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‘Dear Evan Hansen’
MOSES LAKE — Some stage musicals are grand, brightly-colored affairs, with lots of dancing and flamboyant sets and…
Singing her song: Moses Lake’s Debbie Roeber shares her talent through private voice studio
MOSES LAKE — You wouldn’t expect a pastor’s wife to perform a Tina Turner tribute on stage in Las Vegas, but that’s just the sort of thing Debbie Roeber of Mos…
Not so fast: Heat dampens reopening for businesses
MOSES LAKE — It was the first day in nearly a year-and-a-half area restaurants could operate at full capacity.
Moses Lake reviews water rates, seeks public input
In the name of conservation, the city of Moses Lake is taking a more individualized approach to water and sewer rates.
‘Organized chaos’: Boys & Girls Clubs try to restore comfort to anxious kids
MOSES LAKE — It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns have made things difficult for the country’s kids. So Kim Pope at the Boys & Girls Clu…
Heat wave is good for jet skiing, but hard on animals
Recreating in the Basin changes completely based on weather, said Pro-Touch Jet Ski and Boat Rental owner Carlos Diaz.
Rolling forward: Phase 1 funding complete for skate park renovations
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Club of Moses Lake recently completed Phase 1 funding for improvements to the skate park in downtown Moses Lake, surpassing a goal of $…
Living space: Othello OKs plan to make housing construction easier
OTHELLO — Changing zoning laws to encourage more residential development, reviewing the rules on accessory dwelling units and reviewing development standards f…
Heavy lifting: How Alexis Mansfield found her place at Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers
MOSES LAKE — At Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers Inc., 2566 N. Frontage Road in Ephrata, there are auctioneers, of course – and there are those who do everything but. …
Parade, fireworks, lots of activities at Othello Independence Day celebration
OTHELLO — After a year off, Othello will celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 3, with a parade, volleyball and basketball tournaments, a new bike ride, a ca…
Royal City Summerfest returns this year
ROYAL CITY — After being canceled in 2020, Royal City Summerfest returns for 2021 with plenty of activities.
Firefighters squash wildfire in difficult terrain
A traffic collision call at 12:45 p.m. Monday turned into a wildland fire near milepost 85 of state Route 17, just north of Soap Lake.
Heat relief: Serve Moses Lake distributes cold water on hot days
MOSES LAKE — For the second year, volunteers working with Serve Moses Lake will be offering cold bottled water on very hot days to unsheltered individuals and …
Caution recommended when setting off fireworks; 237 in state injured last year
MOSES LAKE — The snap, crackle and pop of fireworks are part of summer and especially the Fourth of July, but there can be trouble if fireworks are not used pr…
Conservation-minded: Moses Lake water-saving measures soon take effect; city considers more regulations
Moses Lake City Council last Tuesday addressed water conservation, as mandatory watering days take effect Thursday.
Smokin’ deal: Fire district uses mechanical savvy in buying ‘new’ ladder truck
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes it pays to know a trained mechanic.