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Soap Lake moves forward the 2027 preliminary budget draft
SOAP LAKE — During the Oct. 7 Soap Lake City Council meeting, council members had a number of new business items t…
Account set up for Mary Laughlin
There is a Mary Laughlin Cancer Donation Fund set up at Umpqua Bank in Moses Lake for anyone who wants to help the Pop’s In & Out Drive-In owner
Remembrance of things pasta
I had a busy week and wanted to make up some pasta salads to leave in the refrigerator for quick eating later. I’ve made up various alfredo-style pasta dishes …
A 'day on' as Frontier students pick up trash
MOSES LAKE — Monday wasn’t a day off for a small group of Frontier Middle School students.
The dream lives on Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — We all have dreams. We all have goals and things we would like to see and achieve in life. Martin Luther King Jr. died well before he was able to …
Newhouse urges state of emergency for Rattlesnake Ridge
UNION GAP — Fourth Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is urging Governor Jay Inslee to issue a state of emergency proclamation for Yakima County as a r…
Tax overhaul will have real-world impact
MOSES LAKE — Federal tax legislation passed in December will make a difference to businesses and individuals – but business owners in particular should consult…
Shooting in Moses Lake leaves 1 critically injured
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are investigating a Sunday night shooting at a park that left a male critically injured.
North Dakota firm to buy Evergreen Implement
OTHELLO — Othello-based Evergreen Implement is being bought by Fargo, North Dakota-based RDO Equipment, the largest independent John Deere retailer in the United States.
Moses Lake schools face stark levy choice
MOSES LAKE — Despite the promise of increased school funding from Olympia, the Moses Lake School District is very likely going to face some tough spending choices in the next few years, especially regarding athleti…
Othello police save overdose victim with Narcan
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department successfully used Narcan for the first time Thursday night to revive an overdose victim.
Possible Hirst fix passes first legislative hurdle
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers moved one step closer Thursday to a final legislative fix for the state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, which has slowed or stop…
Workshop for Alzheimer's caregivers, families Jan. 22
MOSES LAKE — The local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a workshop to help caregivers and families understand dementia-related behavior from…
Trusting the In & Outs of God's plan
Mary Laughlin has always rolled with the idea that God’s plan is better than anything she could ever come up with.
Bill aimed at combating addiction could limit opioid prescriptions
OLYMPIA — Patrick Janicki was 20 when he fell while pole climbing at a county fair, suffering a severe back-injury. After years of managing chronic pain from the injury, Patrick told his mother in 2016 that he was …
Lots of choices for apple consumers
QUINCY — Growers have reason to be satisfied, at least so far, with the 2017 apple season. Consumers also have reason to be satisfied with the choices availabl…