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Cool weather, warm spirit at Moses Lake’s National Night Out
MOSES LAKE — The weather is a little cooler than a month ago, but that didn’t stop a good-sized crowd from coming …
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…
'...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…
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…
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…
Washington sports schedule Aug. 16-22
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local and statewide sporting events.
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…
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…
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…
'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…
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...
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…
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…
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…
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…
FIRE REPORT: High temps increase fire risks
PORTLAND, Ore.— Almost 85% of all fires in the Northwest this year have been caused by human action, according to data from the Northwest Interagency Fire Cent…