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Updated 8 minutes ago

Knights season concludes at tournament

RICHLAND — The Royal Knights’ (20-9) season concluded Friday after suffering back-to-back losses to Montesano and …

Updated 9 years ago
'Let's play ball!'

MOSES LAKE — Little League, both boys baseball and girls softball, began this year as it has for as long as anyone can remember — with a long and winding parad…

Updated 9 years ago
Moses Lake man busted for meth

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges after police reportedly found about 4 ounces of methamphetamine in his vehicle over the weekend.

Updated 9 years ago
Spring is here, more or less

MOSES LAKE — If it seems like it’s been raining more than usual this spring – well, it has, at least in April.

Updated 9 years ago
Special legislative session starts today

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Updated 9 years ago
Volunteers clean up a well-loved park

EPHRATA — No sooner were the wood chips shoveled and spread out underneath the monkey bars than 7-year-old Maryah took hold and swung across.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Ephrata mulls AirBnB regulations

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council took a first look at proposed regulations for short-term room and house rentals on Wednesday, with several council members e…

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
2 arrested in Soap Lake burglary

SOAP LAKE — Two suspects in a series of burglaries at a residence north of Soap Lake were taken into custody on Wednesday.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Alleged drug house raided near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A suspected drug dealer was arrested Wednesday morning after authorities raided his Soap Lake home.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Learning to use scissors at the Moses Lake Library

MOSES LAKE — It’s “just a lot of fun” sitting on the floor and playing with kids, helping them learn new things and do something for the very first time.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
2 injured in collision near Ephrata

EPHRATA — Two people were injured in a four-vehicle collision near Ephrata Wednesday afternoon.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Quincy hospital sees hope in port deal

QUINCY — The possible deal between the Quincy Hospital and the Port of Quincy is a “unique opportunity” that will help keep the hospital in the small but growing community, according to Glenda Bishop, director of t…

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Opening day

MOSES LAKE — Despite all the rain clouds still hanging around, spring really is here. And that means it’s time to play ball.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
Murray in ML to praise ACA, calls for public option

MOSES LAKE — Sen Patty Murray, during a short visit Wednesday to the Moses Lake Community Health Center, said that it’s important to talk about successes — the…

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
'Principals for a Day' at Christian Academy

MOSES LAKE — Brandon Swinger said he didn’t really know all the tasks required of a school principal.

Updated 9 years, 1 month ago
District 13 lawmakers' bills signed into law

OLYMPIA — Several bills sponsored by local legislators were signed by the governor this week as the legislature wraps up the regular session which could be completed as soon as this Friday.