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Cost estimates for water source alternatives given to Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to cost a lot of money to provide alternative water sources for the city of Moses Lake, bu…
Cougars prepare for competitive EWAC season
WARDEN – The Warden Cougars boys basketball team is returning to the court for another intense season in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference East. After…
Wahluke ready to bounce back on the court
MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors put together a 9-15 season under first year Head Coach Anfernee Cortez. Despite the record, he said last season was great for gr…
E. Columbia Basin Irrigation District recognized for perseverance
OTHELLO — A local irrigation district board was the recipient of an award from the Columbia Basin Development League designed to recognize people and organizat…
ACH prepares for big matchup against DeSales
COULEE CITY — The four-seeded Almira/Coulee Hartline Warriors football team will be headed to Walla Walla tomorrow to face the number one-seeded DeSales in the…
Moses Lake tree lighting kicks off the holidays
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has reached a landmark, according to Downtown Moses Lake Association Executive Director Mallory Miller.
To prepare for colder weather, adopt Whiteout
OTHELLO — Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But little Whiteout is so delightful. And since she’s no place to go, take her home, take her home, take her ho…
Othello council approves money for Taggeres Park upgrades
OTHELLO — How to allocate the city’s money was the subject of a lengthy discussion by the Othello City Council at its regular meeting Monday. Spencer Williams,…
Warden man struck on crosswalk in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on West Broadway Avenue near South Beech Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Traffic was rerouted for a time while …
Man arrested after pursuit in Othello for vehicle theft
OTHELLO — At around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Othello Police Department units pursued a stolen vehicle. Officers had attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed t…
MLSD reaches agreement with Principals Association
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Principals Association announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. The Moses Lake School …
One arrested for domestic assault near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — On Tuesday, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the westbound Schrag rest area for a reported domestic assault.
ACSO recovers stolen farm equipment
NINE MILE FALLS — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant with the assistance of Stevens County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an ongo…
Knights welcome new leader ahead of season
ROYAL CITY – After a successful season last winter where the Royal Knights went 27-3, new Head Coach Tim Ravet is excited to lead them into the future. He is e…
WA college sports schedule: Nov. 28 – Dec. 5, 2025
MOSES LAKE — College athletes finish up their fall seasons and begin to transition into their winter schedules. See where your favorite teams will be headed th…
Groff transferred back to permanent power
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District announced Groff Elementary repairs are going well, with a focus on electrical grounding and related systems. The sc…