General News
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WEATHER: April 25-30
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Cougars take experienced roster into 2023 season
WARDEN — After a near-perfect regular season, the Warden Cougars bowed out of the 2B State Softball Tournament with losses to Rainier and Toledo last year. Now…
Warriors look to rebuild defense
MATTAWA — With 10 seniors having graduated from last year’s state-qualifying, 13-5-2 Wahluke boys soccer team, the Warriors will have a new look when they take…
Adams Co. police logs for March 22
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...
Brews and Tunes returns
MOSES LAKE – The annual Brews and Tunes event was held over the weekend, bringing folks together for an afternoon of beer and music of all varieties. The eve…
Recall issued for frozen strawberries
OLYMPIA — Several brands of frozen organic strawberries and one brand of frozen tropical fruit are being recalled after an outbreak of Hepatitis A that has caused at least five Washington residents to get sick, acc…
Soap Lake Conservancy to hold public meeting
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Conservancy is holding a public meeting to discuss the organization’s Outstanding Resource Water application to the state. The meeti…
Sales tax exemption for seniors’ meals passes WA House
OLYMPIA – Washington House Bill 1431, sponsored by Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham), would provide a sales tax relief for residents of senior living communities…
Crisis center legislation would help bring solutions to crisis intervention, sponsors say
OLYMPIA — A bill to create crisis relief centers licensed by the Washington Department of Health will help bring solutions to many issues surrounding people go…
USDA grants aim to help plan and prevent wildfires
ASHLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service announced it is giving nearly $25 million in grants to help plan for and prevent wildfires across Washington, according to a USFS press release. The grants are part of the F…
Applications open for law enforcement education classes
MOSES LAKE — Applications are being accepted through Friday for a series of informational classes for people who want to learn more about how law enforcement works, according to a release from the agencies involved…
Eagle tennis continues to grow in 3rd year
SOAP LAKE — Now in their third year on the court, the Soap Lake boys and girls tennis programs will look to build off of an attentive freshman class. “I wen…
Jacks look to improve on state finish
QUINCY — After falling to Seattle Academy in the first round of the 1A Boys State Soccer Tournament, the Quincy Jackrabbits are returning to the field this sea…
Othello woman sentenced to federal prison in connection with stolen firearms
OTHELLO — An Othello woman was sentenced to almost four years in federal prison Monday after pleading guilty to helping a co-defendant sell stolen firearms. One of the guns was used in the fatal shooting of a child…
Knights swing for higher finish at state
ROYAL CITY — After an early exit from the 2022 1A State Softball Tournament, the Royal Knights are entering the 2023 campaign with the goal of going further in…
Stack to speak on dangers of marijuana
MOSES LAKE — Laura Stack, CEO and founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, will be speaking at 6 p.m. on March 30 at Columba Basin Technical Skills Center in Moses Lake regarding the risks associated with marijuana use. …