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Subject arrested for vehicle theft, outstanding warrant
WARDEN — On Saturday night, the Warden Police Department was able to recover a stolen vehicle with one subject arr…
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival back in action
OTHELLO — After two years of self-guided tours, the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is back in-person for 2022. The festival is scheduled for March 25 through …
Police reform bill restores options to law enforcement
OLYMPIA - Law enforcement will soon have the authority to use force when detaining individuals and in other situations under legislation passed by the House on…
Potato and onion trucks collide near Othello
OTHELLO — An Othello man was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake following an accident early Monday near the intersection of S.R. 26 and Beverly Burke Ro…
SLPD recovers stolen vehicle
SOAP LAKE - Over the weekend, two Soap Lake Police Officers recovered a stolen vehicle out of Grand Coulee, while on patrol. In a social media post, the dep…
4 injured in accident north of Othello
OTHELLO — Four people were injured in a three-car accident at the intersection of S.R.17 and Hermann Road late Sunday that left the main road between Othello a…
Twitter shuts down fake ML city account
MOSES LAKE — Social media platform Twitter has shut down a fake account pretending to be the City of Moses Lake. According to Lynne Lynch, a spokesperson fo…
Love & Lumber expands to new location
MOSES LAKE — Walking into Love & Lumber in downtown Moses Lake is a bit like walking back in time to 1975. Everything is in earth tones, subdued shades of b…
Polishing up on animal nail care
While getting a manicure or pedicure is often seen as a luxury for people, proper nail care is a necessity for dogs and cats. Regular nail maintenance in co…
March, April state park free days announced
OLYMPIA — Washington residents can park for free in state parks on three days this spring, with the first one being Wednesday. The Discover Pass won’t be re…
Warden beats La Conner at state tournament
SPOKANE - The Warden High School girls basketball team took a victory over La Conner Thursday during the State 2B basketball tournament, 61-48. “The girls j…
Housing market remains tight in Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Real estate professionals seem to be pretty well agreed on what home buyers are looking for in today’s market. “Really, they’re looking for…
Open and concealed carry restriction likely to expand
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Legislature has passed a bill to restrict gun owners from practicing open-carry and possession in certain settings after a Senat…
EPA says fewer chemical releases in PNW
OLYMPIA — Fewer toxic chemicals were released into the environment in the Pacific Northwest over the last few years, according to an announcement by the Enviro…
USDA accepting marketing grant applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new round of grants designed to help local farmers market their produce. …
Lind Artist reinvents the wheels…
LIND — Tom Strohmaier never set out to be an artist. “My father-in-law used to restore buggies, horse-drawn buggies, sleighs and wagons,” Strohmaier said. “…