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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…
MLSD pursuing legal action to end work stoppage
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has filed suit to return teachers to the classroom, district Director of Public Relations Ryan Shannon said Wednesd…
'We could use just about everything'
'We could use just about everything.'
Mavs pull ahead of Tigers in season opener
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers and Moses Lake Mavericks basketball teams faced off in their first game of the season on the Tigers home court. It was a close com…
Mavs take a road win over Tigers to start season
EPHRATA — The Moses Lake Mavericks basketball team went on the road to face the Ephrata Tigers, the first game of the season for both teams. The Tigers showed …
Warriors fall short in home opener
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (0-1) were defeated 67-43 by the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars Tuesday in their return to the hardwood. Wahluke Head Coach Anfernee Co…
Caligo is ready to come home with you
OTHELLO — Caligo is a very sweet girl who loves to play and has a lot of energy. Fully-grown, she’s a graduate of the Ridge Dog program and is well behaved. Sh…
Cookie decorating the focus of Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for all kinds of sweet treats, and this month’s Free Family Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center continues that traditio…
Mavs set to bounce back this season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls basketball team is getting back on the court this week and is setting their goals for what they hope to accomplish …
Donations sought for Othello Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — Donations are being accepted for the annual Christmas basket distribution in Othello. Co-chair Ken Johnson said it’s the continuation of a longtime O…
Senior events for December 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather outside may be frightful, but the holiday events this month make the chill in the air a little more bearable. Here are some opport…
Plan early for dementia care
MOSES LAKE — Having dementia can seem like the end of everything. But in some ways, it’s only the beginning. “The most important thing (for) people with dem…
MLEA, MLSD negotiations continue
MOSES LAKE — Negotiations continued Tuesday between the Moses Lake School District and Moses Lake Education Association, the district’s teachers union. Tuesday…
One subject arrested after residential burglary, additional arrests expected
MOSES LAKE — In the early morning Sunday, the Moses Lake Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery at the Quail Run trailer park on Road H NE in M…
Quincy Police Department Logs as of Dec. 2, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Section of Blewett Pass closed Thursday
LEAVENWORTH — Travelers between Ellensburg and Wenatchee are advised to look for a different route Thursday due to the daylong closure of U.S. Highway 97 over Blewett Pass. Crews will be cleaning up debris from Sep…