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MLHS Pals Club fundraiser deemed a success
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Pals Club gathered together outside of Crumble Cookie on Thursday to raise…
CWAC Soccer District Tournament weekend schedule
Trevino named Tigers’ new softball head coach
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School has named Lesa Trevino as the new head softball coach for the Tigers. Trevino will be replacing long-time EHS coach, Heather Wood…
COLUMN: Mariners season was a success
I imagine for any Mariners fan, Monday night had a bitter ending. From a 3-1 lead to a three-run homer that flipped the momentum on its head, the Mariners fell…
Cai, Coronado, Sims named to GNAC Preseason All-Conference team
PORTLAND, Ore. — Three Central Washington University Women’s Basketball student athletes were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tuesday aftern…
Eagles win for Senior Night over Lions
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles (10-3) earned a big home victory for their Senior Night going 3-0 over the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant Sch…
Rocket test causes boom near Moses Lake, no danger reported
MOSES LAKE — An explosion north of Moses Lake Tuesday night turned out to be harmless. “At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Stoke Space conducte…
A journey of resilience
MOSES LAKE – In the heart of Moses Lake, Washington, Rebecca Moore faces life anew after a challenging battle with breast cancer. With unwavering strength, she…
QUINCY MAYORAL RACE Q&A: Worley vs. Rodriguez
QUINCY – The Quincy Mayoral Race consists of candidates, incumbent Paul Worley and Manny Rodriguez. Both candidates were given questions with a word count limi…
Trunk-or-treating in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Halloween is right around the corner and fun, spooky and exciting events are coming soon to help area residents enjoy the holiday. Here are a few:
Community urged to take precautions against package thefts
OTHELLO – With the holiday season fast approaching, the Othello Police Department is increasing awareness about package thefts that have recently plagued the c…
Moses Lake council, school board to hold joint workshop
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council and Moses Lake School Board will be talking about water, partnerships and facilities at a workshop scheduled for 6 p.m…
The Knights win third straight game
ROYAL CITY – The Knights shut down the Wapato Wolves on Tuesday at home 3-0 to improve to 11-3 on the season. Though the Knights will take a win any day, Head …
MLEA pickets for a fair contract outside of MLHS
MOSES LAKE – Teachers and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon outside Moses Lake High School, voicing frustrations over stalled contract negotiations with th…
Othello employee recognized for 20 years
OTHELLO — Public Works employee Felipe Martinez received a plaque recognizing 20 years with the city Oct. 13,
2023 operating loss at Ritzville hospital larger than reported
RITZVILLE — East Adams Rural Healthcare lost more money in 2023 than originally reported, according to an audit submitted to EARH commissioners Oct. 15. Joe Lo…