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Railroad Fire evacuation notices canceled
MATTAWA — All evacuation notifications for the Railroad Fire near Beverly have been canceled as of Sunday evening.…
MLHS employee terminated for inappropriate relations with students
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District released a statement Thursday evening indicating that a coach who also served as a substitute teacher had been foun…
Coulee City man arrested on stalking, harassment charges
COULEE CITY — A Coulee City man was booked into the Grant County Jail Jan. 21 on suspicion of stalking and harassment after he allegedly threatened two people …
Soap Lake mayor addresses utility debt
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Peter Sharp said he's established a repayment plan with the city to pay an outstanding balances on his city utility accounts. Publi…
Motorists urged to follow detours at Hansen Road
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Patrol and Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers not to utilize emergency vehicle turnarounds to a…
Knights control the mat against Connell and Chiawana
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights earned strong team victories over Connell 54-18 and Chiawana 52-30 Wednesday evening. These matches helped prepare the Knights f…
Broncos defeated in final home duel
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the Colfax Bulldogs 53-24 Wednesday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Jason Hilzer felt his wrestlers still …
North, Larson Heights elementaries focus of community meeting Monday
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons are being invited to a meeting Monday discuss a recommendation to rebuild North Elementary School. The district…
Ballots mailed for February levy elections
EPHRATA — Voters in seven Columbia Basin school districts will decide the fate of educational programs and operations levies in a special election Feb. 10. …
Huskies defeat Jacks in dual meet
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys and girls wrestling were victorious over the Quincy Jacks Tuesday. The boys won 43-31 while the girls won 52-21 as they push…
St. Rose to include middle school next year
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is expanding to include middle school. The program, called St. Rose Preparatory, will hold its first classes this fa…
Moses Lake YMCA project takes step forward
MOSES LAKE — The dream of a YMCA in Moses Lake is a little closer to reality. “The YMCA ... report has been funded,” said Teresa Fields, who’s been spearhea…
Telebupe hotline open for same-day addiction care
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Department of Health has partnered with the University of Washington to expand the Washington Telesbuprenorphine Hotline to b…
Dent says early session marked by cooperation, tight budgets and measured expectations
OLYMPIA — As the Washington Legislature moves through the early days of its 60‑day session, Rep. Tom Dent, R‑Moses Lake, says the tone at the Capitol has been …
Ephrata School District voters to decide fate of $75 million construction bond
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District patrons will be asked to accept or reject a $75 million construction bond proposal in the Feb. 10 special election. The distr…
WEATHER: Jan. 22-28, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy with a high near 33 and light and variable winds. Gradually clearing overnight, becoming mostly clear with a low about 23. North wind about 6 …