
Japanese ag students arrive at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Thirty-one Japanese exchange students arrived at Big Bend Community College this week to start their 19-month-long studies in the United States as part of the Japanese Agricultural Training Program...
USDA’s tips to avoid foodborne illnesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a release on June 28 advising the public how to prevent foodborne illnesses. “Wherever you go this summer, don’t forget to bring your safe food handling practices along …
Sports schedule June 29 - July 5
COLUMBIA BASIN - Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events and camps.
Hope for Hanford
MATTAWA- The second annual Hanford Journey was held June 24 at the Vernita Boat Launch. The event familiarizes people with the area, educates them on the histo…
Rectenwald appointed as interim Grant County Sheriff
EPHRATA — Grant County Undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald has been appointed as the interim Grant County Sheriff. Grant County Commissioners approved the appointment…
Wineries to hold ribbon cutting in Kennewick
KENNEWICK — The Port of Kennewick, along with the city of Kennewick, Benton County and the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee, is inviting the public to come and celebrate the completion of th…
Fire ban implemented at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, Hanford Reach
OTHELLO — All activities likely to start a fire have been banned on national wildlife refuges in the Mid-Columbia region, effective through Sept. 30. The region includes the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge near O…
Melcher appointed to Charter Commission
OLYMPIA – House Minority Leader J. T. Wilcox, R-Pierce County, recently appointed Vickey Melcher to a 4-year term on the Washington State Charter School Commission...
GESA seeks applications for local heroes grants
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union is seeking applicants for its 2022 Local Heroes Grants Program. The program, which will award grants of up to $50,000 to community nonprofit groups and organizations that serve what …
First aid for pets
When a friend or significant other gets hurt we generally have a good idea of how to take care of them, but what do you do when your pet is in an emergency? Un…
Local clubs host 12th annual joint charity golf tournament
MOSES LAKE - The Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake Rotary Club put on their 12th annual Golf Scramble Friday, giving back to the community they res…