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Brush fire closes Hwy 24
OTHELLO — A large brush fire has broken out along Highway 24 near Hendrix Road south of Othello. The area is curre…
Soap Lake school district receives athletic grants
SOAP LAKE – Last week, the Soap Lake School District announced they received two grants for student athletes. Both grants total out to $17,500 and will directl…
Resource fair held at Open Doors Sleep Center
MOSES LAKE — With the Open Doors Sleep Center closing in days, several community resources gathered there Monday for a resource fair to ensure people have acce…
Sweet pups up for adoption
OTHELLO – These two pups, Cara Cara and Bergamot, along with their two other siblings were found to be very thin when they were brought to Adams County Pet Res…
Moses Lake Family Picnic draws strong community support
MOSES LAKE — The annual Moses Lake Family Picnic took place on Saturday at Neppel Landing, celebrating the joys of community and family engagement in a day fil…
658-acre Othello annexation debate continued to July 14
OTHELLO — An overflow crowd and the Othello City Council asked a lot of questions about a proposal to annex property into the city of Othello during a lengthy …
Ribbon-cutting celebrates Othello Walmart remodel
OTHELLO — Anthony Briceno, Othello Walmart store manager, was the designated cutter of the ribbon recognizing the store’s remodeling June 20. But he handed the…
Dru Gimlin tourney brings B-ball enthusiasts together
QUINCY – Downtown Quincy hosted the annual Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball tournament Saturday. The games began at 9 a.m. and lasted until 6 p.m., making for a fu…
Connelly Park to reduce hours after vandalism, crimes
MOSES LAKE — Connelly Park, a popular recreational area managed by the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District, will reduce its hours and close on Su…
Ephrata High School honor roll
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has released the Ephrata High School Honor Roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Honors are given by c…
Moses Lake council to consider homeless response tonight
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members will consider recommendations for the city’s response after the closing of the Open Doors sleep center tonight. Ma…
CWU honors 94 Basin students
ELLENSBURG — Ninety-four students from Grant and Adams counties were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for spring quarter 2025, according to …
‘Undeniable freedom’
MOSES LAKE — Juneteenth has only been a national holiday for a few years, but its meaning resonated deeply Thursday.
Knights coach Jenks closing chapter at Royal
ROYAL CITY – After eight years as the head coach of the Knights baseball team, Brandon Jenks is stepping away from his role. Balancing work, family and coachin…
Sixers win 18U championship at summer classic
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers (8-7) took care of business last weekend as they went undefeated in the Big Bend Summer Classic. Sixers owner Ryan D…
Moses Lake Special Olympics bocce team excels at state championships
MOSES LAKE —The Moses Lake Special Olympics’ bocce team participated in the state tournament in Tacoma over the weekend. The bocce team took home six medals al…