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Diamond Ducks fall into consolation bracket in first round of postseason
EPHRATA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks fell in the first round of the Tillage League postseason tourna…
Work underway on some county roads, scheduled for others
EPHRATA — Drivers who frequently travel on Road 9 Northwest between Dodson Road and State Route 283 already know it, but drivers who don’t might want to find a…
Building trust in police a key goal, Lovick says
OLYMPIA – Sen. John Lovick describes himself as a Black man with brown skin who wore a blue uniform for a combined 37 years as a former state trooper and Snoho…
Moses Lake man arrested after fleeing on motorcycle
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Thursday following a short pursuit near Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Quincy baseball wins two for two against Wahluke
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits baseball team took a doubleheader from the Wahluke Warriors Saturday, in a match of what both coaches said are young teams with…
Othello Municipal Court achieves first anniversary
OTHELLO – It’s been a bit more than a year since the city of Othello ended its interlocal agreement with Adams County for court services in favor of establishi…
Jacks softball takes two Ws from Wahluke Warriors
QUINCY — A pair of hard-fought games went to the Quincy Jackrabbits softball team in a doubleheader against the Wahluke Warriors Saturday.
Jobs, programs at risk as voters to decide on MLSD levy
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will have the choice to accept or reject a two-year educational programs levy in a special election April 23. I…
Funding the arts
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake nonprofit Columbia Basin Allied Arts will be holding its annual fundraiser and luncheon Saturday, May 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mose…
Weather for the week of Monday, March 18, 2024
Weather for the week of Monday, March 18, 2024
Sila’s Moses Lake plant opening on track
MOSES LAKE – According to Sila Nanotechnologies Vice President Chris Dougher, the opening of Sila’s Moses Lake manufacturing plant, which will eventually mass …
One arrested after Othello stabbing
OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Dario Ochoa, 23, of Othello after receiving a report that he had stabbed his grandmother and was armed with a knife Thursday evening.
One dead, one wounded in Royal City shooting
ROYAL CITY – Royal City Police Department officers and detectives from the Moses Lake Police Department responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Grape Drive NW in Royal City Thursday evening, according to an ann…
Mavs win in walk-off fashion over Chiawana
MOSES LAKE – Friday’s non-league baseball game between Moses Lake and Chiawana came down to extra innings, with Maverick senior Nolan Betz sealing a 3-2 Moses …
Mavs open season with 7-2 win over Mt. Spokane
MOSES LAKE – A three-run bottom of the third inning helped Moses Lake take the lead for good over Mt. Spokane in Friday’s non-league softball contest, holding …
WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA – In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fisc…