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Moses Lake School District, teachers union reach tentative agreement
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Education Association announced late Friday night that the union has reached a tentati…
FIRE REPORT: Oct. 7, 2025
MOSES LAKE — The fire season is starting to come to an end in Washington, according to Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodruck. …
Sweet little girl looking to be adopted
OTHELLO — Azar is a terrier mix currently hanging out with her friends at Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello. An adorable young lady, she enjoys playing with a…
TAKE3 to mix classical with rock Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Classic rock will rub elbows with, well, classic classical music, Wednesday evening at the Wallenstien Theater.
Youth Dynamics auction to have a ’50s twist
MOSES LAKE — It’s time to dust off the poodle skirts and penny loafers. The theme for the annual benefit auction for Christian outreach Youth Dynamics is “Twis…
MLEA protests for contract negotiations adding back elementary programming
MOSES LAKE – Members of the Moses Lake Educators Alliance, Wenatchee School District employees and residents picketed before Thursday evening’s school board me…
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL 1 Q&A: Martinez vs. Davis
MOSES LAKE — Deanna Martinez and Jeremy Davis are running for Position 1 on the Moses Lake City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald sent identical questions to …
Budget cuts projected to reduce Moses Lake 2026 deficit
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake’s general fund is projected to have a smaller deficit than it did in 2025, but still to have a deficit. While spending in t…
Knights fight into overtime to win against Cashmere
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (5-0) pulled off a comeback in overtime to defeat the Cashmere Bulldogs 21-15 Friday. Head Coach Wiley Allred said a win like th…
Weather for the week of Oct. 6, 2025
Weather for the week of Oct. 6, 2025
Fire destroys Warden produce shed Sunday morning
WARDEN – A fire destroyed a produce storage building in Warden Sunday morning. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to a report of a burning shed at R…
March shooting suspect back in custody after failure to appear
SOAP LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Samuel Ramirez, 26, in association with the investigation of a March 8 shooting that led t…
Huskies fall to Selah at home
OTHELLO – On Thursday, the Huskies (3-7-1) were defeated 3-1 at home by the Selah Vikings. Despite the loss, Huskies head coach Aurelio Guevara said he was pro…
Jacks defeated at home despite hard-fought game
QUINCY – On Friday, the Quincy Jacks (1-4) fell short at home to the Prosser Mustangs 35-7. Despite the loss, Head Coach Seth Longwill said he still came away …
Two health care workers lose licenses
OLYMPIA – Two health care providers in Grant and Adams counties have lost licenses in the past couple of months, according to statements from the Washington Department of Health.
Mavs dominate in homecoming game
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks (5-0) dominated the field for their homecoming game against Eisenhower on Friday, earning a 70-0 victory. The Mavs remain…