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Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday…
WEATHER: June 23 - 29
Wildfire causes Sun Lakes camping area evacuations
COULEE CITY — A nearly 500-acre fire near Coulee City has rekindled this morning, according to Coulee City Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Jesse Bolyard.
World Cup fans from U.S. and Australia bring electric 'vibe' to Seattle
SEATTLE – The World Cup game between the U.S. and Australia, which ended in a 2-0 victory for the U.S., was a sight and sound to behold as fans from both countries packed the Seattle stadium. Prior to the game, dec…
Registration open for resource fair for ‘justice impacted youth and families’
MOSES LAKE — Registration is open for a resource fair focusing on youths and families who are or have been involved with youth services and are working their w…
‘See, Click, Fix’ allows Moses Lake residents to report issues
MOSES LAKE — Mark Fancher said an initiative designed to give Moses Lake residents a simple way to report non-emergency problems around the city does work. But…
Long service
LIND — They say time goes by quickly when you’re doing what you love, and maybe it goes twice as fast when you love doing two things. Steve Schofstall retired …
Peninsula PTO launches fundraiser after storm destroys family’s home
MOSES LAKE — After a destructive windstorm tore through Moses Lake late last month, the Peninsula Elementary School community is rallying behind a family who l…
MLCC to host conversational town hall Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Community Coalition will try to kick-start some conversations Thursday at a town hall titled “What's Troubling You, Moses Lake?” …
Diamond Ducks fall to KC Cowboys in doubleheader
HARTLINE — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks fell in their home doubleheader against the KC Cowboys Thursday afternoon, 0-13 in the first game and 1-2 i…
WEATHER: June 22 - 26
Hard-earned success
MOSES LAKE — Genuine success is neither quick nor easy, as the students who graduated Thursday from Big Bend Community College attested. There's a simple st…
WEATHER: June 19-25
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, high near 93. Light and variable north wind. Mostly clear overnight, low near 59, with light west winds a…
BBCC’s final TRIO students prepare to move on
MOSES LAKE — For more than 30 years, Big Bend Community College’s TRIO Student Support Services has helped low-income and first-generation college students suc…
Soap Lake council surpluses items, updates public works director contract
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved multiple resolutions Wednesday, including declaring surplus property from the city’s RV park and transferring c…
Open house showcases new Quincy Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is scheduled to open June 26.