Ephrata restaurant nominates businesses to complete Ice Bucket Challenge

EPHRATA - Ephrata resident Shasta Bonneville has done the Ice Bucket Challenge three times over the past couple of weeks.

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School starts this week throughout Columbia Basin

WILSON CREEK - It's not the official end, but as far as the kids are concerned summer ends this week when children around the Columbia Basin trek back to school.

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Moses Lake brothers face attempted murder, assault charges

EPHRATA - Moses Lake brothers were arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after they reportedly told police they beat up two men who accused their mother of being an evil witch.

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Job Corps to celebrate 50 years Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Job Corps office will celebrate the coming 50th anniversary of the program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Job Corps campus, 24th Ave. NE, Moses Lake.

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Woman, 30, believed to have drowned in Potholes Reservoir

EPHRATA — A 30-year-old woman was an apparent drowning victim after she fell off an inner tube at the Potholes Reservoir Sunday afternoon.

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Demo derby ignites Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena was filled to capacity as fans welcomed back the annual Moses Lake Demolition Derby.

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'Better safe than sorry' fair closure costs nearly $100,000

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fair Director Jerry Gingrich said the tough decision to close the fair on Tuesday afternoon because of an approaching storm cost taxpayers nearly $100,000.

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Desert Dogs ousted by San Gabriel Valley at WS

EPHRATA - Postponed a day due to inclement weather, a perfect storm of defensive miscues by the Desert Dogs and explosive offense by San Gabriel Valley ended the younger Columbia Basin squad's Senior Babe Ruth World Series run in the quarterfinals.

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Creativity shines at Sawhorse Cow contest

MOSES LAKE - "Cow-A-Bunga" the Ninja cow (also known as the Defender of the Barn in some circles) sits next to "Red, White and Moo," the patriotic cow at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

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Moses Lake wrestling receives donation

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake wrestling program received a generous donation recently after roughly $7,000 was raised by local sponsors and community members at the Moses Lake Wrestling Golf Tournament.

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Creativity shines at Sawhorse Cow contest

MOSES LAKE - "Cow-A-Bunga" the Ninja cow (also known as the Defender of the Barn in some circles) sits next to "Red, White and Moo," the patriotic cow at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

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Moses Lake school might offer construction bond

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District officials are seeking volunteers to work on a committee to determine whether or not to offer a construction bond proposal to voters.

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It's a job just getting ready for the fair

MOSES LAKE - There's not a lot of time to waste, not even on a blast-furnace-hot day in the exhibit buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds, many of which don't have air conditioning. It's Monday morning and Tuesday is coming fast.

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On the hunt

Hunter Boyd powers River Dogs into the Babe Ruth World Series quarterfinals

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Duo help Boys and Girls Club in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - It was a busy afternoon on Friday for Moses Lake residents Ryan Winzler and Scotty Tymczyszyn.

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Larry Dagnon new Moses Lake head XC coach

MOSES LAKE - Larry Dagnon hopes that his success as a cross country coach with Warden High School will transfer to state tournament appearances for his new employer, Moses Lake High School.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for driving into officer

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to six months in jail for ramming a Moses Lake police officer with his car during a confrontation in April.

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Moses Lake School District to run $16.7M levy request

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District patrons will decide the fate of a maintenance and operations levy, and possibly a construction bond, in a special election in February. The Moses Lake School Board talked about options for a levy during a special meeting last week.

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The play's the thing at Larson Heights

MOSES LAKE - A story of ostrich chicks and a lion that got outfoxed was the finale for the 21st Century program at Larson Heights Elementary. Students in the summer program performed a play for an appreciative audience of parents and friends Wednesday.

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Shot fired at Larson Housing area home

MOSES LAKE - Nobody was injured after at least one shot was fired into a home in the Larson Housing area late Tuesday night.

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Grant County vets still have no home

MOSES LAKE - A disagreement between a veterans' advocate and county officials is leaving Grant County vets with limited options for getting emergency food and shelter, counseling and help filling out benefit paperwork.

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Soap Lake man accused of helping escaped inmate

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man is facing charges after allegedly giving Sunday's escaped inmate a ride to Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake craft blogger publishes first book

MOSES LAKE- Disney Powless' "real life" keeps her pretty busy.

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Jessica Sorensen inks with Westminster College, joins former BBCC teammate Alli Winters

MOSES LAKE - At the start of her sophomore season, Jessica Sorensen had no intention of playing basketball after her time at Big Bend Community College had finished.

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Man sentenced to 18 years for 2013 kidnapping, assault

EPHRATA - A Maryland man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 18 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping and assault of a Moses Lake man in January 2013.

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Accused killer's attorney asks for no pictures

EPHRATA - Accused killer Michael Meier's attorney requested at a hearing yesterday that photographs not be allowed during his court appearances.

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Desert Dogs first at Wash. Baseball Open

WARDEN - The senior River Dogs squad wasn't the only team to enjoy success at the Washington Baseball Open.

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Habitat for Humanity recognizes Job Corps instructor

MOSES LAKE- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake handed out their most recent Golden Hammer Award this week, this time honoring Columbia Basin Job Corps instructor Tim Mitchell.

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Washburn, Johnston excel at IE Champs

WENATCHEE - Fresh off being the high point winners at the Moses Lake Sizzlin' Summer swim meet, Zachary Washburn and Zack Johnston continued to post fast times at the Inland Empire Long Course Summer Championships in Wenatchee this past weekend.

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Five Suns Bluegrass is coming to Moses Lake this weekend

MOSES LAKE - The Five Suns Bluegrass Festival returns to Moses Lake's Centennial Amphitheater this weekend with well-known, well-respected bluegrass bands. The festival is free and offers four workshops for beginning players on Saturday.

