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Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday…
Construction company fined over Moses Lake operation
SPOKANE — The Washington State Department of Ecology on Thursday announced it was fining construction giant Granite Construction $36,000 for air pollution rele…
House Public Safety Committee discusses use of force bills
Testimonial debate over the proper use of force rattled legislators again as House Bills 1735 and 1726 reached the Washington State House Public Safety Committee Tuesday morning.
‘A voice for citizens’: Wanke reflects on 32 years on the Ephrata City Council
EPHRATA — Mark Wanke first ran for the Ephrata City Council in 1989. “I wanted to be a voice for the citizens,” he said.
Making room: Royal City to consider permit-only parking
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council will discuss an ordinance to allow city officials to establish permit-only parking zones.
Othello boys basketball team deals with postponed, canceled games
OTHELLO — Bad weather and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to make it a bumpy season so far for the Othello High School boys basketball team.
WSP identifies man in fatal collision
A Mattawa man who died Jan. 1 in a collision on state Route 243 near Mattawa, was identified Tuesday as Diego A. Diaz Sorto, 39, by the Washington State Patrol.
Two arrested in Spokane after ML shooting
Two men were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Spokane in connection with a drive-by shooting Monday in Moses Lake, officials said.
The rising cost of eating
MOSES LAKE — The sticker price read $250.
Port of Moses Lake ends social media comments
MOSES LAKE — People will no longer be able to post a comment to any of the Port of Moses Lake’s social media sites.
Clearing the way: Soap Lake police officer enjoys plowing snow on the side
SOAP LAKE — White Buffalo Drone Services owner and operator Jeff Gallaher is a man of many hats. In addition to the drone service he started in early 2021, he …
Ephrata boys basketball falls to Grandview in 4th quarter
EPHRATA – A tough match between boys basketball team league contenders Ephrata High School and Grandview High School on Saturday resulted in Ephrata falling short by only two points.
Prep roundup: ACH holds early lead over Odessa
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School Warriors took an early lead over the Odessa High School Tigers Friday, finishing the first quarter 15-2, and stayed ahead the rest of the game.
Man arrested in connection with alleged rape in Othello
A Connell man was arrested Friday in connection with an alleged rape near Othello.
Moses Lake police investigate drive-by
Moses Lake Police Department officers are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting, which occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Monday on Gumwood Street, between Broad…
Back to work: State lawmakers talk about goals, issues
Repairing holes in last year’s legislation and preventing future issues was atop legislators’ concerns during the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview o…