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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
Juneteenth celebration coming next month
MOSES LAKE — The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Moses Lake will host a Juneteenth celebration next month at McCosh Park, with live entertainment, an infor…
Ready to go nuts for love?
Meet Hazelnut — a tiny chi with a big crunch of charm. This beige‑and‑white Chihuahua cutie is only two months old and already pawsitively irresistible. He’s s…
Theresa Sullivan retires as Samaritan Healthcare chief executive officer
MOSES LAKE — Theresa Sullivan said what really interested her in the job at Samaritan Healthcare, back in 2014, was the potential for growth. Then-Chief Execut…
WEATHER: May 14-20
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Mostly cloudy overnight, then gradually …
Warden City Council passes parking regulation ordinance
WARDEN — After several meetings of discussion, the Warden City Council unanimously approved a new parking regulation ordinance Tuesday night during its regular…
Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA Division I…
Ephrata schools offer free summer meals to any kid in need
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District will again offer free summer meals to all children 18 and younger — including those who do not attend Ephrata schools – t…
Huskies send three girls to state tournament
YAKIMA — After a tough battle through the 2A District 5 tournament, the Othello Huskies girls tennis team became district champs. Along with the title, the Hus…
Agencies acknowledge communication failures during Mattawa wildfire
MATTAWA — A fast‑moving wildfire that burned nearly 3,100 acres near state Route 24 on Sunday night prompted a four‑hour highway closure – but no public alerts…
Spring Fest coming May 21-24
MOSES LAKE — Spring Fest just keeps on growing. According to the city of Moses Lake’s cell phone-counting data, the city’s population more than doubled last…
Color her or make her your new best friend
Meet Rickee! She is a big, sweet puppy who loves people and is learning all about the world. She’s vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and ready for a family of h…
Rotary gives more than $70,000 in scholarships
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Club of Moses Lake gave 15 local students a boost with more than $70,000 in scholarships, according to President Sean Jenks. “(We wa…
Mavs’ Jeremiah Baker turns setbacks into opportunity
MOSES LAKE — Long before signing his letter of intent to play football for Pacific Northwest Christian College on April 29, Jeremiah Baker from the Moses Lake …
WEATHER: May 13-19
Wednesday: Showers. Patchy blowing dust after 9 a.m. High near 68. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipit…
Huskies claim third in districts with home win
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (20-4) overcame East Valley Tuesday afternoon to earn a 4-1 victory and claim third in the 2A District 5. The Huskies continue th…