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Motorcycle rider dies in crash near Grand Coulee

GRAND COULEE - A 57-year-old motorcycle rider died Sunday night after reportedly crossing the center line on state Route 174 about three miles west of Grand Coulee and colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

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Changing times focus of Samaritan board discussion

MOSES LAKE - Complex cases and the impact of growth led to a higher-than-normal rate of patient transfers from Samaritan Healthcare to other facilities in June. Patient transfers were part of a wide-ranging discussion of hospital operation and its future direction at the July 24 meeting of the hospital board.

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BMW i8 visits nation's capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C.- BMW's newest model from its i-series line of cars, which are all made with carbon fiber manufactured in Moses Lake, was recently showcased in the nation's capitol.

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River Dogs take first at Washington Baseball Open

EPHRATA - In their last batch of competitive baseball games before the Senior Babe Ruth World Series the River Dogs looked ready to take on the nation's best.

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Local golfers qualify for state tourney

CLE ELUM - Ephrata's Aaron Whalen and Moses Lake's Brody Milbrandt qualified for the Washington Junior Gold Association's Championship Tournament recently.

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Son makes sure dad is back with his unit

EPHRATA - No one knows exactly what happened to Leighton Downing on June 5, 1945. It was the middle of the desperate fight for Okinawa, casualties were high - it was a bad, bitter, tough battle. Leighton Downing was one of the young guys who didn't make it.

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Pursuit suspect accused of breaking into home

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake man charged in Thursday's high speed pursuit allegedly broke into a man's home and stole several hundred dollars in cash before stealing his Corvette.

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Inmate escapes, later arrested in Moses Lake

EPHRATA - An inmate escaped from the Grant County Jail Sunday morning and was later apprehended at a home in Moses Lake.

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River Dogs fall to Taylor Baseball in championship game

SEATTLE - The River Dogs' 14-game win streak ended Monday after the team lost to Taylor Baseball, 8-3, in the championship game of the Baden Showcase.

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Newhouse, Cicotte lead in campaign fundraising

MOSES LAKE - With about two weeks until the primary election, Republican Dan Newhouse continues to outpace his opponents in fundraising in the Fourth District Congressional race.

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Washburn, Alvarez high point winners at Sizzlin' Summer

MOSES LAKE - "Go, go, go!"

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Moses Lake crash leaves four injured

MOSES LAKE - A Spokane truck driver was charged with negligent driving after allegedly causing a five-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Moses Lake, leaving himself and three others injured.

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River Dogs to play for Baden Showcase championship

SEATTLE - Columbia Basin's 1-4 dud at the Taylor Baseball Classic must feel like a lifetime ago.

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Shoreline patrol costing up to $22K per day

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is spending up to $22,254 per day to patrol the riverbank exposed by the drawdown at Wanapum Dam, closed to the public.

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Basin ball players prepare for trip to Nettuno, Italy

MOSES LAKE - America's Pastime has now become a global game.

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Wildfire smoke to blame for I-90 pileup near Vantage

VANTAGE - Blowing dust, smoke and ash from nearby wildfires caused a 25-vehicle pileup Thursday morning on Interstate 90 about 10 miles west of Vantage, leaving 13 people injured.

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Soap Lake looks at fire chief fix

SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake plans to create a new position to oversee the volunteer fire department while the city council struggles to find a long-term solution to provide fire services in the city.

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Former Moses Lake football player headed to University of Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Since graduating from Moses Lake High School, Colton Thompson's athletic future had been up in the air.

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Columbia Crest Center in Moses Lake receives national award

MOSES LAKE - Genesis HealthCare's Columbia Crest Center recently received national recognition.

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Opening weekend for Neppel's Dockside Pub

MOSES LAKE - If it's every guy's dream to own a bar, then business partners Shane Stonemetz and Ray and Chris Valle have it made.

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Moses Lake Air Tanker Base helps battle blazes

MOSES LAKE - Air Tanker Base Manager Robert Meade watches his crew load retardant onto a 1950s-era BAE-146 like a proud father.

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Chiefs first in Pasco

PASCO - If there was any doubt who the best team at the Pasco Redneck Summer Wrestling Camp was before the duals started by the end Moses Lake had squashed any and all of it.

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Wildfires cause eastern Wash. emergency declaration

OLYMPIA - A state of emergency was declared in 20 eastern Washington counties, including Grant and Adams counties, because of multiple wildfires threatening homes, businesses and natural resources as fire crews continue to face severe fire weather conditions.

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Samaritan may lose some Medicaid funding

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare is on a preliminary list of hospitals that could lose 1 percent of their Medicare funding because of a higher rate of "patient complications" than similar hospitals. Samaritan is on the list with three incidents in the evaluation periods.

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Moses Lake gang member sentenced after police chase

EPHRATA - An alleged Moses Lake gang member who was recently arrested at least seven times was sentenced to about a year and a half in jail for stealing a car and leading police on a chase in May.

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Grant County vets lose advocate

MOSES LAKE - Grant County veterans who need a place to sleep, help buying food and groceries or filling out benefit paperwork have one less way to receive help.

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Walleyes drop two against Peppers

YAKIMA - On their last road trip of the season the Moses Lake Walleyes came up empty.

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Crescent Bar channel work begins in August

CRESCENT BAR - The Grant County PUD will speed up a plan to excavate the access channel at the Crescent Bar boat launch, under the terms of an agreement between the utility and Crescent Bar Inc. The channel connects the boat launch with the Columbia River.

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2,000 acres burn near Soap Lake

GRANT COUNTY - A lightning strike Monday afternoon caused a wildfire to burn at least 2,000 acres about 15 miles northwest of Soap Lake.

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Moses Lake still unbeaten in Pasco

PASCO - Moses Lake wrestling concluded Day 1 of the Pasco Redneck Summer Wrestling Camp a perfect 8-0.

