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Updated 10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Memorial Day ceremonies to remember those who gave their lives Monday

MOSES LAKE — Memorial Day weekend is here, and along with all the fun and festivities that accompany a three-day w…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Eclipse draws many amateur astronomists outside

MOSES LAKE — Okay, Moses Lake was too far north for a really big eclipse show, but the sun still went dim, at least a little. And those who had special eclipse…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Donation accounts set up for Monument Hill Fire victims

QUINCY — Alexander and Raisa Moskalets exemplify the American dream. As Ukrainian immigrants the couple worked hard to provide a better life for their children…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Othello fire cause still under investigation

OTHELLO — The cause of the Friday afternoon fire that destroyed a longtime Othello business is still under investigation.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Mattawa man seriously injured in two-vehicle collision

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa on Thursday.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
ML teens return from space camp

MOSES LAKE — Celeste Todd wasn’t sure of what to make of the fact that she was going to Space Camp this summer.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Columbia Basin Allied Arts announces 2017-18 schedule

MOSES LAKE — Two visits from the Missoula Children’s Theater, ballet based on the classic short stories in “The Jungle Book,” Gilbert and Sullivan and a Michael Jackson tribute will be among the performances sponso…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Washington State Treasurer tours CB Tech

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson said he sees part of his job as increasing financial knowledge, both at the state level and for Washingt…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
3 injured in Soap Lake collision

SOAP LAKE — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Soap Lake over the weekend.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Monument Hill Fire 100 percent contained

QUINCY — After several days of combating the blaze, fire crews fully contained the Monument Hill Fire over the weekend. Fire officials believe the blaze was "likely" caused by human activity.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Ephrata to examine parking requirements

EPHRATA — Ephrata has a parking problem.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Show ring rewards quick thinking, cool head

MOSES LAKE — The 16 competitors in the show ring had their work cut out for them.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Magically entertaining: Louie Foxx wows crowds at the Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What is magic? Is magic a simple trick or illusion? Or is it something more? During magician/entertainer Louie Foxx’s Thursday afternoon show at t…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Fair food booths benefit civic organizations

MOSES LAKE — What do they serve at the Youth Dynamics food booth at the Grant County Fair?

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Fitting and showing sheep at Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What does it take to be an FFA grand champion sheep shower?

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Monument Hill Fire chars thousands of acres

QUINCY — A fire that broke out Wednesday night between Quincy and Ephrata has scorched at least 5,000 acres so far. At least two homes were destroyed. A cause …