EPHRATA — A hundred young players will go head-to-head — and brain-to-brain — at the Waypoint Foundation Scholastic Chess Tournament in Ephrata on Feb. 1. This is the 18th year the ...

Photograph: Sushi Zushi Hokkaido Sansanmaru rice is hand-beaten twice daily and mixed with red vinegar from Tokyo, giving it a distinct brown hue. The result? Delicate rice rounds with a savoury ...

I love the spaghetti katsu at Izumiya restaurant and, in the evening, the robata joints serve up small plates of grilled local seafood. Zangi [Hokkaido-style fried chicken] and thin, crinkly ...

The study, which analyzed factors like restaurant spending, jobs, and independent eateries, highlighted these states for their vibrant food cultures and economic contributions. "Usually when we think ...

An Ephrata man died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Rapho Township in the early morning hours Monday. Brandon Baczek, 29, was found in the area of Old Harrisburg Pike and ...

A 29-year-old Ephrata man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Rapho Township early Monday, Jan. 13, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced. Brandon Baczek died of multiple traumatic injuries ...

Hokkaido has a lot going for it. As both a skier’s paradise and growing hub for enhanced travel experiences, Japan's northernmost island is a place where the barrier between civilization and the ...

Around 8 p.m. on January 9, Grant County Sheriff's Office said SR-28 was closed between Ephrata and Soap Lake due to a fatal car crash near SR-28 and 19NW. The sheriff's office said it would be ...

EPHRATA, Wash. — State Route 28 between Ephrata and Soap Lake reopened following a deadly crash at SR-28 and Road 19-Northwest. The Grant County Sheriff's Office said it anticipated the road ...

When: Ephrata Twp. Board of Supervisors reorganization meeting, Jan. 6. What happened: Supervisors elected and appointed their 2025 leadership and administrative teams. Board officers: Clark ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...