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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
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WEATHER: June 17- 23
June 17- 23 Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 8 mph.…
New Othello PD chief says he encourages officers to be out in the community
OTHELLO — New Othello Police Chief Brent McFarlane said he wants to emphasize the teamwork that makes law enforcement more effective. But it’s also important t…
Herman Road construction scheduled for July
OTHELLO — The intersection of West Herman Road and State Route 17 will be getting some safety upgrades later this summer. The Adams County Commissioners awarde…
ACH builds a college-ready culture with AP program
COULEE CITY — With a 2026 graduating class of 21, Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School is one of the smallest in the area, but its advanced placement, or AP, pro…
Vehicle crash ignites wildfire south of Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Charges are pending against a Soap Lake man whose rollover crash sparked a brush fire about five miles south of Soap Lake early Tuesday morning, ac…
Adopt or color Bologna
Bologna is a 7‑month‑old, small black‑and‑white cat with a big heart and lots of curiosity. This sweet, playful feline friend is neutered, vaccinated, and read…
OGWRP holds groundbreaking for fourth delivery system
ODESSA — The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project marked another milestone June 10 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the EL 80.6 delivery system – its fourt…
Sage-N-Sun hoops tourney brings out Ephrata community
EPHRATA — The 36th Sage-N-Sun festival drew a large turnout with several attractions like the fun run, a parade and a three-on-three basketball tournament. …
Dallin Spencer takes over Vikings men’s hoops
MOSES LAKE — Dallin Spencer was named the new head coach of men’s basketball at Big Bend Community College, Vikings Athletics announced in a statement. For Spe…
Gas prices see relief this week, still elevated compared to last year
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices remain significantly higher than a year ago but are trending downward heading into mid-June, according to weekly figures from AAA and a…
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Sage‑N‑Sun festival draws crowds with parade, music and drone show
EPHRATA — Under a clear June morning sky, the Sage‑N‑Sun festival unfolded in familiar rhythm Saturday, opening with the hum of early footsteps as runners gath…
Job provides Othello city administrator more opportunities to serve his hometown
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza applied for the job of city administrator, because, he said, it gave him more opportunity to help his hometown. “I love Othello, and …
REC Silicon to be converted from public to private company
MOSES LAKE — The owners of REC Silicon will be acquiring all the outstanding public shares of the company and removing it from the Euronext Oslo Borse. “A…