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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…
Soap Lake police donate to cancer foundation
The Soap Lake Police Department (SLPD) sold pink SLPD patches in October to raise money for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation and presented a $1,300 check t…
It’s a farm life: Grant County farmer relies on determination
It’s a field of work with very high highs and very low lows.
Making spirits bright: Organizers seek participants for two local Christmas events
OTHELLO — Organizers of two local Christmas celebrations are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in their annual festivities.
Whipping up waves: Wind storm causes some power outages, higher-than-normal temperatures
MOSES LAKE — A powerful wind storm blew across the Columbia Basin Monday afternoon as a cold front moved east across Washington state, leading to scattered pow…
Moses Lake swim and dive gets top 10 finishes
The Moses Lake High School girls swimming and diving team competed at the state meet Friday and Saturday in Federal Way. And out of the nine athletes and three…
Commissioners discuss hospital construction, costs
MOSES LAKE — The increased cost of construction for the new Samaritan hospital was discussed publicly for the first time at a meeting of hospital district commissioners.
‘A second family to me’: Volunteer firefighter finds her service rewarding
MOSES LAKE — Emily Collins loves her volunteer role.
Thinking of Santa: Downtown Street Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season
MOSES LAKE — The little girl in the pink coat didn’t want a picture with Santa. She wanted to see him for an entirely different reason.
Chiefs football: Even with loss at state game, team made it a turnaround season
The Moses Lake High School Chiefs lost 7-56 to the Gonzaga Preparatory School Bullpups in the first round of the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities As…
Stratford Road crossing to close for light hanging
The Stratford Road area crossing Moses Lake will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday to prepare for Light Up Moses Lake events, according to a city of Moses Lake news flash.
A friend in need: Barbecue fundraiser supports family who lost home in fire
MOSES LAKE — The team at Pro Rentals and Sales had a barbecue fundraiser and raffle Wednesday to support one of its employees and his ramily, who recently los…
Two from Soap Lake injured, another dies in collision
Two Soap Lake residents were injured and a 37-year-old unidentified person died Thursday night in a collision on Interstate 90 in Kittitas County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
SGL Carbon sees rise in sales
WIESBADEN, Germany — SGL Carbon, which makes carbon fibers at a facility in Moses Lake, posted a nearly 9% sales increase for the first nine months of 2021 compared with the same period a year ago.
Elks to serve community Thanksgiving dinner
MOSES LAKE — A drive-thru community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Elks Lodge, 814 N. Stratford Road. There is no charge and all are invited.
Moses Lake football falls to Gonzaga Prep in first round of state competition
The Moses Lake High School Chiefs lost 7-56 to the Gonzaga Preparatory School Bullpups in the first round of the WIAA State Football competition on Friday, end…