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Mavs suffer loss in districts, conclude season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-4) fell 11-1 to the West Valley Rams Saturday, bringing an end to their …
3 charged in connection with Soap Lake shooting
SOAP LAKE — Police said a Soap Lake man could have retreated to a nearby business instead of firing shots at a man Thursday evening following a dispute about a…
Quincy 4-H students get hands-on experience in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was a memorable week in the nation’s capitol for three Quincy High School 4-H students.
Crescent Bar project almost complete
EPHRATA — Construction on improvements to Crescent Bar are almost but not quite finished, and the Grant County PUD is beginning to see some money from campground, golf course and special event fees. Public lands an…
Try your luck with these easy potluck dishes
My turn came up to run the weekly potluck. What should I make?
Daily News Roundup for Monday, July 16, 2018
Illegal shooting to blame for Milemarker 81 Fire
By RICHARD BYRD
Hot weather is going to stick around
MOSES LAKE — The current heat wave is forecast to last through at least Wednesday or Thursday, with temperatures 95 degree-plus.
Blaze north of Soap Lake chars over 1,000 acres
SOAP LAKE — A large wildfire that broke out north of Soap Lake Saturday evening sent a large plume of smoke over the Columbia Basin sky and charred over 1,000 …
Summerfest hits Royal City with a bang
ROYAL CITY — Hundreds arrived in Royal City over the weekend for this year's Summerfest, themed “Stars, Stripes, and Royal Knights.” Events galore greeted atte…
Fireshed rocks Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — People here know all too well of the devastating after-effects of a fire. Fires can change, consume and forever alter a landscape, leaving it almo…
3 arrested in Soap Lake gas station shooting
SOAP LAKE — A Thursday night shooting outside of a Soap Lake gas station reportedly stemmed from a drug-related debt owed by one of the involved subjects, according to information released Friday by the Soap Lake P…
Grant PUD close to completing repair work at Priest Rapids Dam
EPHRATA — The water levels behind Priest Rapids Dam, lowered in response to leaks discovered in March, could be raised back to normal operating levels before the end of the year. Repair work should be completed wit…
Wenatchee woman arrested in son's death
EAST WENATCHEE - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Wenatchee woman in connection with the death of her two-year-old son.
Stunt rider to awe at Roundup
MOSES LAKE — They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression and equestrian trick rider Jessica Blair Fowlkes has a way of just blowing a rod…
Budget proposal presented to Othello School Board
OTHELLO — Othello teachers, administrators and support staff – along with school employees statewide – will receive raises as part of sweeping changes in state-funded school support. The salary information was part…