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Old Time Fiddlers bring convention to Moses Lake's Frontier Middle School

MOSES LAKE - The old-time music and the musicians who play it will fill the halls of Frontier Middle School this week with the arrival of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association workshop.

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Primary election ballots to be mailed this week

MOSES LAKE - The heated race to fill the seat of retiring Rep. Doc Hastings in the Fourth Congressional District will soon be narrowed down as ballots for the primary election are mailed this week.

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Chiefs dominant in Pasco

PASCO - The Moses Lake wrestling team began its run at the Pasco Redneck Summer Wrestling Camp in dominant fashion.

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Moses Lake swimmer prepares for championships

WENATCHEE - Local swimmer Eric Kemper competed at a swim meet in Wenatchee recently and had a strong showing.

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Wildfire prompts emergency proclamation

EPHRATA - Last week's wildfire near the Grant and Douglas county line prompted the largest response in Grant County history and a emergency declaration from county commissioners.

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Golf tournament benefits Boys and Girls Club

MOSES LAKE - Local golfers pitched in to help the Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club recently.

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Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation to erform flight testing in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced Monday it will conduct all of its U.S. flight testing for their new aircraft in Moses Lake beginning in fall 2015.

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Walleyes win 3 of 4

MOSES LAKE - A busy weekend for the Moses Lake Walleyes netted the team three wins out of four games.

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Jackpot year for Washington cherries

QUINCY - Farming can be a little like gambling. Sometimes a farmer or grower comes up snake eyes, the victim of bad weather or a bad market. But sometimes they hit the jackpot.

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TV show on state ag wins Telly Award

MOSES LAKE - "Washington Grown," a television show highlighting agriculture throughout the state, was recently put in the national and international spotlight.

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Police find homemade bomb, drugs near Quincy grade school

QUINCY - Police found a homemade bomb, guns and several types of illegal drugs at a home near Pioneer Elementary School recently.

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River Dogs take first place at Walla Walla Invitational

WALLA WALLA - It was a banner weekend for the Columbia Basin River Dogs program.

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Pool building construction on budget, on schedule

MOSES LAKE - Workers are putting the finishing touches on the exterior of the new pool building at Moses Lake High School.

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Congressional candidates answer questions at forum

MOSES LAKE - Energy production, immigration and government accountability were the topics at a forum for U.S. Congressional candidates Saturday.

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Serve Moses Lake closes Transformation House

MOSES LAKE - The Serve Moses Lake program will be closing its "Transformation House" recovery program July 31.

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Jackpot year for Washington cherries

QUINCY - Farming can be a little like gambling. Sometimes a farmer or grower comes up snake eyes, the victim of bad weather or a bad market. But sometimes they hit the jackpot.

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Grant County unemployment rate improves

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rate continues to show year-over-year improvements despite a drop in the civilian labor force and the number of nonfarm jobs.

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Wildfire near Ephrata burns 1,000 acres

GRANT COUNTY - A wildfire northwest of Ephrata burned at least 1,000 acres, including 100 acres of farmland, through the night Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

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Ten Pin wins at state beer event

MOSES LAKE - Ten Pin Brewing Company recently earned statewide recognition, after three of their beers won medals during this year's Washington Beer Awards.

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Investigators use social media to solve thefts

EPHRATA - Social media sites that sell personal items recently helped two crime victims track down their stolen goods.

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More funding available for USDA farm loan program in Grant County

EPHRATA - More funds are now available for farmers and ranchers looking to purchase, enlarge or make capital improvements to a farm operation.

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Moses Lake wrestling heads to Pasco Redneck Summer Camp

PASCO - After crisscrossing to different camps around the Northwest, the Moses Lake wrestling team will become whole next week.

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Stratford girl, 11, raises money to help ill dog

STRATFORD - When a veterinarian told Emily Sue Morgan this week that her best friend Ty was seriously injured and may need surgery to walk again, the 11-year-old girl's eyes filled with tears.

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800 acres burns near Quincy

QUINCY - Firefighters from Grant, Douglas and Chelan counties were able to knock down an 800-acre fire along state Route 28 near Quincy, but flare-ups kept crews on scene throughout the day.

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Shoreline closure security costs detailed

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is spending between $450,000 and $600,000 per month to patrol the riverbank behind Wanapum Dam, which is closed to public access. The water level was dropped Feb. 28 after a crack was discovered in one of the spillway pillars at the dam.

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Walleyes eliminated from postseason

YAKIMA - Fighting for their playoff lives, the Moses Lake Walleyes went on the road for the series finale against the Yakima Beetles.

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Grand opening at Quincy Community Health Center

QUINCY - Community members got a look at the new Quincy Community Health Center at a grand opening Tuesday evening.

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Hot weather sticking around for a while

EPHRATA - Make sure the air conditioner is tuned up and break out the ice cream - the current heat wave isn't going away for at least a week, and maybe longer.

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Ephrata pot store delays opening

EPHRATA - Just a handful of retail marijuana stores opened its doors Tuesday across the state. Ephrata's High Time Station, included in Monday's group of licensed locations through the Liquor Control board, delayed its opening with the owner unable to find product to sell.

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Walleyes settle for split with Beetles

MOSES LAKE - Chasing a playoff spot, the Moses Lake Walleyes were able to split a pair of league games with the Yakima Beetles Tuesday at Big Bend Community College.

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Soap Lake has new high school principal

SOAP LAKE - Jacob Bang was selected as the principal at Soap Lake Middle School-High School.

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Drug use blamed in motorbike crash near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Drugs are believed to be a factor in a motorcycle crash that injured a 20-year-old man Tuesday morning near Moses Lake.

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210 migrant workers exposed to whooping cough in Quincy, Mattawa

EPHRATA - More than 200 migrant farm workers recently came into contact with Pertussis or whooping cough, in what Grant County health officials are calling "a local outbreak."

