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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…
Donuts and dads at Larson Heights Elementary
MOSES LAKE — There were donuts, there were dads, and there were a lot of kids at Larson Heights Elementary School on Friday morning.
Pals Club members show off their talents
MOSES LAKE — Every seat in the Moses Lake High School theater was taken, and even the orchestra pit was packed.
Semi overturns near Vantage Bridge
VANTAGE — A semi-truck driver from Mattawa was cited for speeding too fast for conditions after his trailer overturned near the Vantage Bridge on Thursday.
Assault suspect arrested in Othello
OTHELLO — A suspect in an assault in Othello was taken into custody early Thursday morning. The suspect’s girlfriend was able to evade capture and is on the ru…
Granger man involved in rollover near Othello
OTHELLO — A Granger man reportedly rolled his vehicle near Othello Thursday morning after swerving to avoid an animal.
Legislature gearing up for Hirst bill negotiations
OLYMPIA — The end of the regular session left several state-wide issues unresolved, including the controversial Supreme Court decision commonly known as Hirst.
New thrift store helps the wounded and recovering
MOSES LAKE — The newest thrift store in Moses Lake began life as a way for people to share medical equipment.
Woman who rammed way onto the port sentenced
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman who was found half-naked outside of a Genie Industries building after ramming her way onto Port of Moses Lake property received a 90-day sentence this week.
Costs go up about $3 million on Priest Rapids refurbishment
EPHRATA — The need for more parts and keeping the project on track will bump up the cost of refurbishing turbines and generators at Priest Rapids Dam to about …
New Hope moving, seeks child advocacy center
MOSES LAKE — New Hope is moving again.
Civil rights case filed against Quincy company
QUINCY — Alleging sexual harassment of workers and retaliation against women who reported mistreatment, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a civil rights case against a Quincy-based company.
Revenue, expenses up at Samaritan Healthcare
MOSES LAKE — An increase in inpatients contributed to total operating income at Samaritan Healthcare being above the budget target for the first three months o…
Free legal clinic in Ephrata on Friday
EPHRATA — Got a legal problem you need help with? Then you might want to clear your schedule tomorrow night, as a free legal advice clinic will be offered to the community at the offices of Jerry Moberg & Associate…
Lawmakers react to session overtime
OLYMPIA — Local legislators said they were not surprised the session ran over its allotted number of days and will continue working on their priorities from Di…
Man dies in collision near Marlin
MARLIN — A Wilson Creek man died Tuesday afternoon after his truck plunged down a 200-foot cliff near Marlin.