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Ephrata Council expedited approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Othello searching for new softball head coach
OTHELLO — The Othello High School softball team is looking for a new head coach for the 2025/26 season. The new athletic director, Carlos Gonzalez, will be loo…
Crime declining, drugs climbing locally, statewide
OLYMPIA — In the 2024 Crime in Washington report published by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, released Monday, a noticeable decline i…
Moses Lake athletes hit national track competition
MOSES LAKE – Last week, three athletes from Moses Lake Athletics Club competed in the USA Track and Field Nationals event. Brody Baker, Jaedynn Dietmeyer and L…
Sanchez ready for her new home
ROYAL CITY — A recent graduate from the Knights softball program is ready for the next step in her athletic journey. Madison Sanchez is making the move from Wa…
Mavs and Jacks attend girls soccer camp at EWU
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Moses Lake Mavericks and the Quincy Jackrabbits girls' soccer teams attended a training camp at Eastern Washington University from July 23…
DMLA debuts new digs, merch
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association has a new home, and it comes with sunshine. “The old location was kind of dark, and it didn’t have any wind…
Masquers to audition for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
SOAP LAKE — Auditions for the Masquers Theater production of “Little Shop of Horrors” will take place Aug. 16-17, according to an announcement from the theater…
WSDOT adjusts ramp closures near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Department of Transportation issued updated schedules Tuesday for the paving work being done on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake. The closures will begin with the eastbound onramp clo…
Othello pool bond headed to Nov. ballot
OTHELLO — Othello residents will be asked to approve or reject a $3.55 million construction bond to make repairs and upgrades to the Othello Community Pool. Th…
New Othello Police Department officer sworn in
OTHELLO — Oscar Munoz returned to his hometown to start his law enforcement career. Munoz was sworn in as the newest Othello Police Department officer Monday.
Othello-area broadband project going out for bids
OTHELLO — The second and last phase of an Adams County project to expand broadband service should be advertised for bid by late summer. Adams County Commission…
Small baby ready for big adventures
OTHELLO – Litha, named after the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year, is likely to bring the warmth and fun of long summer days. She is an adult chi…
Gonzalez named Othello AD
OTHELLO — Carlos Gonzalez has been selected as the new Athletic Director for the Othello School District, taking over the position after previous director Jenn…
Adopt a furry eagle
OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue has not one, but two eagles up for adoption. Don’t be concerned, these “eagles” are not a protected species, nor do they have…
Library story time keeps children engaged with books, songs and crafts
MOSES LAKE — Books are meant to be read, and children’s books are meant to be read aloud. And at the Moses Lake Public Library, that’s what happens. “We ha…