Staff Writer
Staff Writer
ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
Childhood tooth decay surges in Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington’s highest rates of tooth decay, underscoring concerns from public‑health leaders as National Children’s Dental Health Month came to a close in February.
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District to slow down, regroup after Ephrata bond failure
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District leaders say they will slow down and regroup after voters rejected the district’s $75 million, 25-year construction bond in the February special election, leaving facility needs unresolved while officials reassess community priorities.
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Warden Elementary improves attendance using regional program
WARDEN — Warden Elementary School is beginning to see early gains in student attendance after launching a 10‑day attendance challenge supported by a regional network focused on reducing chronic absenteeism.
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Take Flight STEM Night educates hundreds
MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of young students and their families packed the halls of Longview Elementary Thursday night for “Take Flight STEM Night,” a growing regional series aimed at sparking early interest in science, technology, engineering and math across Grant and Adams counties.
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Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others during the 2023 Beyond Wonderland music festival shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre and has now charged him under military law.
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Frosty Finds offers appraisals, unique finds Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is inviting the public to its Frosty Finds Flea Market and Appraisal Fair on Saturday, where some appraisal slots remain open for anyone curious about the value or history of their antiques and collectibles.
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Columbia Basin Hospital board seeks applicants
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 3.
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Cattle cycle, dairy pressures shape outlook for hay market recovery in 2026
PASCO — As hay growers navigate one of the toughest pricing environments in years, economists and exporters at the Northwest Hay Expo say the future of the hay market is increasingly tied to the cattle sector. With dairy margins tightening, beef numbers still historically low and export demand only beginning …
BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
PUD’s Ephrata center on time, on budget
EPHRATA — Nearly six months after Grant PUD broke ground on its new Ephrata Service Center, the project is advancing on schedule and on budget, with major site work now underway and structural construction expected to accelerate through 2026.
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February 2026 Diesel Report
OLYMPIA — Diesel prices across the United States held steady in mid‑February, but Washington remained one of the costliest states for fuel. The policy discussion over why Washington’s prices are so high, and whether state tax policy plays a role, intensified as lawmakers took up House Bill 2404, introduced by …
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Columbia Basin Hospital to spend $260K on equipment, construction
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital’s Board of Commissioners approved more than a quarter‑million dollars in new spending Tuesday, including construction costs for a computed tomography scanner installation, new IV infusion pumps and a replacement electrocardiogram machine.
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2 seats open on Ephrata Parks Commission
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks Commission is looking for two volunteers to join the board.
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Northwest Hay Expo offers growers tools
PASCO — Attendance was lighter than usual at this year’s Northwest Hay Expo, but for growers who made the trip, two days of presentations delivered a concentrated dose of practical guidance for operating in a down hay market.
BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
New Year lights
SOAP LAKE — What began as a small community gathering grew into a crowd of nearly 300 people Saturday as families lined the streets of Soap Lake to celebrate the Lunar New Year during the town’s first Lantern Festival. The festival honored the Lunar New Year – the Year of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
