Sunday, December 28, 2025
32.0°F

All results /

February 21, 2022 1 a.m.

Most, but not all, school levies approved in final election results

EPHRATA — Elections results for Feb. 8 special elections for all counties in the state of Washington were canvassed and adopted as final on Friday.

Most school EP&O proposals passing in special election
February 17, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Most school EP&O proposals passing in special election

COLUMBIA BASIN — School district levy proposals are passing in Quincy, Wilson Creek, Grand Coulee, Warden and Royal City but failing in the Wahluke School District in Mattawa.

Dollar General under construction in Soap Lake
February 11, 2022 1:05 a.m.

Dollar General under construction in Soap Lake

Construction along state Route 28, next to Sigrist Mini Storage, is confirmed to be the location of a new Dollar General store.

Democrats propose $16.8 billion transportation package
February 11, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Democrats propose $16.8 billion transportation package

Legislation intended to funnel $16.8 billion in the next 16 years into the state’s transportation infrastructure was proposed by Washington Democrats this week.

Moses Lake artist finds unlimited possibility in acrylic medium
February 11, 2022 1 a.m.

Moses Lake artist finds unlimited possibility in acrylic medium

Phyllis PuFahl said her exploration of jewelry making started as a way to use acrylic pouring paintings that hadn’t turned out like she planned.

Bill would support veterans in crises
February 10, 2022 1:05 a.m.

Bill would support veterans in crises

Veterans experiencing mental health crises could soon receive additional support under legislation given executive action by the House Committee on Appropriations on Monday.

Special election preliminary results show few school levies failing
February 9, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Special election preliminary results show few school levies failing

Preliminary results were in Tuesday night for a special election, which saw a handful of communities across the region casting ballots on school levies and tax increases.

Legislators advance new tax exemption for ADUs
February 8, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Legislators advance new tax exemption for ADUs

Legislation, which could expand affordable housing and ease tax burdens, was advanced and referred to the review stage by the House Finance Committee on Thursday.

The Washington Outdoors Report: Spring bear hunt, new commissioners, fishing
February 7, 2022 1 a.m.

The Washington Outdoors Report: Spring bear hunt, new commissioners, fishing

In November, half of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission went against the advice of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind and his staff and postponed the 2022 spring bear hunt, an event that has occurred for decades in our state.

Bills to restore police authority move forward
February 4, 2022 1:05 a.m.

Bills to restore police authority move forward

Several bills restoring law enforcement agencies’ authority to use physical force and engage in vehicular pursuits were advanced during executive sessions in the state House and Senate on Thursday.

Lenora D’Arcy
February 4, 2022 1 a.m.

Lenora D’Arcy

It is with great sadness but also with great rejoicing, that Lenora D’Arcy passed from this world to rest in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 28, 2022, at the age of 92.

Legislators to consider bill on realtor disclosure
February 1, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Legislators to consider bill on realtor disclosure

The House Consumer Protection & Business Committee will consider, during an executive session Wednesday, legislation holding real estate sellers accountable for nondisclosure of damages to a buyer.

Two students face possible charges after school lockdown
January 31, 2022 1 a.m.

Two students face possible charges after school lockdown

The Lind-Ritzville High School was in lockdown Thursday morning after a 16-year-old boy made threats against another student, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office social media post.

Sowing seeds: Winter gives time to plot garden
January 28, 2022 1 a.m.

Sowing seeds: Winter gives time to plot garden

MOSES LAKE — It’s a sad fact unless the garden is somewhere like Australia or Argentina, January is not a gardening month. But it’s not to say there’s nothing for a gardener to do.

Words in pictures: Warden artist tells stories from old 35mm film
January 28, 2022 1 a.m.

Words in pictures: Warden artist tells stories from old 35mm film

WARDEN — Vinnie O Bannon has been a photographer for most of his adult life, and has the 35mm film negatives to prove it.

Lawmakers mull catalytic converter bill
January 26, 2022 1:03 a.m.

Lawmakers mull catalytic converter bill

Bipartisan legislation intending to cut the demand for stolen catalytic converters will increase fines for violators and limit the ability to buy and sell the part if passed.

Country for a cause: Cancer fundraiser to (hopefully) return in person
January 21, 2022 1 a.m.

Country for a cause: Cancer fundraiser to (hopefully) return in person

MOSES LAKE — After a year online, the annual Country Sweethearts cancer benefit auction, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, will return in person Feb. 5.

Ephrata takes narrow win over Othello
January 21, 2022 1 a.m.

Ephrata takes narrow win over Othello

OTHELLO — The Ephrata High School boys basketball team took a tight victory over Othello High School on Tuesday.

Senior night: Wahluke students have a chance to look back – and forward
January 19, 2022 1 a.m.

Senior night: Wahluke students have a chance to look back – and forward

MATTAWA — The senior year of high school is, in part, a recognition of change. High school will be done; kids will be moving on.

Legislators discuss officer pursuits, catalytic converter tracking program
January 19, 2022 1 a.m.

Legislators discuss officer pursuits, catalytic converter tracking program

Legislation loosening law enforcement’s restrictions to vehicular pursuit and hampering catalytic converter theft passed through the Washington State House Public Safety Committee on Tuesday.