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Knights lose on buzzer beater at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer beater three that …
Q&A: Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates
MOSES LAKE – Incumbent Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Dale Paris is being challenged by former commissioner Joe Akers for one of two open seats on the hospi…
Royal royalty
ROYAL CITY — Megan Fielding, left, and Case Christensen, right, were selected as queen and king at Royal High School’s Homecoming game Friday. The Knights won …
Thursday bomb threat temporarily closes LRHS
RITZVILLE — A bomb threat closed down Lind-Ritzville High School Thursday, according to a statement from the Ritzville Police Department...
Q&A Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates
Incumbent Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Dale Paris is being challenged by former commissioner Joe Akers for one of two open seats on the hospital district …
Fire Marshal’s Office announces 2023 Fire Prevention Week
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office announced Monday that Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 as 2023 Fire Prevention Week. According to the announcement, this year’s theme …
Author discusses new novel at Moses Lake lecture Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Author Shirley Miller Kamada will discuss her novel detailing the challenges faced by a Japanese-American family forced to give up their home in a…
Q&A: Moses Lake City Council candidates
Victor Lombardi and Jeremy Nolan are both running for Position 6 on the Moses Lake City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald asked each candidate the questions …
Kersey announces resignation as port director
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake Director Don Kersey has announced his resignation, effective Oct. 24. Kersey announced his departure for a position with Group1…
Royal Knights dominate in 55-0 win
ROYAL CITY — On the second play of the Homecoming game against Kiona-Benton Friday, Royal quarterback Lance Allred took the snap, faked a handoff and flipped t…
Wizards, witches and house elves
MOSES LAKE — The ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College was awash with magic Saturday, as witches, wizards and the occasional house elf turned out for “A …
'Rural Vital Signs'
OTHELLO – Rural Development Initiatives Inc. will be delivering a Rural Community Leadership Program to Othello funded by the United States Department of Agric…
Caffeinated music: George CoffeeHouse concert series begins Oct. 21
GEORGE — The George CoffeeHouse Concert Series begins this month at the George Community Hall, according to an announcement from the series’ organizers...
Q&A: Soap Lake mayoral candidates
SOAP LAKE – Incumbent Mayor Michelle Agliano is running against Allen DuPuy for the position of Mayor of Soap Lake...
Q&A: Othello School Board Pos. 1 candidates
OTHELLO – Incumbent Kelli Camp is facing Aaron Gerber for Othello School Board Director Position 1. The Columbia Basin Herald asked each candidate the quest…
Weather for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023
Weather for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023