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Rusty Mammoth Sale supports museum in a big way
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Rusty Mammoth Sale at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center was, well, mammoth. “We about…
Moses Lake incubator space celebrates grand opening
MOSES LAKE — It was a busy Saturday in the little storefront at 205 S. Division St. as the Downtown Moses Lake Association formally opened its small business i…
Desert 100 draws crowd
The Stumpjumpers 50th annual Desert 100 was held Sunday, just outside of Odessa. The weekend full of races drew thousands of riders and spectators. Pick up tom…
Bomb hoax closes ACH
COULEE CITY — Students at Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School got an early start on their spring break Friday when the school was closed due to a bomb threat th…
Positions open on Grant County Health District Board
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is soliciting applications for open positions on the Grant County Board of Health. Applications must be submitted by April 29.
MLHS tennis beats Eastmont
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School boys and girls tennis teams took on Eastmont High School on Friday, both Moses Lake teams won with team scores of 5-2.
Division Street to close intermittently starting Monday
MOSES LAKE — If your commute takes you along Division Street in Moses Lake, you will be facing some delays caused by construction over the next two weeks, according to an announcement from the city of Moses Lake. …
Othello man arrested after chase with stolen car, firing gun
OTHELLO — An Othello man was booked into the Franklin County Corrections Center on suspicion of possession of stolen property and felony assault after he alleg…
Moses Lake seeks federal funding
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is seeking funds from Congress in 2023 to help pay for expanded sewer and water in Mae Valley and help to relocate the…
Two decades of deals
MOSES LAKE — There’s no shortage of grocery shopping options in Moses Lake. Several large, well-known chains have big stores in town. And then, tucked away …
An updated option: Manufactured homes may be an option in tight market
MOSES LAKE — “It’s not Grandma’s trailer house anymore.”
3 Adams Co. roads scheduled for repair
OTHELLO — Three sections of road in Adams County will be the focus of construction projects this summer, according to county officials. Work will start on 3…
Crazy for cranes
OTHELLO - The annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival saw a large turnout this year after a virtual festival in 2021 and a canceled event in 2020. “The main …
Ephrata boys soccer falls to East Valley in tight matchup
EPHRATA — The Ephrata boys soccer team took a tough loss in overtime Tuesday night against East Valley.
Tiny airport eyes big future
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake Airport Advisory Board are struggling with the future direction of the city’s tiny airport.
Inslee designates pickleball as official state sport
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Gov. Jay Inslee designated pickleball as the state sport on Monday during a ceremonial bill signing on Bainbridge Island, where it all bega…