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Hansen Road bridge construction to begin late June, early July
MOSES LAKE — Demolition of the Hansen Road overpass will begin in late June or early July. Chris Keifenheim, Nort…
CWU president faces no confidence vote
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University officials say they will not answer further questions regarding the Faculty Senate’s Feb. 4 vote of no confidence inv…
Big Bend rolls over CBC at home
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (10-15) defeated the Columbia Basin College Hawks 85-63 to earn a statement win at home. Head Coach Jason H…
MLFD tackles structure fire on Rose Ave.
MOSES LAKE — At approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, the Moses Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Rose Avenue. Upon …
Wheeler roundabout construction scheduled for Feb 23
MOSES LAKE — If the weather cooperates, construction will begin Feb. 23 on a roundabout at the intersection of Road L Northeast and East Wheeler Road. Moses L…
Huskies claim playoff victory on home court
OTHELLO — After an 0-20 conclusion to their 2024-25 season, the Othello Huskies (9-13) earned their first playoff win in years over East Valley Wednesday eveni…
Mavs find success at districts
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team competed in the 4A District 5 tournament in Wenatchee Wednesday evening where the team took second overall. Afte…
Dent adjusts legislative schedule after family emergency
MOSES LAKE — State Rep. Tom Dent, R‑Moses Lake, is cutting back his in‑person participation in the 2026 legislative session after his wife, Dayna, had a medica…
Sweet senior lady
MOSES LAKE — Meet Lylah, the sweetest senior lady looking for her soft‑landing home. At 10 years old, this beautiful white‑and‑grey domestic medium hair mix st…
Intermodal terminal gets freight where it needs to go, supports Eastern WA economy
KENNEWICK — By definition, freight is something – goods of whatever kind, from fresh produce to sound system components – that is moved in bulk on trains, truc…
BBCC prepares for annual talent show
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is hosting their annual talent show, “Vikings Got Talent”, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wallenstein Theater. This s…
Wilson Creek voters supporting EP&O levy
WILSON CREEK — Initial ballot counts from the Feb. 10 special election show Wilson Creek School District’s replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy passing with 58.02% approval as of Feb. 11. Voters cas…
Tigers bring home gold at state cheer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers cheer team traveled to Battle Ground High School over the weekend to compete in the 2A Cheer State Championships. The Tigers went …
Adams, S. Grant Co. EP&O levy requests being approved
EPHRATA — Educational and operations levy requests in three Grant County are still winning approval by substantial margins in three local school districts in u…
WEATHER: Feb. 12 – Feb. 18, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph. Increasing clouds …
Ephrata bond trailing in initial results
EPHRATA — Initial election results released Feb. 11 show that Ephrata School District’s $75 million bond measure failed to meet the required 60% supermajority.…