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Updated 21 hours, 34 minutes ago

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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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...

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
'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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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...

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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...

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 3 months ago
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