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A Candy Cane for Christmas

OTHELLO — Might be a bit late to hang this one on the tree, but this Candy Cane still wants to come home to a lovi…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Cougars advance to state with win over Kittitas

QUINCY – With a berth to the 2B State Volleyball Tournament on the line, the Warden Cougars defeated Kittitas 3-1 on Saturday morning in the 2B District 5 tour…

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MLSD welcomes new PR director

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has announced the appointment of Ryan Shannon as its new Director of Public Relations. Shannon, born in Washington …

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Weise leads Rivard in Adams commission race

RITZVILLE — Incumbent Jay Weise is leading challenger Hank Rivard in the race for Adams County Commissioner, District 2. In unofficial results updated Fri…

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Warriors rout Dayton to earn state tourney run

COULEE CITY – A 30-point first quarter surged the Warriors in their district crossover win over Dayton Friday night, going on to defeat the Bulldogs 58-20 to a…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Huskies win, move on to state tournament

OTHELLO – Tied at seven through the first 24 minutes, Othello shut Rogers (Spokane) out in the second half and added two touchdowns of its own to defeat the Pi…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Updated Adams Co. election info

RITZVILLE — Incumbent Adams County commissioners Dan Blankenship and Jay Weise maintained their leads over challengers in updated vote totals released Friday.

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A family of service

MOSES LAKE — Dietrich and Emma Thiesfeld’s 14 children could just about constitute an army in themselves. “Seven of them are or were veterans, and the other …

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‘Moments of sheer terror’

SOAP LAKE — War is hell, it’s often said, and soldiers who get hurt or killed in action are rightly honored for their courage and sacrifice. But recently the U…

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Weather for the week of Nov. 11, 2024

Weather for the week of Nov. 11, 2024

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Mungia holds narrow lead WA Supreme Court race

OLYMPIA — State Supreme Court Pos. 2 candidate Sal Mungia led his opponent by a narrow margin of 0.8% of votes as of Friday night, according to the Washington …

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Outstanding Service to Veterans Award recipients recognized for dedication, commitment

OLYMPIA — The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize i…

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Mattawa council wrestles with planning regulations

MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members will discuss reviewing the city’s parking regulations Nov 21. It’s the continuation of a discussion started about regula…

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STUDIO BASIN: Boeing strike, election results and football playoffs

MOSES LAKE – On this spisode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Nance Beston discuss the Moses Lake School District…

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‘A beautiful setup’

MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics got a makeover recently, and it was unveiled Tuesday. “We redid the kitchen last year,” said YD Area Director Sean Sallis. “It …

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MLSD to pursue levy in Feb. 2025

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board unanimously passed a resolution to proceed with a proposed education program and operations levy. This decision will …