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Feedback needed for water rules

OLYMPIA - The state Department of Ecology is seeking feedback from affected people as they move forward with developing statewide guidelines for reclaiming wastewater.

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Quincy may lose fruit orchards, gain food processing factory

EPHRATA - The Quincy area may soon be losing about 50 acres of fruit orchards and gaining 300-400 jobs.

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Moses Lake wrestling hosts golf tournament

MOSES LAKE - Golf enthusiasts who are looking to help the Moses Lake High School wrestling team will have a chance in early August.

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Walleyes winless at Duster Bowl Tournament

KENNEWICK - The Moses Lake Walleyes ran into heavy resistance at the 33rd annual Duster Bowl Tournament over the July 4 weekend.

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Grant County leads Washington state in agricultural sales

MOSES LAKE - Grant County is the top agricultural seller in the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest ag census report.

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Moses Lake business closing its doors after second fire

MOSES LAKE - Heavy smoke filled the inside of home decor store Real Deals on Home Decor Thursday as a small fire broke out in the back of the building.

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Tense zoning meeting about The Gorge ends with no answers

EPHRATA- Before Live Nation would be allowed to expand The Gorge Amphitheater, their manager and county planning commission members heard from livid farmers and residents near the rural concert venue.

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Othello celebrates Independence Day

OTHELLO - Othello's Fourth of July celebration drew hundreds of residents from their homes and to Lions Park Friday.

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Ulbfit Sparkler Sprint a success

SOAP LAKE - Avid runners from around the Columbia Basin converged on Soap Lake over the holiday weekend for Ulbfit's Sparkler Sprint.

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Tyson Karstetter named to All-State Second Team

MOSES LAKE - Known as the defensive anchor on the Moses Lake baseball team, Tyson Karstetter was named to the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association All-State Second Team Tuesday.

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Online date leads to alleged Moses Lake robbery

MOSES LAKE - A man who thought he was meeting a woman for a date was reportedly robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning in Moses Lake.

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Savings used to improve courthouse access

EPHRATA - Grant County courthouse maintenance staff are using the savings from an under-budget sidewalk project to add flashing lights at crosswalks and move toward compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

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Moses Lake swimmer excels in Spokane

SPOKANE - Moses Lake unattached swimmer Eric Kemper had a strong showing at a swim meet in Spokane recently.

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MarDon Resort completes expansion

OTHELLO - The MarDon Resort is now ready to accommodate more campers, thanks to the recent completion of a site expansion project.

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Port of Moses Lake to purchase land

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake is set to acquire more than 600 acres of land from the Bureau of Reclamation, as commissioners approved a $324,000 purchase agreement with the agency this week.

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Summer classes start at Columbia Basin Skills Center

MOSES LAKE - It's one elaborate doghouse. Insulation, shingled roof, heavy and sturdy, spot right over the door for the dog's name. It's also a three-dimensional illustration of the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center in action.

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Event raises $20K, awareness for cystic fibrosis

MOSES LAKE - Community members gathered over the weekend to show their support and raise funds for cystic fibrosis research.

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Court records detail domestic violence at Ephrata home

EPHRATA - The 22-year-old man who died after stabbing himself at his home Friday was subdued by several officers before being taken by the hospital.

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Prosecutor: No charges for Seim

EPHRATA - The Congressional candidate who recorded a confrontation with security and police over a gun lock box at the Grant County Courthouse will not face criminal charges.

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River Dogs 3rd at Garretson Memorial

YAKIMA - An early injury to starting pitcher Junior Ledgard didn't sidetrack the River Dogs from a strong showing at the Garretson Memorial Tournament in Yakima recently.

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3 Chiefs make All-State teams

MOSES LAKE - A banner year for the Moses Lake boys soccer team was highlighted when three Chiefs were named to the WSSCA All-State 2014 Spring Soccer Teams.

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Ephrata swimmers join worldwide swimming lesson

EPHRATA - Kids jumped in the pool and blew bubbles and floated and learned a little bit about swimming and water safety at the World's Largest Swimming Lesson in Ephrata Friday.

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Ephrata man dies after police stand-off

EPHRATA - The Ephrata man who died of an apparent self-inflicted stab wound to the chest following a confrontation with police Friday was identified as 22-year-old Craig Dempsey, according to the Grant County Coroner's Office.

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IRS scam hits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department wants to warn residents of a pervasive telephone scam involving a call from someone pretending to be with the IRS.

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MLIRD begins interviews for new GM

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors are making progress in their search for a new general manager.

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Moses Lake hosts Eagles Youth Convention

MOSES LAKE - With loud, precise stomping, articulate and commanding calls and swift, military-like movements, children from across the state competed at the Washington State Eagles Youth Convention Drill Team competition held at Frontier Middle School on Saturday.

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ML Walleyes winless at MacNamara Tournament

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Walleyes continued their rough stretch after dropping three games at the MacNamara Tournament this weekend.

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Othello museum to open for summer

OTHELLO - Everybody in town remembers the big fires, the time the old hotel burned down in 1988, even that time back in 1943 when the big range fire almost burned into town. The fire chief at the time died fighting that fire.

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Sun Devils take Father's Day Bash Tournament

SPOKANE - For the Columbia Basin Sun Devils losing to a cohesive team like Southridge may have been the best thing to happen.

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Othello man arrested for string of burglaries

OTHELLO - Police tracked down an Othello man recently who allegedly is responsible for a string of burglaries in the Othello area the past month.

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Quincy's new shelter is ahead of schedule

QUINCY - Rachel Lewis grins from ear to ear when she visits the future home of Quincy Animal Shelter.

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MarDon Resort completes expansion

OTHELLO - The MarDon Resort is now ready to accommodate more campers, thanks to the recent completion of a site expansion project.

