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Knights’ attack explodes in commanding win over Wapato
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-1-1) defended home field after they earned a dominant 9-0 win over the Wapato W…
'A golfer is born'
MOSES LAKE — They stood on top of the hill surveying the scene below. If it weren’t for the golf club in hand, it might be a picturesque view with a look at Mo…
Moses Lake water rationing successful; use rates on the decline
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s newly instituted water rationing schedule has already paid off as city-wide water use is on the decline.
Appeals court upholds Quincy man's convictions
QUINCY — A Quincy man’s appeal to have his convictions overturned was denied by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3. The court did however find error in the man’s sentence and ruled a re-sentencing is in or…
So far, 2017 producing good prices for timothy hay
MOSES LAKE — Farming anything is something of a gamble – sometimes it’s a good year, sometimes it’s just so-so, sometimes it’s an awesome year, sometimes it’s …
Central to expand aviation program
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University (CWU) is planning on expanding its aviation program beginning this fall to meet the rising demand for flight training and aviation education.
Cherry crop could set record
QUINCY — The good news is, cool spring weather has extended the cherry harvest season, removing some of the peaks that can make cherry marketing such a headach…
Ecret's seat open to applications
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will be accepting resumes and letters of interest from city residents who wish to fill the seat on the council that was left vacant aft…
Wildfire burns almost 500 acres near Warden
WARDEN — A large wildfire near Warden scorched almost 500 acres on Monday.
State capital budget held up on water fix
OLYMPIA — Despite the last minute-passage of the state’s $43.7 billion 2017-19 operating budget, the state’s proposed $4 billion capital budget is still mired …
Hantavirus may have come from Adams County
RITZVILLE — Washington residents are being urged to take precautions while they are in closed spaces that could be infested with mice. The warning was issued after a Spokane County man died of complications from ha…
Quincy man accused of strangling girlfriend
QUINCY — A Quincy man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend during an attack over the weekend.
Othello to proceed with school construction bond
OTHELLO — Othello School District patrons will be asked to approve or reject a construction bond, in one form or another, in February 2018. The actual projects…
Shots fired during incident in Moses Lake Monday night
MOSES LAKE — Several shots were fired during an altercation between two people late Monday night in Moses Lake.
Othello council approves wastewater plan, EMS levy
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday unanimously approved creation of a comprehensive wastewater treatment plan “to provide future treatment capacity and to improve treatment efficiency, reliability and ope…
Smoked brisket is time-consuming but worth it
I broke out the smoker recently and a bit of yummy goodness came out. I smoked a large brisket.