General News
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On ‘Wicked’ in print
MOSES LAKE — “Wicked” and the sequel “Wicked: For Good” have taken over my household. After the first watch at Fai…
Moses Lake moves to annex homes on north side of city
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted to begin the process of annexing roughly 20 acres on the north side of town following a request from a developer…
Packed park: Moses Lake Spring Festival draws record crowds
MOSES LAKE — There were spots of rain, but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm – or the crowds.
Indigenous-owned gaming contributes billions to WA economy
OLYMPIA — The Washington Indian Gaming Association said the state’s tribal casinos contributed $6.6 billion to the state’s economy in 2019 and $5.6 billion dur…
Soap Lake Dollar General opens
SOAP LAKE – A press release on May 31 announced the official opening of the Soap Lake Dollar General. The new store, located at 79 Highway 28 West was const…
StoryCorps MobileBooth to visit Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Local residents will have a chance to tell their stories for posterity this summer. StoryCorps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recordi…
Newhouse talks technology, law enforcement during Moses Lake visit
MOSES LAKE — Recent announcements by technology startups, like advanced battery makers Sila Technologies and Group14 Technologies, as well electric airplane wo…
Moses Lake locals honor Memorial Day
Raymond Roeder, right, and Kim Roeder neaten up the graves of Raymond’s parents Byron and Florence Roeder at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Moses Lake. Byron Roed…
Soap Lake observes Memorial Day
SOAP LAKE - Ceremonies at the Soap Lake, Ephrata and Quincy cemeteries were held on Memorial day by members of the VFW Post 24, American Legion Post 28, VFW Au…
Moses Lake museum offers free Saturday event
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will hold its regular Free Family Saturday this weekend, according to a press release from the museum. The f…
Quincy mayor terminates COVID-19 emergency order
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Paul Worley has terminated an order dating from 2020 declaring a civil emergency. Worley issued the termination proclamation May 16, and a resolution approving Worley’s action was approved by …
Columbia Basin traffic update for May 31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Travelers can expect some delays on North Central Washington highways this week as road construction projects continue...
Colville casinos to add sports betting
OMAK — Colville Gaming, which runs three 12 Tribes Colville Casinos in Central Washington, announced last week that it has signed a deal with slot machine, sof…
Paving work to resume on I-90
MOSES LAKE — Paving in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from Moses Lake to the Grant-Adams county line is scheduled to begin June 1. ..
WA Fire Marshal’s Office tips for protecting homes from wildfires
OLYMPIA — The warmer spring and summer weather bring with them an increased risk of wildfires, and the Washington Fire Marshal’s office is recommending homeown…
Othello places second in 2A fastpitch state tournament
SELAH - The Othello Lady Huskies finished second in the 2A fastpitch state competition this weekend, winning three games before losing to Tumwater High School …