NEWS
Allegations of racial bias swirl around embattled WA agency
The leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was questioned this week about her agency’s commitment to equity amid allegations of racial bias in the agency made by two former top aides. The quizzing from a member of the agency’s oversight board on Thursday came after recent accusations …
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Soap Lake moves forward the 2027 preliminary budget draft
SOAP LAKE — During the Oct. 7 Soap Lake City Council meeting, council members had a number of new business …
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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fielded by …
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BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 9-17
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are warm, the nights are getting chilly and there are plenty of chances to get …
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One for the books
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin’s 31st annual dinner and auction was a literary …
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Meet Twizzle
Twizzle is going to work her way into your hizzle … er, heart. She’s an adult Australian cattle dog, blue …
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Fall is time to clean out the garden and get ready for next year
MOSES LAKE — 2026 is at that awkward stage; the days are still almost summer-warm, but the nights are beginning …
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Washington college football preview
MOSES LAKE — Another week of Washington college football is ahead of us this weekend as multiple top programs head …
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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5) …
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Basin girls soccer roundup, Oct. 1-7
MOSES LAKE — We are entering the halfway point of the Basin girls soccer season, and many teams continue to …
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Moses Lake School District seeks community members for two new advisory committees
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is encouraging students, families, educators and community members to help shape the …
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as reminder to slow down, verify before clicking
EPHRATA — As artificial intelligence makes fraudulent emails, phone calls and messages more convincing than ever, local officials say one …
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4th District race Q&A, Part 3: McKinney and Duresky on water, housing and democracy
EPHRATA — Water security, housing affordability and civic engagement are among the long-term issues drawing attention in the race to …
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Operation 11th Hour nets 42 defendants after 15-month investigation
MOSES LAKE — A 15-month investigation launched after a deadly 2025 gang-related shooting has resulted in 42 defendants, dozens of …
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Adams County Auditor candidates discuss elections, ideas for future
OTHELLO — The two candidates for Adams County Auditor detailed their ideas for auditor’s office operation during a candidate forum …
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WEATHER Oct. 9 to 15, 2026
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 71 and patchy blowing dust in the afternoon.
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No one injured in Thursday evening shooting in Ephrata
EPHRATA — No injuries were reported in a dispute that ended in a shooting at an apartment complex in northeast …
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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — In the college world, the second half of the season is underway for some while others are …
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Dent, Garcia outline budget priorities, leadership approaches
EPHRATA — As voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District prepare to cast their ballots, they will choose between a longtime …
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4th District candidates discuss federal spending, immigration reform
EPHRATA — Economic development, federal investment and immigration policy are among the issues shaping the race to represent Washington's 4th …
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