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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Domestic violence incident near Quincy under investigation
QUINCY — A domestic violence situation involving a firearm unfolded late Saturday evening in the unincorporated Quincy-Ephrata area in the 11000 block of Road …
I-90 fatality likely suicide
MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is still investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon at exit 176 on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake. WSP has s…
GALLERY: Celebrating the Basin graduates of 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — High schools all over the Basin have sent the Class of 2025 out into the world in the last couple of weeks. Look for full coverage of local Hi…
Pedestrian killed on I-90 in Moses Lake area
MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is still investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon at exit 176 on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake. WSP has s…
Wanapum fire, near Beverly, burns about 370 acres
BEVERLY — A wildland fire closed a portion of state Route 243 north of Beverly Burke Road for about four and a half hours Saturday near Wanapum Dam and the Wan…
Perry, a gentleman with a smile
MOSES LAKE – Perry's my name and being suave is my game. I’d like to think so anyhow. I’m a mix of a little bit of everything and weigh in at around 44 pounds.…
Tractor trailer fire on SR 17 causes delays
MOSES LAKE – A tractor trailer carrying cardboard on state Route 17 ignited Monday morning at around 9:30 a.m. just north of Rocky Ford Creek, according to Gra…
Mavericks soccer season wrap-up
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks boys soccer team has concluded another season, and signs of growth were felt throughout the year, according to head coach Miguel Seg…
Superintendent Lewis provides update on MLSD finances
MOSES LAKE – During the regular Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Lewis delivered a report weaving together el…
Shining skill
MOSES LAKE — This isn’t exactly the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center’s first trip to the nationals. “For 11 years straight we have placed at state com…
Family Picnic Day to offer free family fun
MOSES LAKE — Now in its third year, the Downtown Moses Lake Association’s Family Picnic Day is hitting its stride. “The food and booth vendors are all goin…
Weather for the week of June 9, 2025
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the morning. Mostly clear evening, with a low around 68. Southwest wind ar…
Pedestrian killed on I-90 in Moses Lake area
MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon which was a one car vs pedestrian collision on 1-90 near ex…
MLFD chief search presenting a challenge
MOSES LAKE — Applications will be accepted through June 22 for a new Moses Lake Fire Chief. It’s the second attempt to find a replacement for longtime Chief Br…
Feasibility study to look at options for MLFD
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials will advertise for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study to determine what changes, if any, would be beneficial fo…