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Rusty Mammoth Sale supports museum in a big way
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Rusty Mammoth Sale at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center was, well, mammoth. “We about…
Soap Lake fire destroys home, displaces family
SOAP LAKE — A house fire Wednesday night left a family in Soap Lake homeless and with limited financial resources.
Clearing danger: County, cities have priorities in keeping roads safe in winter
EPHRATA — Winter might not be so annoying for some people if it didn’t mean snowy and icy roads – which the Basin has faced and will deal with more before spri…
Quincy Police Department chief does much swearing in
QUINCY — Quincy Police Department Chief Kieth Siebert has done a lot of swearing in over the last three weeks.
New year, new hopes: Community members look back – and look forward
MOSES LAKE — Every year brings the unexpected, and 2021 brought more than its share.
One found dead in structure fire
An unidentified person was found dead Friday inside a structure after the fire burning the building was controlled, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Offi…
Grand Coulee Dam overhaul ensures 30 more years of service
The Bureau of Reclamation and the Bonneville Power Administration recently announced a long-running overhaul of three generators at the Grand Coulee Dam was co…
Othello School District voters to consider capital projects bond
OTHELLO — Ballots will be mailed to Othello School District voters this month and will include a proposal for a $51 million capital projects bond. Ballots sh…
Serious about service: Elks work to support community
MOSES LAKE — Bill West said the Elks service organization and its members are focused on service to community.
Rodeo royalty: Othello PRCA Rodeo queen reflects on two unique years
OTHELLO — Brianna Kin Kade rode in as many parades, went to as many rodeos, attended as many events as she could in 2021, and didn’t mind at all.
White Trail Road roundabout on tap: Traffic circle construction will affect major route in region
QUINCY — Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall 2022 on a new one-lane roundabout at White Trail Road/Road U Northwest and state Route…
Rolling tribute: Truck convoy gives Moses Lake teen a send-off on wheels
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake family put together a semi-truck convoy Friday as a final send-off for their son who died just before Christmas.
‘Still pretty chilled’: Winter weather advisory, snow forecast this week
MOSES LAKE — In the first week of January, snow is one of those things that can happen. And it looks like snow will occur most of the first week of January 202…
Moses Lake doctor’s scrapbook details early Scouting trip
Robert Ruby was a pioneering surgeon in Moses Lake and an enthusiastic collector of autographs. He studied Native American culture and wrote a number of books …
Basin community donates to woman’s end-of-life care
The Columbia Basin community stepped up for a neighbor in need and donated to cover end-of-life expenses, plus more.
Parks, pets and police: Othello council approves $19.5 million 2022 budget
OTHELLO — Othello City Council members on Dec. 13 approved a $19.5 million budget for 2022.