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Ephrata Council expedites 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…
Grand opening of Up Town Art Gallery brings local flair to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – In an enchanting addition to the vibrant cultural fabric of Moses Lake, the Up Town Art Gallery celebrated its grand opening on June 26, inviting …
Small wildfire being mopped up near George
GEORGE – Fire crews responded to a fire north of Interstate 90 near George Tuesday evening. The blaze was estimated at 25 acres or less before it was put out b…
Two Coeur d'Alene area firefighters killed in shooting
Police: Suspected shooter found dead
ACFD 5 considering levy lid lift request
OTHELLO -— Adams County Fire District 5 residents are being invited to the July 8 commission meeting to discuss a proposal to raise the district’s tax assessme…
MLSD welcomes three new 2026 buses
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District recently expanded its transportation fleet with the addition of three brand new vehicles, poised to improve both st…
Increased outdoors fees in effect as of July 1
OLYMPIA — In a controversial decision, Washington State has approved a significant increase in recreational fishing and hunting license fees, which officially …
Futsal courts open at kiwanis park in Othello
OTHELLO – On Tuesday, the Othello Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting for their new futsal courts at Kiwanis Park. Othello Parks and Recreation Coordina…
New fencing enhances safety at Knolls Vista
MOSES LAKE—In an effort to bolster the safety and well-being of students, Knolls Vista Elementary School has completed the installation of a new security fence…
Big party in Othello for nation’s birthday
OTHELLO — The nation’s 249th birthday will be celebrated in Othello with games and a parade and tournaments and fireworks, just like the tradition. “I lov…
Sixer 18U complete another busy weekend
MOSES LAKE – Over the weekend, the Central Washington Sixers 18U team went 3-1 across four games. Head coach Jason Laugen was pleased with what he saw from his…
MLSD signs WIAA contract, asks for amendments
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District signed its 2025-26 membership contract with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association at the regular sc…
Red, White and Boom gets a head start on Independence Day
MOSES LAKE — In some ways, Moses Lake is ahead of the curve. Independence Day celebrations are one of those. Like last year, Moses Lake’s Red, White and Bo…
Early Literacy Fair gets children comfortable with reading
MOSES LAKE — If you can get children reading and learning early, they’ll never stop. That’s the theory behind the Moses Lake Public Library’s Early Literacy Fa…
Sweet as pie
MOSES LAKE – Granny Smith, sweeter than your grandmother’s pie, is waiting to be taken home to a loving family. She is one year old, domestic shorthair and rea…
Warden wrestling hosts annual golf fundraiser
WARDEN — On Saturday, the Warden High School wrestling program held its annual golf fundraiser at Sage Hills Golf Course. According to Warden assistant wrestli…