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Summer Sizzle

SPOKANE - Moses Lake girls basketball took its first steps toward returning to the state tournament after completing a slate of summer league games.

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Dutch Bros. aids Moses Lake School District

MOSES LAKE - More Moses Lake students will be able to eat lunch at school next year - the result of a recent donation by the Moses Lake Dutch Bros.

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Sister city auction draws enthusiastic crowd

MOSES LAKE - The bidding was fast and furious at the Sister City Exchange Program auction Thursday.

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Wilson Creek's Austin Herrera headed NJHFR in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa - Austin Herrera hopes his final appearance at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo is a memorable one.

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Fire destroys home near Moses Lake Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - A fire late Wednesday morning gutted an elderly man's home just off of state Route 17 near Moses Lake.

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Health district considers e-cig policy this year

MOSES LAKE - A countywide public health ordinance concerning electronic cigarettes could be in place by the end of this year.

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Judge Sperline did not violate open justice

EPHRATA - A state appellate court ruled this week that Grant County Judge Evan Sperline did not violate the public's right to open justice when he closed a hearing involving a first-degree murder suspect last year.

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West side recognizes Moses Lake Sand Dunes

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is officially the top four-wheeling destination in the Northwest.

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Walleyes drop three straight to Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG - After losing an 11-inning heartbreaker to Ellensburg Tuesday, 5-3, the Moses Lake Walleyes traveled about an hour west looking for some payback during a Wednesday doubleheader.

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Splash Zone part of worldwide swimming lesson

EPHRATA — The Splash Zone will be one of the participating locations in a program designed to emphasize the importance of water safety and swimming lessons at 8 a.m. Friday. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) participants also are looking to break a world record for the fourth year in …

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Larson farmers market begins June 25

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents will soon be able to get fresh fruits and vegetables and other locally-made goods two days out of the week instead of just one.

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'Catch 22' prevents Moses Lake man from growing pot

EPHRATA - In what he is calling a "catch 22," a Moses Lake man convicted last week of illegally growing marijuana in his home will not be allowed to legally grow pot under the state's recreational marijuana guidelines.

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Ephrata's Kendall Sage to play in All-State game

SPOKANE - After scoring over 300 points and grabbing 80 rebounds her junior season, Ephrata's Kendall Sage will play in the 18th Annual 2014 Washington/North Idaho All-State Girls' Basketball Games.

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New state law guarantees children a voice in court

EPHRATA - Grant County children who have abusive or ineffective parents will soon get a guaranteed voice in what happens to them.

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County unemployment rate at 7.3 percent

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rates continue to show year-over-year improvement through a 4.9 percent increase in agricultural employment, according to the latest Employment Security Department report.

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River Dogs place third at Kennewick Bandit Bash

KENNEWICK - Patiently waiting to return to full strength, the Columbia Basin River Dogs have been chugging through their summer schedule.

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Ecology accepting comment for Microsoft permits

SPOKANE - The state Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on two draft air permits for projects at Microsoft's Quincy campus.

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Throwback cars dazzle ERP events

EPHRATA - In the return of the Washington Midget Racing Association to Ephrata Raceway Park, Spanaway's Tony Seidelman reigned supreme.

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Big Bend graduates 466 students

MOSES LAKE - When Big Bend Community College commencement is held in the De Vries Activity Center, family and friends cluster in the comers, next to the stage, to capture the big moment.

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Combine derby excites Lind

LIND - Every second Saturday in June the town of Lind holds its Super Bowl.

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Golf tournament nets $11K for Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will have a new set of automated external defibrillators later this summer, thanks to efforts by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake ranks as "City on the Rise"

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is among the top 10 'Cities on the Rise' in Washington thanks to a surge in population and income levels in the area during the past few years.

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Seahawks hat helps police find thief

EPHRATA - A discarded Seattle Seahawks hat helped police identify a vehicle thief after a chase last month.

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XBI hoops camp begins next week

MOSES LAKE - Xtreme Basketball Instruction (XBI) Hoops Basketball Camp is set to begin June 16.

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All smiles at 'Chief for a Day'

EPHRATA - It's the favorite day of the year for local emergency personnel and one to remember as nine extraordinary children were honored as 'Chief for the Day' during a ceremony at the Grant County Courthouse.

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Students, alumni, staff say goodbye to CBSS

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Secondary School was a place where kids got a chance and support, but were held accountable, according to students, alumni and staff. A crowd of about 100 people got together to say goodbye to CBSS Tuesday.

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Commissioners to help save historic courthouse

EPHRATA - When Tom Gaines began his facilities and maintenance manager position at the county courthouse a year ago, he found cracks in the building, an inefficient heating and cooling system, an archaic electrical system in the jail that needed maintenance and no way to pay for fixes.

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Tickets still available for monster truck event

MOSES LAKE - Tickets are still available for the two-day Monster X Tour Friday and Saturday, the first time the monster truck event has come to Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake Walleyes take 2 of 3 against Desert Sox

OTHELLO - The Moses Lake Walleyes split a two-game set on the road with the Othello Desert Sox before taking the rubber match at home.

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Relay for Life hits the course Friday at the Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - Opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

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Weekend hydroplane races in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Father's Day weekend brings high speeds and rooster tails for the Del Red Pub Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta.

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Suspect flees after pursuit in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - An unknown person led Moses Lake police on a high speed vehicle pursuit early Tuesday morning in a stolen vehicle, later crashing and running away.

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Alleged meat cleaver attacker pleads not guilty

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake woman accused of attacking a 48-year-old man with a meat cleaver at an apartment complex last week pleaded not guilty in superior court Tuesday.

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BBCC Lady Vikings to host basketball camp

MOSES LAKE - Local basketball players looking to improve their skills on the court will have an opportunity at the BBCC Lady Vikings Basketball Camp.

