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Wahluke pulls ahead of Warden in SCAC matchup
WARDEN — The Wahluke Warriors (6-2) earned a 7-0 victory on the road as they faced the Warden Cougars (2-6). The W…
MLSD benefits from Gesa Credit Union donation
RICHLAND — The Moses Lake School District received a $24,747 donation Friday from Gesa Credit Union, according to an announcement from Gesa. The donation wa…
FRESH NEWS: Excellent bass fishing this week
MARDON -- The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,030.3 feet – dropping 2 feet this past week. We are currently 3.80 feet above low pool. The wa…
Race for Life Series kicks off Friday
MOSES LAKE – BMX tracks on Washington’s east side will be busy this weekend for the Race for Life Series, a collaboration between Spokane BMX, Walla Walla BMX,…
Angie’s Apparel opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a new source for clothing in town. Angie’s Apparel opened three months ago, according to owner Angie Delgado, and had its Chamber of Comme…
Moses Lake Roundup begins Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The 81st Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo begins Thursday and there’s no shortage of riders. “We had a record number of contestant entries this year, …
Grant County Fair opens today for five-day run
MOSES LAKE — Measuring the ingredients for the first batch of elephant ears – no, no, Lion ears – was not an exact science. The proportions of spices added to …
Combining fashion and video games merges passions of new WSU graduate
PULLMAN — Clothing is a mandatory part of life, whether for real people or video game characters. And if digital players must be covered, why not make them fas…
FIRE REPORT: 1,500 acres scorched in Douglas County
COULEE CITY — On Saturday evening a fire broke out near state Route 17 and Road 9 Northeast in Douglas County. The fire burned approximately 1,500 acres, accor…
NEWS BITES for Aug. 13, 2024
GEORGE — A man allegedly pointed a handgun at three people in the town of George on Saturday, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. …
Wenatchee Valley Medical Group makes $25,000 CAA donation
MOSES LAKE — A $25,000 donation from the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group helped push a fundraising effort for Moses Lake School District's extracurricular activ…
Ephrata School Board makes cell phone rules, trademarks logos
At the Ephrata School Board meeting on July 29, several important decisions were made that will impact the upcoming school year according to a release. One of …
SLSD adopts alternative learning experiences program
Soap Lake School District has launched its Soap Lake Pathways Learning alternative learning experiences program and online learning option, according to an announcement from the district. The program, available for…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office recommends safety measures for GC Fair
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be giving out free wristbands to parents and guardians who stop by the GCSO booth at the Grant County Fair…
Canal breach fixed in record-breaking time
MOSES LAKE — A breach in the East Low Canal was fixed within five days and back to delivering water by Saturday. Last Monday, there was a canal breach on …
Good weather, great fun at Grant County Fair this week
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Grant County Fair isn’t looking so hot. And that’s a good thing. “This is my sixth year, fifth fair because we didn't have (one in…