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Adams County Assessor candidates discuss qualifications, duties
RITZVILLE — Veronica Rodriguez and Curtis Templin are running for the office of Adams County Assessor. Each candid…
Woman grazed by bullet in weekend Moses Lake incident
MOSES LAKE — A 21-year-old woman was reportedly grazed by a bullet Saturday night while she was riding in a vehicle in Moses Lake.
Soap Lake man arrested in Douglas County stabbing
DOUGLAS COUNTY — A Soap Lake man allegedly stabbed two men at a party in Douglas County over the weekend.
Making the most of 'the other white meat'
The recent invasion of my freezer by a quantity of pork has caused me to consider creative uses for “the other white meat.”
Washington frontier life subject of museum lecture
MOSES LAKE — The author of a new book about his family’s ups and downs on the Pacific Northwest frontier will talk about tracking down their story in a lecture…
Board approves bond sale
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted Thursday evening to authorize the issuance of $135 million in bonds to build a second high school, a new elementary school, and refurbish the existing high school.
Mark Poth hired as Big Bend's interim athletic director
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College men’s basketball coach Mark Poth has been hired as the college's interim athletic director. He took the job after the “sudden and unanticipated resignation” of former AD Pres…
Driver remembers washed-out road
LIND — Richard Ledgerwood said he remembers it all.
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.