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Judge rejects Brooks' appeal

EPHRATA - Nathon Brooks, 15, of Moses Lake will be charged as an adult in the attempted murder of his parents.

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Combines face off in Lind Saturday

LIND - Crashing combines and racing wheat trucks (not at the same time) will fill Lind rodeo arena Saturday during the Lind Combine Demolition Derby.

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Moses Lake man charged with punching officer, ripping badge

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is facing charges that he punched a police officer in the face and tore a badge off his uniform.

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Columbia Basin wildfire danger high Monday

GRANT COUNTY - Much of eastern Washington and the Columbia Basin were under red flag warning Monday with gusty winds and low humidity raising wildfire danger.

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Lynden Ice expands to Quincy

QUINCY - Bagged ice manufacturer Lynden Ice will have its new Quincy facility up and running by the end of July, according to company officials.

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Revived Big Bend program graduates first students

MOSES LAKE - The patient simulators owned by the Big Bend Community College nursing program are marvels of technology. They can be programmed to simulate just about any kind of medical situation.

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Quincy seniors take the last walk of high school

QUINCY - In his speech, co-valedictorian Trey Petersen said graduation seemed like a long way off, back in freshman year. But the Quincy High School class of 2014 made it all the way to graduation ceremonies Friday in front of a packed house at Jaycees Field.

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Pedestrian crossing project completed in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Four new pedestrian crossings and upgrades to four more have been added to a stretch of Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake with a history of pedestrian and vehicle collisions.

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Ephrata High School celebrates 100 years

EPHRATA - Tiger alumni were all over the track and football field at Ephrata High School, meeting, greeting, talking over old times.

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Othello man drowns in Long Lake Friday

LONG LAKE - An Othello man died Friday night after falling into the waters of Long Lake during a fishing trip.

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Quintz Whitaker named Big Nine COTY, 10 Chiefs All-Conference

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake head baseball coach Quintz Whitaker is an extremely even-keeled person.

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Good cookin' in a Dutch oven

MOSES LAKE - Talk about classic cooking.

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State health officials visit The Gorge amphitheater

GEORGE - One of the world's greatest outdoor amphitheaters has a sewage problem. According to state health officials The Gorge Amphitheater actually has several sewage problems, but none are serious enough to keep festival goers away from this weekend's KUBE Summer Jam.

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Want-to-be vigilante gets community service

EPHRATA - A reportedly intoxicated Moses Lake man who tried to stop what he thought was a burglary in process by firing his shotgun was sentenced to community service and will permanently lose his ability to own a gun.

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Columbia Basin summer schools start June 16

MOSES LAKE - Summer school will be June 16 through July 25 at the new Columbia Basin Skills Center. Classes will be open to students in the 11-school consortium.

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The Red Tricycle opens in Ephrata

MOSES LAKE - The Red Tricycle opened this week in Ephrata, offering residents a place to shop for new and gently used children's clothing.

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Jones of Washington wins at Seattle Wine Awards

QUINCY - The year is turning out to be a good one for Quincy winery Jones of Washington.

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New apple variety released for production

WENATCHEE - A lottery for the first sales of a new apple variety bred specifically for eastern Washington is scheduled for Friday.

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Warden girl qualifies for national rodeo

WARDEN - Aubree Skone, a talented barrel racer from Warden, will be competing in the largest junior high rodeo.

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CBSS graduates final class

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Secondary School sent off its last graduating class this week.

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Shooting in Quincy leaves 1 man injured

QUINCY - Quincy police are looking for information in a Tuesday night shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured outside an apartment complex.

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Community Q&A for Soap Lake principal candidates

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake School District residents will get a chance to talk to the candidates for high school principal from 6 to 8 p.m. June 11 in the middle school/high school cafeteria.

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Quincy bans pot, OKs alcohol sales at park

QUINCY - At least three city council members found irony in the council's decision to ban retail marijuana, but give a thumb's up to the sale of alcohol at a city park at Tuesday's city council meeting.

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Vision 2020 recognizes Moses Lake workout studio

MOSES LAKE - Last March, The Health Zone owners George and Angie Stevenson were celebrating the move of their workout studio to downtown Moses Lake.

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Reunion to mark Ephrata High School centennial

EPHRATA - One hundred years of Ephrata High School will be commemorated with an all-school, all-town reunion, beginning Friday night and continuing through Monday.

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The Gorge deals with sewage issues

EPHRATA - The Grant County Health Department said The Gorge Amphitheater is moving toward compliance as state health officials express concerns over sewage facilities for concert goers.

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ML swimmer sets personal bests at meet

WENATCHEE - Local swimmer Eric Kemper had a strong showing at a meet in Wenatchee recently.

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Moses Lake seniors graduate Monday night

MOSES LAKE - A record-setting senior class said goodbye to Moses Lake High School in graduation ceremonies Monday evening.

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Offenses up 35 percent at Moses Lake Sand Dunes

GRANT COUNTY - Citations and infractions were 35 percent higher this year at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes during Memorial Day weekend.

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Chiefs girls track 13th in state

TACOMA - Multiple school records fell for the Moses Lake girls track and field team during the 4A State Track Meet at Mt. Tahoma High School.

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Volunteers sought to entertain East-West All-Star Game athletes

MOSES LAKE - In a few weeks, football players from across the state will descend on Moses Lake for the East-West High School All-Star Football Game.

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Moses Lake's LeFave/McKay 1-2 at state

RICHLAND - The MLHS #1 doubles team of Carina LeFave and Kylee McKay wrapped up their stellar tennis season with a 1-2 record at the WIAA 4A Girls Doubles State Tennis Tournament over the weekend at the Columbia Basin Racquet Club

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Suspect in Sand Dunes assault found, no charges

GRANT COUNTY - The person suspected of shoving a Tacoma man off a boat during the Memorial Day weekend at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes was found thanks to information from the public.

