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Updated 5 hours, 40 minutes ago

UW secures Boeing Apple Cup victory over WSU

SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies hosted the Washington State University in a season-opening Boeing A…

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health

SPOKANE, Wash.—Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-le…

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
Sen. Warnick outlines legislative priorities for 2025 session

OLYMPIA — In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 legislative session, starting today, Washington State Senator Judy Warnick discussed her key priorities and stra…

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
Grant County Jail scheduled to open in mid-2026

MATTAWA — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete said the new Grant County Jail is projected to open in about 18 months. “They’re still targeting for the opening …

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
Washington Democrats resurrect rent control proposal

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the Washington State Legislature are taking another run at rent control with pre-filed legislation to that effect for the 10…

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
Weather for the week of Jan. 13, 2025

Weather for the week of Jan. 13, 2025

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Challenge, innovation, appreciation at law enforcement luncheon

MATTAWA — Staffing, recruitment and innovation were among the subjects discussed by Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell dur…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Grant Co. upgrades law enforcement software

MOSES LAKE – Grant County, with the assistance of the Multi-Agency Communications Center – 911, switched its law enforcement reporting software at the beginnin…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
39-year-old booked on warrant and controlled substance possession

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee Police Department conducted a traffic stop Jan. 6 in the 700 block of Third Street Southeast. Sergeant Tye Sheats recognize…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Lind woman arrested in alleged burglary

RITZVILLE — An early morning arrest ended with a Lind woman in jail Thursday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s office.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Moses Lake School District EP&O levy on February ballot

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District will submit an educational programs and operations levy to district voters on the Feb. 11 ballot. The levy, using l…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Ephrata’s Dave Johnson inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

EPHRATA — Dave Johnson has received plenty of recognition at the local and state level for the success his baseball teams had while serving as the head coach a…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Vikings start conference play with gritty win over Wenatchee Valley

MOSES LAKE -- The Big Bend Community College Vikings continued their impressive run, opening East Region conference play with a hard-fought 63-55 victory over …

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
A career of grace

MOSES LAKE — Pastor Walter Klockers has a guiding principle: “This is Christ's Church, and I know my place.” It’s a part of the creed he maintains for his m…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Interest rates continue to drag down housing market in Washington

KIRKLAND — 2024 ended with a disappointing housing market statewide, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real es…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
ENZO opens event room, expands kitchen

MOSES LAKE — ENZO owners and staff cut the ribbon on the restaurant’s newest facility, called the Riviera Room, Wednesday. ENZO already had a smaller banque…