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Othello talks new high school
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters could be asked to consider a construction bond for a new Othello High School in February 2018. The need for a new high…
'Crazy' in politics subject of museum lecture Friday
MOSES LAKE — Political sound and fury, and even where politics gets a little crazy, is the subject of a lecture at 7 p.m. Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art…
School district mulls moving fifth grade to middle school
MOSES LAKE — In order to cope with overcrowding, several Moses Lake Elementary Schools are preparing to relocate all of their fifth-grade classes beginning next fall.
Former Wahluke teacher sentenced for assault on student
MATTAWA — A former Wahluke High School teacher received a suspended sentence for an assault involving a 17-year-old male student.
Rice dishes better than anything from a box
Nearly everyone has tried that famous named boxed rice side dish. You know, the one that features the cable car from that city in California. Did you know it i…
Museum lecture on pop culture set for Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — How television and movies have reflected the changing roles of women is the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 South Balsam St.
Faircloth now charged with manslaughter in son's death
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is now facing a first-degree manslaughter charge for cutting his son’s throat during a confrontation. The son died as a result of…
Chef Tak teaching Americans art of Japanese cuisine
MOSES LAKE — Their journey brought them to the Columbia Basin two months ago where they hope to teach lessons of a faraway land and maybe even learn a few of t…
MLSD adds 4 days to school year
MOSES LAKE — Winter may not be over yet, but the Moses Lake School District has a plan to deal with all the days students have missed so far.
Immigrant's guilty plea vacated in 2006 arrest
SPOKANE — The Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, recently vacated the guilty plea of an immigrant who was facing deportation in connection with an arrest in Quincy in 2006. The court ruled that he rec…
Woman shot and killed near Othello Friday
OTHELLO — One person is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing a woman near Othello on Friday.
Here come the brides: Women's Expo features all things wedding
MOSES LAKE — The atmosphere was fun, friendly and feminine on Saturday as the Washington Women’s Expo filled the ATEC Center at Big Bend Community College. Alt…
Job Corps Center hit by mumps case
MOSES LAKE — Mumps has arrived in Grant County.
'Surf and turf' focus of cooking class
MOSES LAKE — A lesson in high-end cooking is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center. “Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf” is open to people age 18 and older and is sponsored…
Bill aims to promote tourism through board
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill by Rep. Cary Condotta to create a state tourism board and marketing campaign passed through the Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee unanimously on Thursday.