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The benefits of being a 'brat'

MOSES LAKE — Richard Black, a 71-year-old veteran and resident of Moses Lake, was born the second oldest of five s…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Regional rodeo results: Aug. 10-Sept. 19

MOSES LAKE – Rodeos have been hosted across eastern Washington and northern Idaho over the previous six weeks, bringing in riders and competitions from across …

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
FIRE REPORT: Firefighters knock down blaze in Soap Lake, fires season continues statewide

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7, with a little help from its friends, extinguished a 2-acre wildfire Monday night in Soap Lake, according to a stateme…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
One arrested after alleged theft of WashDOT vehicle

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Department announced that ACSO deputies had taken a male subject into custody after a lengthy highway pursuit...

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Moses Lake Ministerial Association hosts first United Community Worship Night

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Ministerial Association presented the city’s first inter-congregational United Community Worship Night Friday in the sanctuary of R…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Water rising and cooling, caution advised around underwater obstacles

MARDON - The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1027.85 feet – rising .05 feet this week. The reservoir is 1.35 feet above low pool. The water te…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
New exhibit to open Sept. 28 at CWU’s Sarah Spurgeon Gallery

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University will host a solo exhibition by Native American artist RYAN! Feddersen starting next week...

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Moving bales

OTHELLO – Othello Fair attendees lined the North Lawn next to the Adams County Fairgrounds entrance Thursday evening to watch teams of two participants compete…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Soap Lake water accounts cause frustration

SOAP LAKE – The city of Soap Lake has experienced an increase in past-due water utility payments and shut-off notices, said Mayor Michelle Agliano. However, ci…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Exhibitors sought for NCESD college and career expos

WENATCHEE — Businesses in Grant, Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan counties are being encouraged to exhibit at a series of college and career fairs planned for the four counties in October and November...

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
FIRE REPORT: Blazes grow in WA over the weekend as red flag warnings go out

MOSES LAKE — The wildfires in Olympic National Park grew over the weekend, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, while red flag warnings due to lo…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Nonprofits connect with community at Care Fair

MOSES LAKE — Representatives from 15 local nonprofit organizations filled the Youth Dynamics building Saturday to raise awareness and recruit volunteers. The s…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Warriors fall in second-half Saturday

COULEE CITY – Though the score didn’t fall in the Warrior’s favor, ACH Head Coach Brandon Walsh said there were positive takeaways from Saturday’s 64-34 loss t…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Lions topple Eagles

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy-Covenant Christian School Lions football team pushed their record to 3-0 with a 44-30 win over the Soap Lake Eagl…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Sip & Stroll draws wine, art, music lovers downtown

MOSES LAKE — A warm sunny day brought wine and spirit aficionados, art lovers, music lovers and shoppers to downtown Moses Lake Saturday. The annual Sip ‘n Str…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Othello parade brings out folks of all ages

OTHELLO — People young and old, local and visiting, lined Othello’s Main Street Saturday morning for the Othello Parade. The weather was beautifully cooperativ…