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WEATHER Oct. 15 to 22, 2026
Friday: Sunny, high near 70, light winds.
Second MRJ-90 arrives at Grant County International Airport
MOSES LAKE — The Mitsubishi Regional Jet No. 1 arrived at Grant County International Airport in late September to global recognition and a press conference in …
Adams County elections all but decided
RITZVILLE — It took a little bit longer in Adams County to get a clear consensus on the results from the general election, but now with nearly all ballots counted the results are effectively decided.
Moses Lake author Jan Thacker's second novel coming soon
MOSES LAKE — Once you enter through the red door into a world of wonder, into the theatre of the mind that is Moses Lake author Jan Thacker’s realm, you’ll fin…
Ephrata mulls $18.1 million budget
EPHRATA — The city of Ehprata is considering a proposed $18.1 million budget for 2017, a 13 percent increase over this year’s budget.
Travelers from all over donate to Quincy holiday light fund
QUINCY — A GoFundMe account to raise money to refurbish the holiday lights displayed each year along Interstate 90 near Quincy may generate enough money to fin…
Samaritan Turkey Drive Friday, Saturday
MOSES LAKE — It may look a little different this year, but the goal is the same – Samaritan Healthcare volunteers are collecting donations for Thanksgiving Fri…
Mason's Place is about family and a better downtown
MOSES LAKE — The sign on the wall reads: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” The picture on the counter of her mom and dad reminds Heather Mason what’s impor…
Quincy hires new shelter manager
QUINCY — Leticia Perez has always loved working with animals.
A community gives thanks
MOSES LAKE — The smell of pumpkin pie saturated the air in the Columbia Basin Elks Lodge Wednesday afternoon as First Choice Services held their annual Thanksg…
Washington labor market still improving
The national unemployment rate increased to 4.9 percent in October, but Washington state’s labor market continues to improve, according to a new report from the Employment Security Department.
Adams County jobless rate dips in September
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped by three-tenths of one percent between August and September, and it dropped one-tenth of one percent between S…
Samaritan approves $4.725 million capital budget
MOSES LAKE — The first floor of Samaritan Clinic will be remodeled in 2017 and a project to remodel the emergency room at Samaritan Healthcare is already underway. Those are some of the projects included in the 201…
Serve Moses Lake concert to tell stories of poor, needy
MOSES LAKE — With its upcoming benefit concert this Saturday, Serve Moses Lake is going to try something different this year.
Thinking small and local on Small Business Saturday
MOSES LAKE — With counterparts like Black Friday and Cyber Monday convincing shoppers to spend big money on big deals during the holiday season, the American E…
Focusing on what works
QUINCY — You get more success when you focus on what works.