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Public invited to learn about Moses Lake public safety sales tax proposal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to three informational meetings to discuss a proposal to raise…
Winterfest brings Christmas to downtown Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake celebrated its annual Winterfest Saturday afternoon with a number of activities for attendees of all ages. Winterfest brought guests a…
Public’s help sought in finding stolen food bank truck
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Food Bank officials are asking for the public’s help in finding a food bank truck stolen early Saturday morning. Food bank director Peny Archer said the pickup truck was used to pick up f…
Two injured near Soap Lake in Sunday collision
SOAP LAKE - Two people were injured in a collision Sunday afternoon at the intersection of SR 17 and SR 28 just outside Soap Lake, according to a press release…
Toys and financial donations sought for Operation Friendship
MOSES LAKE — Distribution is scheduled Dec. 17 for Operation Friendship, sponsored by the Moses Lake Food Bank. Operation Friendship is the annual toy drive th…
Pet of the Week: Doomley
Doomley came to Adams County Pet Rescue when a relative of her previous owner stepped in to prevent her and her siblings from being dumped somewhere at random.…
Celtic celebration coming
MOSES LAKE — A Celtic take on Christmas music comes to Moses Lake when the Gothard Sisters perform in concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Wallenstien Theater on t…
Weather forecast for Dec. 5
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Light north wind. Low around 16. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27 and a low of about 16...
Three-peat
LAKEWOOD – Tied at 14 entering the fourth quarter, the Royal Knights rallied off three-straight touchdown scoring drives to pull away from Mount Baker in Satur…
Quincy girls defeat Wahluke, 47-32
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks girls basketball team defeated the Wahluke Warriors 47-32 in the season opener for both teams Friday at Quincy High School Micaiah…
Quincy boys defeat Wahluke 71-53 in season opener
QUINCY — With Aiden Bews leading the way, the Quincy Jacks boys basketball team defeated the Wahluke Warriors 71-53 Friday at Quincy High School in the season …
Ritzville pair arrested after alleged break-in
LIND — Two Ritzville residents were arrested on suspicion of burglary after a report of a break-in at a property near Lind Thursday afternoon. Stuart McKenney, 32, and Shaylene Stoyak, 37, were arrested on suspi…
Wagner talks safety
OTHELLO - Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner stopped by Anytime Fitness to deliver a presentation on personal safety Friday evening. During the presentation, Wag…
SLSD to hold state of the district meeting
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake School District Superintendent Kim Casey is inviting the community to a state of the district town hall. Casey said the meeting topics of discussion include attendance, a balanced calendar, d…
Celebrating agriculture
MOSES LAKE — It was chillier than a penguin’s toes Friday evening, but that didn’t deter the crowds at the annual Ag Appreciation Parade in Moses Lake. “I h…
Mattawa City Council to consider annexation in January
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members may decide Jan. 5 to accept or reject a petition to annex 40 acres into the city. Setting a tentative date followed a tw…