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Samaritan finances for 2016 announced in February
MOSES LAKE — Information on the year-end financial status of Samaritan Healthcare for 2016 won’t be available until sometime in February. The current bottom line will be affected by reviews and adjustments – good a…
Old Hotel's February Artist of the Month followed father
OTHELLO — Michael J. Lewis’ passion for painting began when he was just a child. Having watched his artist father paint wildlife and landscapes growing up, it …
Airport grant bill passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill which triples the size of aviation grants for airports was passed unanimously by the House on Tuesday.
Quincy man charged for attempting to elude trooper
QUINCY — A Quincy man was charged for allegedly leading a trooper on a high-speed chase that reached almost 110 mph on Interstate 90.
Newhouse cosponsors bill concerning protection for immigrants
WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, has joined a bipartisan group of House members in cosponsoring legislation to provide protection from deporta…
Basin residents warned of government grant scam
MOSES LAKE — Gerald Curran knew something was off when he received a call from a person who couldn’t pronounce his name correctly. His suspicions were heightened when the caller told him in order to receive a $7,40…
Elk management bill passes through House ag committee
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill regulating elk population and wildlife property damage sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent was passed by the Agriculture and Natural Resourc…
Samaritan Clinic project on hold
MOSES LAKE — A project to remodel the first floor of Samaritan Clinic is on hold while the heating-cooling systems are inspected.
Bomb threat at Soap Lake High School unfounded
SOAP LAKE — A phoned-in bomb threat at Soap Lake High School Wednesday morning was determined to be unfounded after a thorough search of the building was done.
'Sign of the Times'
MOSES LAKE — Politics ain’t beanbag, the saying goes, which means it’s serious business. But for a serious business it’s pretty colorful, and that’s the focus …
Moses Lake meetings to discuss sidewalks, curb ramps
MOSES LAKE — Locals are invited to attend two upcoming public meetings in Moses Lake to assist the city in pinpointing locations around the city that need to b…
Ephrata man sentenced for vehicular assault
EPHRATA — A Ephrata man who left the scene of an accident after a man fell out of the back of the truck he was driving will be spending a year in jail.
Manweller testifies on anonymous reporting bill
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller appeared before a committee on Monday to testify on his bill which creates an anonymous reporting systems for students who are co…
Father, daughter paint mural to surprise students
OTHELLO — Hiawatha Elementary School students returned from their Christmas vacation early this month to be surprised by an 8-foot-by-40-foot mural of their ma…
Man shot by MLPD officer sentenced
MOSES LAKE — A Warden man who was shot by a Moses Lake Police Department officer will be spending more than six years in prison in connection with the incident.