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ACH falls into consolation bracket in state softball tournament
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 5-8 in the quarterfinal bracket to the Colton Wildcats during th…
12 cases of whooping cough in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District has confirmed the existence of 12 cases of whooping cough — pertussis — in Grant County.
Grant County issues fire ban
EPHRATA — With the air full of smoke and pungent with the smell of brush fires, the Grant County Commission on Wednesday imposed an immediate ban on outdoors fires in Grant County.
Desert Aire man sentenced for molestation
DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for molesting a young girl.
Othello council talks Relay for Life fee, broken air conditioner
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously approved an agreement to allow Relay For Life to use Lions Park on Monday, but before it could do that, members had a long conversation on whether they should waive th…
Wanapum spillway gates could need repair
EPHRATA — Two spillway gates at Wanapum Dam have been taken out of use while engineers investigate possible damage that could have occurred while they were being raised and lowered.
Othello School Board discusses possible construction bond
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members will decide sometime in July whether or not to submit a construction bond and – if the answer is yes – what would be in …
Moses Lake man allegedly threatens suicide, waves gun
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly waved a gun in the air and pointed the weapon at his head in Moses Lake.
How do you like these apples?
Apples are one of nature’s most versatile foods. They are “shelf stable” at lower temperatures, they come in their own packaging, there are many varieties, and…
ESD Board seeks member for October vote
MOSES LAKE — There’s an election in Moses Lake in October.
Painted rocks for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Painted rocks are making a comeback, and rock painting will be the subject of the Free Family Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run …
Report details Othello hospital profit, loss for 2014, 2015
OTHELLO — Non-operating revenues helped Othello Community Hospital turn a profit in 2015. Patient revenues increased but so did expenses, according to information attached to the Washington Auditor’s Office report …
Warden summer food program starts this week
WARDEN — The summer lunch program in Warden for children 18 years of age and younger begins today. Breakfast and lunch are served at the Warden School lunchroom, 101 West Beck Way. Breakfast and lunch will be provi…
Christine Brown to run against Dan Newhouse for congressional seat
MOSES LAKE — A former reporter and television news anchor will be challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, for his seat.
Moses Lake Freedom Fest coming July 1-2
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s first annual Freedom Fest on July 1 and 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best celebrations in the area this year and will…
Aging preparation subject of presentation
MOSES LAKE — No question, wrote attorney Bruce Pinkerton, “Dementia-Alzheimer’s is a life-changing event. However, it does not have to be the end of the world …