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4 hurt in collision south of Quincy Monday
QUINCY — A five-car collision south of Quincy sent four people to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to a st…
Adams Co. unemployment rises in November
ELLENSBURG — Unemployment in Adams County rose slightly in November 2022 to 5.1%, a significant increase from 3.3% in October and 4.6% in November 2021, according to data published by the Employment Security Depart…
‘We’re gonna really ramp it up now’
WARDEN — Having graduated five seniors from last year’s state championship-winning team, the Warden girls basketball team has spent the first 14 games of the s…
Adams Co. sheriff pleased with agency’s response to challenging times
OTHELLO — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said he originally intended a career in medicine, but he really wanted to be a law enforcement officer. “I got in…
Winter recreation in full swing
One program offered by Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is a winter co-ed volleyball league. Participants in this winter’s league enjoy a scrim…
Pedestrian struck by car in Othello
OTHELLO - A pedestrian was injured early Sunday morning in Othello when they were struck by a car...
Local wrestlers shine at competitions
COLUMBIA BASIN – It was another weekend full of wrestling tournaments for local teams, with squads traveling across the state and into Idaho for various compet…
A flash from the past
WASHINGTON D.C. - While many industries and organizations are looking to the future, sometimes it is important to look to the past to see how much has changed.…
Moses Lake superintendent, board member to hold monthly Q&A
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will have the chance to ask questions and talk face-to-face with district superintendent Monty Sabin and Moses Lake School Board member Shannon Hintz once each month,…
Decades of service
QUINCY — Firefighters and EMTs have the chance to help people out in trying times, and Jim Kling said that was something that attracted him to firefighting, an…
Weather for Monday, January 16 2023
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Monday night mostly cloudy, low around 29. Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 40. Slight …
Author lecture, Mt. St. Helens topics of NCW Libraries programs
WENATCHEE — A biologist will talk about the revival of plants and animals on Mt. St. Helens and an author will talk about her writing process in separate virtual lectures sponsored by NCW Libraries. Writer and bio…
Broncos fall to Davenport 60-48
RITZVILLE – Down by seven points to Davenport on their home floor, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos were unable to mount a comeback against the 14-1 Gorillas…
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner on the Studio Basin Podcast
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner joins the show to discuss how he got involved with law enforcement, …
Perry elected to MLIRD board
MOSES LAKE — Long-time Moses Lake resident Charles Perry was handily elected in early December to fill the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabil…
Mavs swim away with late win over Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE – It came down to the final event, a 400-yard freestyle relay, to determine the winner of Moses Lake’s boys swim and dive meet against Wenatchee on …