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‘Welcome back Gators’
MOSES LAKE — After more than a year and a half away from their school, Groff Elementary students, staff and famili…
New homes, new lives
MOSES LAKE — 2025 turned out to be a good year for some pets, and some humans as well. Here are a few of the critters that found forever homes at local shelter…
Weekend weather forecast for Dec. 26-29, 2025
Weekend weather forecast for Dec. 26-29, 2025
Nazarene Church toy swap brings needed Christmas joy
WARDEN — The Moses Lake Nazarene Church’s toy swap was scheduled for two hours Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t last nearly that long. “People were lined up…
Freewind Martial Arts awards Joni’s Angels scholarship
MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Freewind Martial Arts and Joni’s Angels partnered together to award a scholarship to 9-year-old Elias Rustin. His thoughts on being nam…
Camo forgot to blend in
MOSES LAKE — Camo is a bit under a year and he’s so excited, he forgot to tone down the cuteness and blend in as his name suggests. A mixed-breed medium-sized …
Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othel…
Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othel…
Knights claim home victories over the weekend
ROYAL – The Royal Knights earned two victories at home over the weekend with the first being against the Wahluke Warriors on Friday and the second being agains…
Outgoing Othello council members recognized for their work
OTHELLO — Outgoing Othello City Council members were recognized at the last meeting of the year Monday. “It’s been a huge honor in my life, the biggest hon…
A Candy Cane for Christmas
OTHELLO — Might be a bit late to hang this one on the tree, but this Candy Cane still wants to come home to a loving family during the holidays. Candy Cane is …
Othello approves $29M budget for 2026
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $10.1 million from its general fund in 2026, the biggest part of a $29 million overall budget. Counci…
New Othello mayor, council members sworn into office
OTHELLO — New Othello Mayor Ken Johnson and two of three new Othello City Council members were sworn in Monday during the last council meeting of 2025. Alma Ca…
Royal gets two wins over the weekend
ROYAL – The Royal Knights girls basketball team played a home game against the Wahluke Warriors on Friday where they added an 85-26 victory to their season. Th…
Jacks overcome Huskies in overtime
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (2-5) defeated the visiting Othello Huskies (1-6) 58-54 in overtime Saturday. Quincy Head Coach Johan Farias said a league win was a …
Life’s better when you choose Chuy
OTHELLO — Chuy is an adult, male pupper with a big heart and a small set of paws, but some of the biggest eyes you’ll ever fall into. Under 25 pounds, he’s as …