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Knights defeated in state quarterfinals
RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-8) fell to the Montesano Bulldogs 20-4 in the quarterfinals of the 1A state softb…
3-day filing period for ML Council Position No. 4
EPHRATA — A special 3-day filing period for Position No. 4 on the Moses Lake City Council will give residents who are interested in serving their community one more shot at having their name on the ballot.
Semi crash closes SR-243 near Beverly for over 10 hours
BEVERLY — A semi-truck collision and subsequent fuel leak shut down state Route 243 near Beverly for over 10 hours on Wednesday.
Congress allocates money for wheat research
MOSES LAKE — Two congressional committees have included $1 million for research to combat a decline in the quality of the region’s wheat production.
The man in the can
MOSES LAKE — He’s worked the National Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Pendleton Roundup and many of the major outdoor rodeo events over the course of…
Othello mayor recounts loss of home
OTHELLO — In his 34 years selling insurance, Shawn Logan said he’s never had to help a client deal with a major loss.
ML Council to keep Position No. 1 vacant
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council shifted gears in its quest to fill Position No. 1 vacated by Bill Ecret.
Booker Auction Company's auctioneers do well in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus, Ohio was full of auctioneers from all over the world last week at the annual National Auctioneers Convention. Connell’s Chantel Kimb…
Royal School Board OKs budget proposal
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board voted unanimously to adopt its 2017-18 budget, which was presented by Business Manager Greg Pike at the board’s last meeting. Pike’s estimated budget took into consideration the …
Samaritan Healthcare stays in the black
MOSES LAKE — More patients meant good and bad financial news for Samaritan Healthcare, according to a financial report presented to commissioners at their last…
Port of Othello gets high marks for audit
OTHELLO — The Port of Othello received a squeaky-clean report in three categories from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. State Auditor Pat McCarthy found no discrepancies in an accountability audit for the thr…
Masquers kickoff gala set for Aug. 26
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater company kicks off its 2017-18 season with murder, mayhem – and snacks – during its annual Membership Gala scheduled for Aug. 2…
A giant effort to save a tiny rabbit
SAGEBRUSH FLAT — Jon Gallie clutches a white pillowcase like a bag and crouches down.
Columbia River levels discussed at PUD meetings
EPHRATA — The ups and downs of Columbia River flow and power generation, and its impact on recreation along the river, was the subject of a short discussion at the Grant County PUD meeting Tuesday.
Othello residents asked for opinion on school bond
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members reviewed a survey this week that will ask district residents their opinions on possible construction bond proposals. The…
Open house planned on SR-28 revisions
EPHRATA — An open house is planned in early August to detail future revisions to state Route 28 in Ephrata.