General News
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MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Moses Lake man barricades self in home after alleged assault
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in jail after a standoff with police, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
Royal City considers dog park sign, water project
ROYAL CITY — Public works projects were the primary topic of discussion at the Royal City City Council meeting Tuesday. Public Works Director John Lasen fi…
Adams Co. gives update on respiratory illnesses
RITZVILLE – Adams County Health Officer Alex Brzezny gave an update during the Adams County Commissioners and Board of Health meeting Feb. 14 on several ongoin…
Slope stabilization along SR 17 underway
SOAP LAKE — The section of State Route 17 between the Lake Lenore Caves and the Soap Lake city limits will be subject to frequent closures on weekdays, probabl…
Grant Elementary hosts talent show
EPHRATA – Grant Elementary School students turned out the red carpet for some fun last Thursday, Feb. 8 for a talent show supporting the arts on campus. Princi…
Numerous Mavs set best times at state
FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake sent 10 swimmers to last weekend’s 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, with many of them improving on their sea…
‘It’s the best feeling ever’
TACOMA – A year after taking third place in the 195-pound weight class in the Mat Classic, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior Gabe Smith came into his senior season…
Counseling available after Ephrata student’s passing
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District reminds students, faculty and staff that counseling is available if anyone is in need of help after the passing of Jett Johnson in a car accident Monday.
Ephrata campuses launch student assistance programs
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District has announced a new program to help students at Ephrata High and Middle schools with behavioral health management.
Pro soccer coming to Spokane
SPOKANE – Since it was announced in late 2021 that the United Soccer League would be coming to Spokane, soccer fans across the Inland Northwest have been waiti…
Basin sports schedule Feb. 21-27
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball events.
Royal girls take third at Mat Classic
TACOMA – The Royal girls wrestling team left Tacoma with hardware for the second straight season, placing third as a team in the 2A/1A/B Girls classification a…
Othello boys, girls earn team trophies at Mat Classic
TACOMA – Both the Othello boys and girls wrestling teams left the Tacoma Dome with hardware on Saturday, with the boys taking second in the 2A classification a…
Medals of Merit and Valor to be awarded at state capitol
OLYMPIA — For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded today at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building, accor…
News bites for Feb. 21, 2023
SOAP LAKE — An Ephrata teen was killed in a single-vehicle collision Monday night, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol. The 16-year-old boy, whose name was not released, was driving south o…