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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…
Samaritan Hospital construction moving forward quickly
MOSES LAKE — Construction crews have started pouring the concrete slab on the second floor of the Samaritan Hospital. “This is your first concrete slab that…
Ybarra energy bill heads to governor after unanimous approval in Senate
OLYMPIA - Lawmakers are pushing for changes in how Washington calculates the electric load of utilities. Proposed legislation on the issue passed the state Sen…
Well-earned retirement
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department announced the retirement of Sgt. Brian Jones after 26 years of service to the Moses Lake community late last week…
Lions defeat Lummi Nation in OT, place 4th at state
SPOKANE – Heading into overtime tied at 38, the No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions outscored No. 1 Lummi Nation 7-2 in the four-minute overtime period to defeat the Bla…
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship hires new executive director
PULLMAN - Paul Warner, an experienced business owner, digital marketer, and consultant, has been appointed executive director of the Washington State Universit…
Schwab awards CWU grant for expanded financial planning programs
ELLENSBURG — Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation, recently awarded Central Washington University with a multi-year grant to support program expansion for the Center for Financ…
Lions defeat Columbia Adventist in 1B Boys consolation semifinal
SPOKANE – The No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions responded to Thursday’s quarterfinal loss in the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament by defeating No. 16 Columbia Adven…
Cougars lose 52-45 to Okanogan in state semis
SPOKANE – Warden’s state championship hopes came to an end Friday evening at the Spokane Arena, falling 52-45 to Okanogan in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tour…
GCSO seeking missing Pasco woman
GEORGE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Irene Fleming, 31, of Pasco who went missing near George in the 4900 …
Othello Schools share strategic planning feedback
OTHELLO – Othello School District Superintendent Pete Perez and Tammy Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of The Scholar First – an educational consulting organi…
Adams County reviews accountability audit findings
RITZVILLE – Assistant Audit Manager for Washington’s State Auditor’s Office Weston Fink and Assistant State Auditor Brittany Benning met with the Adams County …
Potatoes USA speaker highlights potato trends
KENNEWICK — Potatoes can and should be part of initiatives toward healthy eating, according to Bonnie Johnson, director of nutrition and industry relations for…
Basin home market more stable than statewide, despite home sales decline
COLUMBIA BASIN — Home sales in Washington in 2023 were down from the previous couple of years, but the change in Grant and Adams counties was much less severe,…
Law enforcement logs for March 1, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
Cougars advance to state semis with win over Mabton
SPOKANE – The No. 2 seed Cougars punched their ticket to their third consecutive appearance in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament’s semifinals Thursday, …