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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…
I-90 repaving to close lanes, exits this week
MOSES LAKE — Travelers westbound on Interstate 90 will experience some delays next week as paving begins on a section of freeway near Moses Lake. . .
Two injured in Grand Coulee collision
GRAND COULEE — Two women were injured and one may be facing charges of vehicular assault after a two-car, head-on collision early Sunday morning near the Grand Coulee city limits. According to a press memo from …
QPD investigators seeking suspect in Wednesday shooting death
QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers are Horacio Morales Perez, 18, in connection with the death of Juan Carlos Diaz Guerrero Jr. who died as the result …
Decorating with antiques and collectibles
MOSES LAKE — Decorator Bruce Bailey said he advises his clients who are collectors, or who have antiques, to show them off. “You kind of give them pride of …
So, who’s going to pay for that? County, canal district talk road repairs
QUINCY — As work crews with Tommer Construction rebuilt and shored up the banks of an irrigation canal that collapsed last Friday with resulting floods washing…
Balanced Body Massage
EPHRATA - Laura Savage, founder and owner of Balanced Body Massage in Ephrata, says becoming a massage therapist wasn’t something she was looking for – it foun…
Shooting fish: Moses Lake Carp Classic has eyes on growth
MOSES LAKE — “Disneyland.” That’s how Ty Swartout described Moses Lake.
Fishing potential promising for local anglers in 2022
COLUMBIA BASIN — The fishing this spring at Potholes is, in a word, excellent.
Dog and cat vaccinations, Ephrata dog licenses available Saturday
EPHRATA — Microchipping and some vaccinations will be available for cat and dog owners, and Ephrata residents will be able to purchase discounted dog licenses,…
Soap Lake school board responds to community concerns
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake School Board issued a release on March 20 addressing concerns by the public at Soap Lake School Board meetings.
Emergency COVID-19 insurance orders extended into April
OLYMPIA– Two emergency orders issued relating to COVID-19 have been extended until April 28, according to a press release from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s Office.
Police in standoff outside home near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Police are negotiating with a man who has barricaded himself in his rural Moses Lake home and is refusing to come out.
REC asks for annexation
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon is asking the city to add 163 acres to the city’s urban growth area for future potential expansion.
Moses Lake mulls future of muni airport
MOSES LAKE — The City of Moses Lake is looking at options for the future of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Desert Rose Floral Designs Local owner celebrates a team effort
OTHELLO — Desert Rose Floral Designs owner Melody Anguiano was looking for a career opportunity, and found it in a business that technically wasn’t for sale...