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Updated 1 day, 6 hours ago

WEATHER: April 20-24

Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
SLPC seeks volunteers, promotes training opportunities

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Prevention Coalition is seeking volunteers to assist with launching the PAX Good Behavior Game, as well as promoting training opportunities In Bellevue and Spokane, the coalition announced…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Reservoir level down, water temps up, largemouth biting

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1029 feet – dropping two feet this week. The water temperature is in the upper-70s on the main re…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
'...we're just people too.'

OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Department partnered with the Othello Police Department to host a National Night Out event Saturday evening at the Othello…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Vacated seat

OTHELLO — Othello City Council members will leave one council position vacant until the November general election. Council members decided not to replace Jon E…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
GALLERY: Barn views

MOSES LAKE – A large part of the fair in any rural area is friendly competition among area youth agricultural organizations such as 4-H, Future Farmers of Amer…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Washington sports schedule Aug. 16-22

COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local and statewide sporting events.

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Moses Lake BMX to host Race for Life next Friday

MOSES LAKE – BMX riders from across the east side of the state will travel to Moses Lake for the Moses Lake BMX’s Race for Life next Friday, part of a four-tra…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Stevens Hay Farms take Hay King title

MOSES LAKE — Award-winning hay is a matter of hitting the weather window. Bill Stevens of Stevens Hay Farms said the weather has to be dry enough for freshl…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Adams Co. primary vote finalized

RITZVILLE — Council incumbents in Lind and Ritzville will face challengers in the November general election, an EMS levy was approved in Othello and maintenanc…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
'23 Grant Co. primary results set council, mayoral and hospital races

EPHRATA — The Moses Lake and Warden city councils will have new members, two Coulee City council incumbents will square off and Royal City area voters approved…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Motorcyclist killed near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — A motorcyclist died in a collision in Adams County early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol...

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Food grants

MOSES LAKE — Community Services of Moses Lake, a local food bank and regional food distribution center, is still going strong and preparing to implement new gr…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Masquers to hold gala

SOAP LAKE – the Masquers Theatre troupe has announced that it will be holding its annual membership gala on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. In the announceme…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Local residents tell cancer to take a hike

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers, members of the community and at least one loving wife joined Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr Saturday mo…

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Wake for Warriors ramps up

CRESCENT BAR – Wake for Warriors, a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by veterans to support veterans held a fundraiser over the weekend for their efforts…