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Warden collision sends four to hospital
WARDEN — Four people were injured when a driver allegedly ran the stop sign at the intersection of SR 170 and SR 17 about three miles west of Warden Sunday afternoon. A press memo from the Washington State Patrol said drugs or alcohol were involved, and charges are pending against one of the drivers...
Heimlich re-elected as chairman of state Republican Party
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party State Committee voted Saturday to re-elect Chairman Heimlich to another term as Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party. “I am honored and excited for the next two-year cycle as we continue our work to elect Republicans all across Washington State,” said Heimlich...
Warming centers open
GRANT COUNTY - With cold and frigid temperatures on their way, there are warming locations around the Columbia Basin available to help keep people safe from the elements. All 30 NCW Libraries locations serve as warming centers during their regular open hours. NCW Libraries’ 10 Grant County locations include Coulee City, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City, Soap Lake, and Warden. Visit ncwlibraries.org/locations for more information. The Open Doors Sleep Center at the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and SR 17 in Moses Lake will be open as well. More Information at https://hopesource.us/moses-lake-1.
STUDIO BASIN: Funding the future, getting artsy, hoops and mats
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss recent traffic accidents, funding for Moses Lake's new police station and the possibility of a hospital construction bond. Next, Shawn Cardwell, director of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts, joins the show to discuss local arts in the Basin. Lastly, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps local sporting events over the past week including Moses Lake basketball and Othello wrestling...
REC Silicon targeted by ransomware attack
LYSAKER, NORWAY - According to a press release Monday from REC Silicon ASA, the company’s virtual server environment suffered a ransomware attack that caused business systems to stop functioning for a brief period of time. The release also stated that all systems of the company have been successfully restored with only minor data loss of a limited amount that does not appear to include any significant intellectual property. REC has implemented increased security and is taking additional steps to ensure the protection of its information and server environment from any future incidents, the release states.
Weather forecast for Nov. 28
This week's weather looks to be cold again with lows in the teens and highs around 30.
ACSO to take concealed carry applications at fair
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for concealed pistol permits at the Othello Fair next week, according to a social media post by the ACSO. Applicants can stop by the Sheriff’s Office booth at the fair with a completed, unsigned application, a state-issued photo ID and the appropriate fee, the post said. Fingerprints will be taken on-site. The fee is $49.25 for a new paper permit and $59.25 for a hard card, according to the post. Only Adams County residents are eligible, the post added. Residents of other counties must apply in their own jurisdiction. The Washington CPL application can be found at https://bit.ly/WACPL.
Burn ban issued on Yakama Reservation
SEATTLE — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a ban on open burning on the Yakama Reservation, according to a press release from the EPA. An air quality advisory is also in effect. The burn ban beganFriday at 8 a.m. and is in effect until further notice, the release said. The ban was triggered by elevated pollution levels caused by fires in the region. The burn ban applies to all outdoor burning – including agricultural, camping and recreational fires – in all areas within external reservation boundaries regardless of ownership or tribal membership. Ceremonial and traditional fires are exempt from the burn ban. Local conditions may be found at https://fire.airnow.gov.
Two injured near Soap Lake in Sunday collision
SOAP LAKE - Two people were injured in a collision Sunday afternoon at the intersection of SR 17 and SR 28 just outside Soap Lake, according to a press release from the Washington State Patrol...
Pheasant Fruit Stand open near Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Pheasant Fruit Stand is open for the season with several types of apples to enjoy.
Week in sports: Sept. 19-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out photos from this week’s athletic events here in the Basin, including a wild overtime win for Moses Lake and Quincy winning its second game of the season.
Mattawa teens hit by car, one injured
MATTAWA — Mattawa Police officers are still investigating a collision involving two teenagers who were hit by a car while crossing Government Road Monday morning. “We’re looking at cameras in the area,” said Mattawa Police Chief Robert Salinas Wednesday. One teen was transported to a hospital, but Salinas said the injuries were not life-threatening...
Grant Co. seeks Mosquito Board members
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners are seeking two volunteers to sit on the board overseeing Grant County Mosquito Control District 2, which covers the northern tip of the county.
Grant Co. seeks Mosquito Board members
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners are seeking two volunteers to sit on the board overseeing Grant County Mosquito Control District 2, which covers the northern tip of the county.
Othello man sentenced in child’s death
SPOKANE — An Othello man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after an incident that left his 4-year-old child dead, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Spokane...
Snohomish roofing company fined for safety violations
TUMWATER — A roofing company based in Snohomish is faced with hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries...
Eastern Washington wineries earn awards
OLYMPIA - Nearly 80 wineries located throughout Eastern Washington won numerous medals at the 2023 Washington Wine Awards, according to an announcement from the organizers of the event, which was held in April...
SGL Carbon announces refinancing
WIESBADEN, Germany – SGL Carbon has announced that it has successfully completed refinancing and has fully redeemed its corporate bond. As of March 31, its corporate debt has dropped to €174 million – about $191.5 million...
Washington fire report for June 21
MOSES LAKE — These are the wildfires that were burning in Washington as of Monday afternoon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website...
Registration open for Ephrata business expo
EPHRATA — Registration is open through March 20 for the Business After Hours Business Expo, scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. April 12 at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. The expo is sponsored by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce.