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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…
Moses Lake woman accused of stealing checks
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman allegedly stole checks out of a mailbox in Moses Lake because she was trying to get enough money together to bail her boyfriend…
Scarecrows on Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Kids can use popsicle sticks and paper to build their own not-so-scary scarecrow on Free Family Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies a…
Traditional music, dance subject of museum lecture
MOSES LAKE — The music and dance of traditional celebrations, and its place in (and challenge to) a connected world, will be the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m.…
2 free days at state parks in November
OLYMPIA — There are two opportunities this month for people to access Washington State Parks free of charge.
Port of Moses Lake getting its moment in the sun
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is trying hard to capitalize on its current status as a good place to do business.
Christian Academy dinner, auction set for Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A few tickets are still available for the annual Moses Lake Christian Academy fundraising dinner and auction, scheduled for Saturday at the ATEC b…
Prosecution: Make Seim unlock phone
EPHRATA — The prosecutor handling Gavin Seim’s obstruction/harassment case has filed a motion requesting a judge make Seim unlock his password-protected cellph…
Ravioli doesn't have to be homemade if the sauce is good
I don’t often speak of the ravioli, but it does have a place in our house. At times you might find the occasional canned ravioli product, seeing it as a quick …
MLPD officers to participate in 'No Shave November'
MOSES LAKE — If you happen to see a heavily-bearded Moses Lake Police Department officer around town near the end of November don’t be alarmed, as several officers from the department will be participating in “No S…
Man, 18, stabbed in the chest in Moses Lake Sunday night
MOSES LAKE — A 17-year-old boy was arrested Monday evening after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest late Sunday night in Moses Lake.
Othello to submit $61.4 million school bond to voters
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a $61,415,236 bond to build a new elementary school, a new middle school and make improvements to Othello High School. The project will no…
5 arrested during INET operation in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Five people were arrested in Moses Lake last week in connection with an investigation into a drug deal.
Award-winning guitarist to perform at Wallenstien
MOSES LAKE — Andy Hackbarth pays tribute to Andres Segovia, the “Father of the Classical Guitar,” at Wallenstien Theater on the Big Bend Community College camp…
Red Rock Elementary hosts Fall Harvest Festival
ROYAL CITY — The halls of Red Rock Elementary were adorned with all the frills of fall and Halloween as children and parents alike roamed about the school enjo…
Trooper shooting suspects arrested in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY — Two men who are suspected of opening fire at a Washington State Patrol trooper in Grandview were arrested in Adams County last week.