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Lowell Allred sworn in to Columbia Basin Hospital Board
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital has appointed Dr. Lowell Allred to fill a vacant seat on its five-member Board o…
Putin warns of 'quick and tough' Russian response for foes
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits feel …
AP source: Garland to announce Minneapolis police probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce that the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis a day after a former officer was con…
AP source: DOJ to announce Minneapolis police probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce that the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after the guilty verdict in George F…
Top Navalny associates detained ahead of protests in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Two close associates of Alexei Navalny were detained Wednesday ahead of protests planned to support the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, who has been on a hunger strike since March 31.
Growing sprouts at home: Moses Lake woman learns techniques for health benefits
With COVID still hanging around more than a year after it first surfaced in Washington, now is as good a time as any to try and boost your immune system. Sprou…
Rite of angling: Potholes Open takes to the water again
While the Potholes Bass Club holds seven tournaments a year, this is its 41st year doing an open tournament.
'Strong compass': Newly appointed Superior Court judge to put best foot forward
Tyson Hill can still clearly visualize the time he experienced an epiphany in law school.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded
Adams County Health Department officials announced eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines for people age 16 and older, as expanded guidelines went into effect statewide Thursday.
Roundabout planned for Cunningham Road and State Route 17 intersection
The intersection of Cunningham Road and state Route 17 near Othello will get a roundabout in 2023, with Washington State Department of Transportation engineers designing the project in 2022.
Details released for Othello School District superintendent contract
Interim Othello School District superintendent Pete Perez will receive an extra $8,946.27 for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year in addition to his existing salary as assistant superintendent.
Perez follows path from Othello student to administrator
Whether as a student, teacher or administrator, interim Othello School District Superintendent Pete Perez has been part of the district most of his life.
Graduation plans begin to take shape
A second year of pandemic graduations are being planned by local high schools. While not all the details have been finalized due to the ever-changing nature of COVID-19, some districts have an idea of their plans.
Mattawa residents express concerns: Fear of retaliation, hostility cited; administrative assistant resigns
A few community members expressed concerns about the City of Mattawa and mayor firing Police Chief Joe Harris at a city council meeting Thursday.
Workshops scheduled for city council election season
For those interested in running for city council, an informational workshop will be noon April 28 and 5 p.m. April 29 in the Moses Lake City Council Chambers at 401 S. Balsam St.
Consultants propose new areas for urban growth for Moses Lake
Moses Lake’s urban growth areas, as currently outlined, contain more than enough capacity to meet long term growth needs, said Kevin Gifford, senior associate of Seattle-based BERK Consulting Inc. However, reductio…