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Othello High School graduates 175

OTHELLO - Graduation season in the Basin officially kicked off this weekend as 175 Othello High School seniors received their diplomas and walked off school grounds for the last time.

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Moses Lake splits four state tournament games

SPOKANE - Improving on a season that saw a league championship, district championship and a win at the state tournament can be a difficult thing to do.

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Body recovered in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The body of a 25-year-old Quincy man was recovered from Moses Lake Saturday about a week after reportedly running from police during an arrest and jumping into the lake.

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High school state tournament wrap up

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Turbines to be replaced at Priest Rapids Dam

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners will decide at their next meeting whether or not to award a contract to replace 10 turbines at Priest Rapids Dam.

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Zemke hopes to represent younger generation on Grant County PUD

EPHRATA - Moses Lake businessman Noah Zemke, 32, said that he wants to represent a younger generation on the Grant County PUD Board of Commissioners as he announced his bid for the at-large seat held by Bob Bernd.

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Quincy teen makes it through adversity

QUINCY - There's no question it was tough, and it left Pedro Reyes in a tough position.

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Prosecutor cites state Stand Your Ground law in justified shooting

EPHRATA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee said Thursday he agrees with the sheriff's office that a March shooting was justified according to the state's Stand Your Ground and no charges should be filed against the gunman.

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Grant County included in manufacturing designation

MOSES LAKE - Projects that help grow the state's aerospace industry will now be given funding preference thanks to a recent designation by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Big Bend trustee, program director win state awards

MOSES LAKE - A Big Bend Community College trustee and the director of Trio-Student Support services received statewide awards from the Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges recently.

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Quincy man who jumped into Moses Lake identified Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - The Quincy man presumed dead after fleeing police and jumping into Moses Lake was identified Wednesday as Benjamin Patiño Nuñez.

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The Gorge hopes to expand facilities

EPHRATA - The Grant County Planning Department is considering a request from The Gorge Amphitheater owner Live Nation to expand its operation to include more festival-goers and more facilities for them.

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Repair work started at Wanapum Dam

EPHRATA - Repair work began earlier this month on a damaged spillway pillar at Wanapum Dam, and has started on the rest of the dam.

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Barrel race a success at Coulee City rodeo

COULEE CITY - A new event added to the Coulee City rodeo schedule was a major success.

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LeFave, McKay advance to state tourney

YAKIMA - Moses Lake tennis is sending one doubles team to the state tournament.

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Fewer crimes reported at Sasquatch music festival

GEORGE - Law enforcement officials reported a 39 percent drop in criminal complaints at this year's Sasquatch Music Festival, while health officials say it was a typical year for emergency room intakes of festival-goers.

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Man injured in assault at Moses Lake Sand Dunes

MOSES LAKE - The sheriff's office is asking the public for help in finding a man who assaulted and seriously injured a Tacoma man at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend.

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94 participate in Spring Fest Triathlon, Duathlon

MOSES LAKE - More than 90 people took part in the Moses Lake Spring Festival's triathlon and duathlon events Monday.

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Still no sign of man who jumped into Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - There's still no sign of the 25-year-old Quincy man who fled police during a DUI stop Sunday and jumped into Moses Lake.

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American Legion Riders honor fallen veterans

MOSES LAKE - Families and veterans gathered at the Pioneer Memorial Services Cemetery Memorial Day to honor those who died after serving their country.

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Moses Lake downs Wenatchee, 13-3

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is heading back to the 4A State Softball Tournament.

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Moses Lake eliminated in state quarterfinals

YAKIMA - After struggling the entire afternoon, Blake Springer stepped into the batter's box in the eighth inning with the game-winning run on second base.

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Man missing after jumping into Moses Lake Sunday morning

MOSES LAKE - A 25-year-old man is presumed dead after jumping into Moses Lake while running from police after an attempted DUI arrest early Sunday morning.

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Auburn man dies in ATV crash near Soap Lake Friday

MOSES LAKE - A 23-year-old Auburn man died Friday from injuries received after jumping off an ATV and striking his head about seven miles east of Soap Lake.

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Ephrata man injured in truck, train crash

WARDEN - An Ephrata man escaped with only a few broken bones after reportedly driving his pickup truck into a train Thursday night near Warden.

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Family fun tradition continues at Moses Lake's SpringFest

MOSES LAKE - Two words best describe Moses Lake's SpringFest: Family fun.

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Public comment period open for shoreline rules

MOSES LAKE - The public comment period on the updated Shoreline Master Program is open until June 30.

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Whitney's walk off gives Warden win

WARDEN - The first round of the SCAC 1A District Tournament is as good a time as any for first career home runs.

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Othello graduate takes the challenge

OTHELLO - Ana Ramirez-Zurita said it's important to keep taking the challenge.

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Vendors prep for Spring Festival

MOSES LAKE - There was a lot of activity at McCosh Park Thursday, as dozens of commercial vendors spent the day preparing their booths before the official kick off of this year's Moses Lake Spring Festival.

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Couple found guilty of starving son

EPHRATA - Grant County Superior Court Judge Evan Sperline said Robert and Michelle Staats are guilty of starving their 2-year-old son, Elijah, to the brink of death.

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Moses Lake High School top 10 announced

MOSES LAKE - High school officials announced the top 10 students in the Moses Lake High School class of 2014.

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Students learn about energy at Solar Races

MOSES LAKE - It's a matter of getting the angle right.

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Cortez Big Nine POY, 7 Chiefs All-League

MOSES LAKE - After finishing as the top 4A team in the Columbia Basin Big Nine (6-4, 10-7-1) and 4A District 6 Champions, Moses Lake had ample representation when the 2014 All-Big Nine Boys Soccer Teams were released.

