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Adams County Sherrif’s Office seeking public’s help in Othello drive-by
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a drive-by sho…
Spokane, Okanogan fires continue to threaten homes
SPOKANE — The West Hallett fire, located along Spokane-Cheney Road just southwest of Spokane, remained at 200 acres Tuesday. The fire, which sprang up suddenly…
Soap Lake pet rescue gets big help with vet bills
SOAP LAKE — The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry in Soap Lake got a sizable boost recently from the Moses Lake-Grant County Humane Society. It wasn’t the first…
Adams County primary election results as of Aug. 1
RITZVILLE – The results below are incomplete and do not include all ballots that have been cast in Adams County primary elections. Results are as of 8:15 p.m. …
Grant County primary election results as of Aug. 1
EPHRATA – The results below are incomplete and do not include all ballots that have been cast in Grant County primary elections. Results are as of 8:15 p.m. on…
Gene editing could rid sheep of problematic long tails
PULLMAN — Longer tails have long given sheep producers across the globe problems — but a research project spearheaded by Washington State University graduate s…
Moses Lake man killed in Monday accident
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was killed Monday in a collision, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department...
One killed in Othello area accident
OTHELLO — A Grandview man died Monday night in a single-vehicle accident near Othello, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol...
QPD gets corny with the community at National Night Out
QUINCY — The line was long at the booth where Quincy Police Department officers were serving hot dogs and roasted corn – “Hot corn! Hot corn! Coming through…
Washington sports schedule Aug. 2-8
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local, regional and statewide sporting events...
Ukelele time
QUINCY – NCW Libraries will be hosting Aaron Canwell, founding member of Portland-based children’s band Micah & Me, at five Grant County libraries from Aug. 9 …
FRESH NEWS: Water lower but warmer while fishing remains good
MARDON - The water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.80 feet – dropping another 1.7 feet this week. The water temperature is in the upper-70s on the main…
Quincy schools project higher enrollment
QUINCY — Quincy School District officials expect a slight increase in enrollment for the 2023-24 school year. The projected enrollment for 2023 is the equiv…
Moses Lake temple tour
MOSES LAKE — “Holiness to the Lord,” reads the sign over the door. “The House of the Lord.” Those words are engraved above the front entrance of every templ…
CHS donates to Adams County Fire District 5
ADAMS COUNTY – CHS, Inc. announced in a July 14 press release that Adams County Fire Protection District #5 will receive $10,000 to replace older hydraulic ext…
Mavs wrestling camp this weekend
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School wrestlers have the opportunity to learn from collegiate wrestler Frank Almaguer at this weekend’s Chasing Gold Camp, a two-…