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New mats coming to EHS wrestling room
July 19, 2024 1:15 a.m.

New mats coming to EHS wrestling room

EPHRATA — Ephrata High School wrestlers will be practicing on a new mat when the 2024-25 season rolls around, as the Ephrata School Board approved the purchase of new wrestling mats for the EHS wrestling room last month.

January 16, 2020 9:05 a.m.

Nation's largest retail trade group: holiday sales rose 4.1%

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's largest retail trade group says holiday sales increased 4.1%, the top end of its forecast.

Basin officers participate in immobilization safety training
January 20, 2025 noon

Basin officers participate in immobilization safety training

RITZVILLE — Law enforcement officers in Adams County got some training in restraining Thursday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

November 6, 2023 6:11 p.m.

ED announces $115 million in grants for school districts.

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Education announced Oct. 25 new awards totaling about $115 million to support 29 Teacher and School Leader incentive projects across the country, according to an announcement from the ED.

De Guzman Takes Home Third At Mike Clock Open
November 15, 2023 4:09 p.m.

De Guzman Takes Home Third At Mike Clock Open

MOSES LAKE – Entering week three of the BBCC Wrestling season, the Lady Vikes had a busy weekend as they competed at Grays Harbor Community College on Saturday, followed by competing in the Mike Clock Open on Sunday. After a much improved week two placing fourth at Eastern Oregon, the Lady Vikes hoped to take another big step forward this weekend.

Group 14 major equipment installation underway
December 18, 2023 3:45 p.m.

Group 14 major equipment installation underway

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake’s Group 14 BAM-2 plant began installing equipment in its first module, topped out its second module, and is on track to ship its SCC55 silicon-carbon composite anode globally in 2024, according to a Dec. 18 announcement from the organization.

GCAO adoption events coming
October 20, 2023 1:36 a.m.

GCAO adoption events coming

MOSES LAKE – Grant County Animal Outreach will be putting on pet adoption events at multiple Moses Lake locations in the next few weeks.

QPD officer stabbed, civilian killed in food mart incident
January 9, 2024 5:59 p.m.

QPD officer stabbed, civilian killed in food mart incident

QUINCY – One unidentified man is deceased after two Quincy Police Department officers responded to a call for assistance at the Jackpot Food Mart at 308 F Street Southeast in Quincy a little after 8:30 p.m. Monday.

CWU MFA thesis exhibit opening May 14
May 8, 2024 11:53 a.m.

CWU MFA thesis exhibit opening May 14

ELLENSBURG — Starting next week, the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University will host Anemoia, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) thesis exhibition by Matthew Potter and Charlie Tadlock.

Othello to terminate contract with ACFD 5
May 10, 2024 2:55 a.m.

Othello to terminate contract with ACFD 5

OTHELLO – The city of Othello announced Wednesday that they have provided a two-year notice of termination of its agreement with Adams County Fire District 5 due to a significant increase in the contract’s cost over the last year.

July 31, 2024 1:40 a.m.

Chip sealing planned for Royal City streets Friday

ROYAL CITY — Drivers will be asked to avoid parking on sections of six Royal City streets Friday, and traffic will be subject to control, to allow chip-sealing in those street sections. Roadwork will start at 5 a.m. and is scheduled for completion by 5 p.m., according to a city press release.

Backpack giveaway Sunday in Moses Lake
July 25, 2024 3:35 a.m.

Backpack giveaway Sunday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake TCC store will give away backpacks again this year on Sunday, according to an announcement from Round Room, Inc., the parent company of TCC. The giveaway will begin at 1 p.m. at the Verizon TCC store at 221 S. Pioneer Way, according to the announcement. This is the 12th year Round Room has held the “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.”

July 30, 2024 1:45 a.m.

Jehovah’s Witnesses to gather in Tri-Cities

KENNEWICK — The 2024 convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be held at Toyota Center in Kennewick the weekends of Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1, according to an announcement from Jehovah’s Witnesses.

EHS celebrates scholarship awards
June 6, 2024 8 a.m.

EHS celebrates scholarship awards

EPHRATA – During a May 29 assembly at Ephrata High School, hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships were doled out to hardworking students headed toward ongoing education programs.

Royal celebrates class of 2024
June 8, 2024 4:10 p.m.

Royal celebrates class of 2024

ROYAL CITY – For their final times as high schoolers, 119 Royal High School seniors walked onto David Nielson Memorial Field for the school’s graduation ceremony Friday evening, for a program to recognize their achievements made during four years of high school.

Cougs walk in Warden
June 10, 2024 1:30 a.m.

Cougs walk in Warden

WARDEN – The sun was bright and the field was green as the Warden Cougars celebrated this year’s graduates. Dozens of students walked onto the stage at the field beneath Warden High School.

Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA
August 27, 2024 1:05 a.m.

Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA

OLYMPIA – In response to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County this past July, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enacted several emergency regulations aimed at curbing the disease's spread according to a WDFW Aug. 23 press release

July 31, 2022 4:45 p.m.

3 charged with disaster relief fraud

SPOKANE — A federal grand jury indicted three Eastern Washington residents - including a man from Moses Lake - last week for fraud in obtaining COVID-19 relief money, according to a Department of Justice press release. “COVID-19 relief programs were designed to lift up our community during crisis, and due to the number of people and businesses that request funding, some deserving small businesses were not able to obtain funding to keep their businesses in operation,” saide Vanessa Waldref, a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington...

August 29, 2022 5:04 p.m.

Othello-area juvenile arrested

OTHELLO — An Othello-area juvenile has been booked into Martin Hall in Cheney on suspicion of possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle after being arrested by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies Monday morning. The arrest followed the discovery Saturday of a stolen car, and a stolen gun in the car. An ACSO deputy spotted the car while patrolling in the area of 14th Avenue and Cypress Street in Othello, according to a release on the agency’s social media. The deputy was using a license plate reader, recently purchased by the department, that identified the car as stolen from the Moses Lake area, the release said. The deputy followed the car to investigate further; the driver turned onto Cypress Street and parked the car. When the deputy drove up, a subject later identified as the juvenile was getting out of the driver’s seat of the car and fled on foot. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the car, searched it and found the gun, which had been reported stolen from the Spokane area, the release said. Deputies found the juvenile at an Adams County residence and arrested him Monday morning. He was also charged with resisting arrest and other unspecified charges, the release said.

August 30, 2022 1:25 a.m.

Household hazardous waste collection set for Sept. 17

EPHRATA — Residents of Grant County can dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Sept. 17 through an event put on by Grant County and the Department of Ecology. According to a release by Grant County Solid Waste, the event is for waste generated by households only. The release also states for participants to remain in their vehicles and all waste must be in the trunk or the bed of a pickup. Products should be brought in original labeled containers if possible and packed to prevent spills during transportation. Containers will not be returned...