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Moses Lake falls to Camas in first round of state tournament

MOSES LAKE - Matched up against the No. 2 team in Washington and a top 10 team in the country, Moses Lake boys soccer gave the Camas Papermakers all it could handle in the first round of the 4A State Soccer Tournament.

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Vietnam vet chosen as parade grand marshal

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident and Vietnam veteran Bill Wiester was chosen as the grand marshal for the Grand Festival Moonlight Parade Saturday.

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Suspect in Quincy kidnapping caught

QUINCY - A Quincy man accused of kidnapping and beating his ex-girlfriend was arrested this week at a home near Quincy.

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Lind documentary showing this weekend

RITZVILLE - A documentary starring two Lind farmers and the Lind Combine Derby will be presented Thursday through Saturday at the Ritz Theatre, 107 East Main Ave.

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Chiefs boys golf district champions

EAST WENATCHEE - Brody Milbrandt was the individual medalist, shooting a one-under 69, and Moses Lake boys golf secured the 4A District 6 Championship after scoring a 496 after round one at Rock Island and 463 after round two at Highlander Golf Course.

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Body of Ephrata father found in irrigation canal

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Last Stand Rodeo kicks off Friday in Coulee City

COULEE CITY - Coulee City will host its Last Stand Rodeo this weekend, officially kicking off the PRCA's Columbia River Circuit series.

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Warden takes two against Warriors

WARDEN - Warden softball (10-2, 18-2) ended its season with a sweep of Cle Elum-Roslyn recently.

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Incumbents in Adams County lack opponents

ADAMS COUNTY - Just two of the 10 offices open for election in Adams County will be contested in November's general election.

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Controversy stirred at The Gorge Amphitheater

GEORGE - During festivals and large concert events, like Memorial Day's Sasquatch festival, The Gorge Amphitheater becomes the largest city in Grant County. County Commissioner Cindy Carter toured The Gorge last week to make sure that city has the services needed to support the more than 25,000 temporary residents.

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Moses Lake prepares for first round match against Papermakers at home

MOSES LAKE - For the first time in 15 years, Moses Lake will be playing in a state tournament game.

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Benefit race added to Coulee City Rodeo

COULEE CITY - Coulee City's 62nd annual Last Stand Rodeo will have a new event this year.

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Assessor admits she is behind on property taxes

EPHRATA - Grant County Tax Assessor Laure Grammer said Tuesday she is at least two years behind paying her own property taxes.

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Genie plans site improvements

MOSES LAKE - Genie Industries is moving forward with plans to improve their Moses Lake site.

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McKnight to run for Grant County assessor

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Records Officer Melissa McKnight said that she wants to bring openness and customer service to the tax assessor's office.

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Prosecuting Attorney Angus Lee seeks re-election

EPHRATA - Prosecuting Attorney Angus Lee said he wants to keep prosecuting criminals in Grant County as he announced this week he is seeking re-election to a second term.

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Chiefs tennis prepares for district tournament

YAKIMA - Following an undefeated season in district play, Chiefs #1 doubles team of Carina LeFave and Kylee McKay earned a #1 seed in the Columbia Basin Big Nine tournament this weekend and will have a bye in the first round.

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Consequences of DUI detailed in mock crash

MOSES LAKE - Partying should come with a plan. And maybe a couple of backup plans. That was one of the messages that the emergency service personnel wanted the students to take away from the Community Partnership Against Substance Abuse at Big Bend Community College Wednesday.

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Quincy chiropractor runs for county commission

EPHRATA - Randy Zolman said he wants to bring more attention to the Quincy area if he is elected as Grant County commissioner.

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Manweller wants Gorge ticket fee

OLYMPIA - Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, said a bill he will propose to the state Legislature later this year would allow county commissioners to add a $1 fee to ticket prices at The Gorge Amphitheater.

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Moses Lake's Jessie Green headed to New Mexico Highlands University

MOSES LAKE - After years of hard work, Moses Lake's Jessie Green will be playing soccer at the collegiate level.

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AstaReal celebrates plant completion

MOSES LAKE - Operations will soon get underway at AstaReal Technologies' Moses Lake manufacturing plant that will make an anti-inflammatory agent for health supplements.

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Cougars finish 2nd in SCAC

MATTAWA - Warden softball concluded South Central Athletic Conference play with a pair of wins against Wahluke recently.

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Funding found for MLIRD dam

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District can move forward with plans to replace the Moses Lake North Dam, as state funding was made available for the project.

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Moses Lake routs Ike, clinches share of CBBN title

MOSES LAKE - The old adage goes, "Chicks dig the long ball."

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Manweller wants Gorge ticket fee

OLYMPIA - Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, said a bill he will propose to the state Legislature later this year would allow county commissioners to add a $1 fee to ticket prices at The Gorge Amphitheater.

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McKnight to run for Grant County assessor

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Records Officer Melissa McKnight said that she wants to bring openness and customer service to the tax assessor's office.

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Moses Lake boys soccer wins district championship for the first time in 15 years

MOSES LAKE - After three unanswered Wenatchee goals, it looked as if Moses Lake boys soccer would miss its opportunity for the school's first district championship since the 20th century.

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Moses Lake takes season series against Panthers

MOSES LAKE - Staring at a 5-0 deficit after the top of the first against league rival Wenatchee, Moses Lake didn't blink.

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Othello splits with Ellensburg, remains tied atop CWAC

ELLENSBURG - The two titans of the CWAC collided recently and it still remains unclear who has the advantage.

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Mary Perry to sit on MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE - Grant County commissioners appointed Mary Perry to fill the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

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Big Bend ends season with sweep of Blue Mountain

MOSES LAKE - Despite missing the playoffs, Big Bend (13-15, 22-17) took a step in the right direction during the 2014 campaign after finishing with a winning record.

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BMW/SGL break ground on third production building

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will soon be home to the world's largest carbon fiber manufacturing plant.

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