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Updated 6 hours, 2 minutes ago

Wahluke advances in the 1A state tourney

MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (11-5-1) defeated Eastside Preparatory 2-0 in the opening round of the 1A state tou…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Ibarra Valencia pleads guilty to Royal City murder

EPHRATA — A Royal City man entered guilty pleas on Monday in connection with a 2015 shooting at a Royal City business that left one dead and another injured.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Man shot in Moses Lake Saturday

MOSES LAKE — A man who was shot in Moses Lake early Saturday morning is reportedly refusing to cooperate with police as officers investigate the incident.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
AeroTEC celebrates hangar opening

MOSES LAKE — It may very well be the highest disco ball in the state of Washington.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Moses Lake man charged with vehicle theft, attempting to elude

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges in connection with a vehicle theft and high speed pursuit that started in Moses Lake and ended in Adams County.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Local photographer has first MAC show

MOSES LAKE — You could be forgiven for thinking the photographer whose work was on display Friday evening in the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center was internati…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Samaritan commissioners review 2018 budget

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is projected to generate about $240 million in gross patient revenue for 2018, an increase of about 7.3 percent over the projections for 2017. That includes Samaritan Hospital inpa…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Man reportedly fighting gets tased by police

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly getting into a fight with his ex-girlfriend’s brothers.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Moses Lake schools recognized for excellence

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has been recognized by a California educational technology company for “outstanding organizational leadership, teamwork, and improved outcomes in helping students with sp…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
No injuries in Larson drive-by

MOSES LAKE — Deputies are searching for witnesses to a weekend non-injury drive-by shooting in the Larson Housing area.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Turkey drive continues through Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Volunteers from Moses Lake health care organizations will be collecting donations of food and money for the Moses Lake Food Bank Friday and Saturd…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
City confirms Wendy's coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Wendy’s really is coming to Moses Lake.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Thanksgiving food distribution Monday

MOSES LAKE — There’s kind of a math problem at the Moses Lake Food Bank as the distribution of Thanksgiving baskets approaches. Actually, it’s more of a missin…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Judge denies request to amend Royal City murder charges

EPHRATA — A judge has denied a request to amend the charges against a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing one of his co-workers and shooting and injuring another co-worker in 2015.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
FFA kids take the wheel

MOSES LAKE — It was a bit an endeavor for Keiren Cook to get the John Deere tractor going.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
INET detective reassigned to Moses Lake PD

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department (MLPD) announced on Thursday that a drug detective from Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) will be temporarily reassigned to the MLPD.