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Hankins named Moses Lake mayor; Myers deputy mayor
The city of Moses Lake has a new mayor, as city council members voted to elect Dean Hankins to the role during their Tuesday evening meeting.
Bills could improve extreme weather response
A bill requiring the Washington Military Department to create and implement an extreme weather response grant program moved through a public hearing with state legislators without opposition on Wednesday.
Keeping up: Sticking with exercise has benefits for body and mind
MOSES LAKE — Bob Ray, who was doing upper body work at the South Campus Athletic Club in Moses Lake Friday morning, said regular workouts are important to him …
Why I am more of a cat person than a dog person
Genesis 1:26 says: “Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and ove…
Quincy boys basketball team scores 72 in win over Omak
QUINCY – The Quincy High School boys basketball team took a big win over Omak High School Tuesday night.
Quincy girls basketball team falls to Omak, 24-53
QUINCY – Tuesday night was a rough night for the Quincy High School Lady Jacks, as the basketball team took a tough loss of 24-53 against league contender Omak High School.
Prep roundup: ACH edges out Davenport
The ACH High School Warriors narrowly defeated the Davenport High School Gorillas Wednesday Tuesday.
Three local representatives, other lawmakers back bill to replace WA Cares Fund program
Washington state’s new long-term care program and payroll tax got immediate attention from lawmakers as the Legislature opened its session.
MLSD to hold open house for Vanguard Academy
The Moses Lake School District will host an open house for potential students interested in attending its latest campus, Vanguard Academy, from 6-8 p.m. today …
Construction company fined over Moses Lake operation
SPOKANE — The Washington State Department of Ecology on Thursday announced it was fining construction giant Granite Construction $36,000 for air pollution rele…
House Public Safety Committee discusses use of force bills
Testimonial debate over the proper use of force rattled legislators again as House Bills 1735 and 1726 reached the Washington State House Public Safety Committee Tuesday morning.
‘A voice for citizens’: Wanke reflects on 32 years on the Ephrata City Council
EPHRATA — Mark Wanke first ran for the Ephrata City Council in 1989. “I wanted to be a voice for the citizens,” he said.
Making room: Royal City to consider permit-only parking
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council will discuss an ordinance to allow city officials to establish permit-only parking zones.
Othello boys basketball team deals with postponed, canceled games
OTHELLO — Bad weather and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to make it a bumpy season so far for the Othello High School boys basketball team.
WSP identifies man in fatal collision
A Mattawa man who died Jan. 1 in a collision on state Route 243 near Mattawa, was identified Tuesday as Diego A. Diaz Sorto, 39, by the Washington State Patrol.