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Conditional use permit for Holy Cross Church subject of Mattawa council discussion
MATTAWA — What is and isn’t allowed under the provisions of a conditional use permit was the subject of extensive …
Taking to the streets
MOSES LAKE — It may feel like spring is a long, long way off, but Moses Lake is gearing up to welcome it back March 15. “Brews & Tunes is St. Paddy’s Day w…
Othello’s Pruneda signs with Walla Walla CC
OTHELLO — Othello senior Emi Pruneda signed to play both soccer and softball at Walla Walla Community College last Monday, celebrating furthering her athletic …
Royal to host SCAC girls league tourney Wednesday
ROYAL CITY — As girls wrestling continues to grow across the state, teams in the South Central Athletic Conference will travel to a new tournament on Wednesday.
Basin sports schedule Jan. 29-Feb. 4
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, basketball, swim and dive and wrestl…
Welding mishap causes Simplot fire
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Fire District 5 and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at the new Simplot freezer facility in the 2100 block of Ro…
Voters to weigh Wahluke capital levy
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District voters will decide the fate of a three-year capital projects levy request in a special election Feb. 11. If the levy is appro…
Moses Lake meets new city manager
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s incoming city manager paid a visit to the Civic Center Tuesday evening to meet city employees and community members. Robert Karli…
Othello Public Works set for a busy 2025
OTHELLO — Some long-term projects in Othello reached completion in 2024, and there’s a whole list of new projects planned for 2025. Public Works Director Ro…
Othello man booked for drive-by shooting
OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a drive-by shooting at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Kirstina Road.
Meet the new Moses Lake city manager this afternoon
MOSES LAKE – Members of the public can meet Robert Karlinsey, Moses Lake’s new city manager, tonight at the city’s civic center from 5-6:30 p.m. Karlinsey…
Two booked for weekend domestic violence incidents
MOSES LAKE – Over the weekend, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office dealt with two instances of alleged domestic violence, both ended with an individual booked in…
Playing with the future...
MOSES LAKE — The Apple STEM event at Garden Heights Elementary School Thursday was a little more popular than expected. “We haven’t officially counted yet,…
Quincy hosts Mat Animal Invitational
QUINCY – Saturday's Mat Animal Invitational in Quincy saw five local wrestling teams take the mat, with the hosting Quincy Jackrabbits finishing in 10th place …
Othello takes fifth at Lady Huskie Invite
OTHELLO – Nearly 60 teams traveled to Othello for the Lady Huskie Invite over the weekend, with Othello finishing in fifth place of the two-day tournament afte…
Regional wrestling results for Jan. 25
MOSES LAKE – Regional wrestling results from Saturday, Jan. 25.