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Ephrata’s first National Night Out draws crowd despite cool weather
EPHRATA — Despite cool temperatures and off-and-on rain, community members gathered at Lions Park Tuesday evening …
Cougars fall at home to Kiona-Benton
WARDEN — Penalties and turnovers marred the Cougar offense and its ability to sustain drives on Friday night against Kiona-Benton, leading to a 36-12 home loss…
Quincy town hall Monday to discuss regional parks district proposal
QUINCY — Quincy and George-area residents are invited to a town hall from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept 18 to ask questions and talk about the plans for the proposed Quincy Valley Regional Parks District. An open house to discu…
Magnetic Ink
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake native Eddie Bernier, the owner and operator of the Magnetic Ink tattoo shop, said near the beginning of August that business is doing …
Making a creative atmosphere
MOSES LAKE – Being raised in Moses Lake, Juan Reyes has been tattooing from a young age. Now, Reyes is tattooing in his hometown at his own shop, Obsidian Tatt…
Tattoo art both interesting, challenging, artist says
MOSES LAKE — Blaire Knox said she’s always loved and experimented with art. “I’ve been sort of an eclectic artist my whole life, mostly centered around draw…
Mavs bring experience, depth into 2023 season
MOSES LAKE – Coming off a 7-9 season, the Moses Lake volleyball team returns an experienced roster in 2023 with the goal of reaching the 4A State Volleyball To…
Tigers running strong entering 2023
EPHRATA – The Tigers will bring a wealth of different experience levels to cross country courses on both the boys and girls teams this season, with the boys re…
“Hungry” Warriors team aims to return to 1B state tournament
COULEE CITY – After falling in districts in the 2022 season, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warrior volleyball team entered the 2023 season with a veteran group of…
Bronco volleyball coming off of state finish
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are coming off a strong 2022, earning a sixth-place finish at the 2B State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima last …
New-look Lions return to the court
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions will look much different on the court this season, having graduated a strong seni…
Huskies bring strong team chemistry into 2023
OTHELLO – A healthy bond between players on the field is an important factor for sports teams, and that’s something that first-year Othello girls soccer Head C…
Jacks enter 2023 under new HC Avalos
QUINCY – Off to a 2-1 start to the 2023 season, the Quincy Jackrabbits girls soccer team is under the tutelage of new Head Coach Kim Avalos, a former assistant…
Royal girls soccer begins 2023 campaign
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights finished 2022 as the third team out of the South Central Athletic Conference (East), falling to Wahluke 1-0 in the consolation s…
Eagles bring more experience into new season
SOAP LAKE – A returning corps of starters will be featured on the court for the Soap Lake Eagles volleyball team this season, as they aim to develop what is st…
“I’m always up for the challenge”
MATTAWA – After rebuilding the defense last season, the Wahluke Warriors will once again have to replace pieces of the team in 2023 after losing seven starters…