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Quincy officials looking for more lifeguards for new Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is so popular with residents and visitors that city officials are looking f…
Othello council considers pushcart rules
OTHELLO — In the age of mobile businesses and part-time side gigs, Othello city officials are working to ensure proper city regulation while promoting entrepre…
Adams Co. planning broadband infrastructure expansion
RITZVILLE — Construction could start as early as August on a project to bring fiber optic cable to the Ritzville and Lind areas. Adams County Public Works Dire…
Two arrested for trespassing, possible theft near Ritzville
RITZVILLE – Two subjects were arrested in association with a trespassing and subsequent theft complaint in the 1500 block of E. Rosenoff Road, near the Ritzvil…
Huskies go 3-2 at state tournament
SELAH – No. 9 seed Othello went 3-2 at last week’s 2A State Softball Tournament in Selah, picking up wins against No. 8 Olympic, No. 14 Enumclaw, No. 12 Lynden…
Deputies execute PIT maneuver to stop reckless driver
OTHELLO – Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies aided Othello Police Department officers after a passenger vehicle failed to stop for an OPD patrol vehicle, a…
Dogs and cats available for adoption at Adams County Pet Rescue
OTHELLO — It’s been a busy few weeks at Adams County Pet Rescue - there was the kitten that may have fallen out of a vehicle, and those puppies found in a hays…
Cougars take second in 2B softball tournament
YAKIMA — Reaching their first state championship game in program history, the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars fell 13-5 to No. 1 Adna, placing second in the 2B State…
Othello man arrested in fuel theft case
OTHELLO – Anthony Earl Lee, 33, of Othello was arrested for suspicion of theft in the second degree and suspicion of unlawful use of red dyed diesel after an i…
No injuries in Wheeler Road fire
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported in a fire at an industrial facility on Wheeler Road in Moses Lake Monday afternoon.
Open house set for Reclamation fire station
GRAND COULEE – Construction work at the Bureau of Reclamation fire station is near completion near the west gate to the Grand Coulee Power Office near the inte…
Wet week helps crops
OLYMPIA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service’s weekly report for Washington indicates that the week ending May 26 was wetter than average which is anticipated to be good fo…
MLHS grads set an example at Peninsula Elem.
MOSES LAKE — Students at Peninsula Elementary School and Moses Lake High School seniors who once attended Peninsula had a message for each other. The Peninsula…
Cougars defeat Broncos in 2B softball first round
YAKIMA – The first round of the 2B State Softball Tournament saw a matchup of teams from the Columbia Basin, with the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars mounting a come…
Moses Lake Distillery settles into new location
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Distillery has been bottling spirits for sale in the region since 2021, operating out of a shop off of State Route 17, as well as runni…
Royal bests Cedar Park Christian in 1A semifinals
RICHLAND – The No. 8 seed Royal Knights got back to the 1A State Softball Tournament’s championship game after defeating No. 4 Cedar Park Christian 6-4 in the …