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MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the…
BASIN EVENTS: July 11-19, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Don’t let the hot weather put you off; there’s still plenty to do both indoors and out. Here are a few things to check out this week:
Officials are tracking an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier but say there is no cause for concern
SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington's Mount Rainier but say there is no indication that …
EPHRATA MAYORAL RACE: Bruce Reim
EPHRATA – As the city of Ephrata approaches its upcoming mayoral election, incumbent Bruce Reim seeks to continue his eight-year tenure. He said his extensive …
EPHRATA MAYORAL RACE: Steve Oliver
EPHRATA – Candidate Steve Oliver, a long-time local business owner and community advocate, is putting forth his vision to revitalize the city of Ephrata. Olive…
Moses Lake Museum exhibit, ‘Balance,’ highlights the permanent and the transitory
MOSES LAKE — Some things are temporary and some aren’t. How those intersect is the theme of an exhibit opening at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday. …
Give ‘em the ol’ Razzles dazzle
MOSES LAKE – Dazzled by Razzles? Lucky for you, she is available for adoption at Grant County Animal Outreach. This sweet girl loves a long walk, good ear scra…
Local BMX rider heading to world championships in Denmark
MOSES LAKE – Alli Kay Tatum started riding dirt bikes in 2021 when she was 12-years-old. Four years later, she is going the UCI BMX Racing World Championships …
United Way helps Ephrata schools enhance meal program
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has recently transformed its Summer Meal Program, thanks to a $30,000 donation from the United Way of King County. This f…
MLSD celebrates having full new admin team on site
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District celebrated Tuesday after having the full new administrative team in the office. “Well, this is actually the fi…
Ephrata and Quincy police blotters for July 10, 2025
The reports below were provided by the police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Two women found dead in Larson area home
MOSES LAKE — The identities of two women found dead July 5 in a house near Moses Lake were released Wednesday. J’Lene Ludtke, 46, and Haley Mathison, 23, were found dead early on the morning of July 5 in a res…
Moses Lake considering new shopping cart, sidewalk ordinance
MOSES LAKE — Revisions to Moses Lake’s ordinance for the use of public sidewalks and a new ordinance governing shopping carts taken from businesses will be vot…
MLPD conducts operation near Samaritan Hospital
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Tactical Response team is conducting an operation near Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake close to the intersection of E. Wheeler Roa…
Othello working to establish city fire department
OTHELLO — An analysis of what the city of Othello would need to set up its own fire department is in the early stages of preparation. Greg Prothman, founder of…
MLSD to hold budget meeting Thursday
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is holding a special work study session Thursday to begin discussing the budget for the upcoming school year. “…