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Cougars earn home victory over Lake Roosevelt
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (3-10) earned a convincing 9-2 home victory over Lake Roosevelt Thursday evening. The …
USDA published final organic enforcement rule
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday published the final revision of its updated rules for the production, sale and certification of organic farm and food products, according to a USDA…
Moses Lake’s Katelyn Kriete signs with CCS
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School catcher Katelyn Kriete signed to play on at the collegiate level on Thursday, committing to play softball for the Community…
Ephrata OKs agreement with Desert Plains developer
MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an agreement with the developer of a large, proposed 329-lot subdivision to cover the c…
Affordable housing legislation introduced in Olympia
OLYMPIA - Two new pieces of legislation, House Bill 1401 and House Bill 1402, will allow the development of affordable housing to be more accessible for cities and counties around Washington...
Agriculture bills being considered by WA Legislature
OLYMPIA — Several agriculture-related bills have been introduced in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature, which started last week. Topics include fur farming, alternative energy resource impacts and pesti…
Bill to pay incarcerated workers passes House Committee
OLYMPIA - The House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee voted 6-3 in favor of passing HB 1024, an act that would ensure incarcerated workers are paid state minimum wage, among other things...
Bill proposed to create Boys and Men Commission
OLYMPIA — A statement by Rep. Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy) on Wednesday announced the introduction of a bill that would create a new Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. "There are many issues that impact men an…
Sunday fire destroys home near Mattawa
MATTAWA — A Mattawa-area home was destroyed in an early evening fire Sunday Grant County Fire District 8 Chief Matt Hyndman said no one was injured. “The…
Farm internship bill moves forward in WA Senate
OLYMPIA — A substitute bill expanding the farm internship program passed through the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce Tuesday. “One of the most import…
MLPD intervenes in multiple catalytic converter thefts
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police officers detained and arrested two suspects early Wednesday morning after interrupting an attempt to steal a catalytic converter…
MLPD seizes thousands of fentanyl pills following Saturday arrest
MOSES LAKE — The arrest of a Moses Lake man Saturday morning resulted in the seizure of more than a half-pound of fentanyl pills as well as additional fentanyl…
Buzzing on Broadway
MOSES LAKE — The Hive, an eye-catching yellow building along Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake, is home to tattoo artist and owner Shawn Willmorth. “I’ve always…
Quincy examines pool, water, sewer issues
QUINCY — Quincy city officials are beginning the process of planning for water and sewer projects designed to upgrade the city’s utility systems. Quincy City C…
Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose cannabis drinks
OLYMPIA - Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer p…
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