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‘Dear Evan Hansen’
MOSES LAKE — Some stage musicals are grand, brightly-colored affairs, with lots of dancing and flamboyant sets and…
Othello takes third at Lady Huskies invitational
OTHELLO — The Othello High School girls wrestling team finished third in its own tournament, the Lady Huskies invitational, Friday and Saturday in Othello.
Royal girls finish fifth at Lady Huskies invitational
OTHELLO — The Royal High School girls wrestling team finished fifth at the Lady Huskies invitational in Othello on Friday and Saturday, and Wahluke High School…
Three injured in alleged DUI-caused collision
Three people were injured Monday night in an alleged driving under the influence-caused collision on state Route 28 at Martin Road in Ephrata, according to the…
Quincy wrestling tournament packs gym
QUINCY – The Quincy Mat Animal Invitational saw more than 20 teams from around Washington on Saturday.
Wilson Creek girls basketball goes one for three
In the last couple of weeks, the Wilson Creek High School girls basketball team has been working hard to improve its skills and be a tough contender in its league.
Moses Lake Wrestling Club’s Little Guy registration open
MOSES LAKE – The Little Guy season of the Moses Lake Wrestling Club is fast approaching.
Winged history: Ephrata company to offer repair, space for vintage aircraft
EPHRATA — It’s a lot easier to find an older airplane in the sky than it is to find a classic car on the road.
Cancellations continue for ML school bus routes due to COVID-19
The Moses Lake School District canceled eight bus routes Monday morning in response to bus drivers and bus driver assistants who had COVID-19 or reported close…
Moses Lake basketball teams push past Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake High School boys and girls basketball teams squeaked by league opponent Sunnyside High School with wins Saturday night.
Calling the shots: Moses Lake referee keeps games on the straight and narrow
MOSES LAKE — Fifty-six-year-old Scott Strom is a face many basketball fans or players may recognize around the Columbia Basin, especially those who do not agre…
Proposed bill aims to combat retail theft
Amendments to the definition of theft could help deter high-value retail crimes if the state legislature passes a bill, which was proposed in the Washington St…
Avista asks for rate increases
SPOKANE — Avista Corporation is seeking permission from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) for a two-step rise in electricity and natural gas rates for its customers beginning in December…
Soap Lake girls fall to Waterville/Mansfield
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake High School girls basketball team took a tough loss from Waterville/Mansfield High School on Friday, while the boys game was canceled.
Chiefs return to mat with one loss, three victories
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Chiefs boys wrestling team returned to the mat last week for the first time in nearly a month, a hiatus head coach Jaim…
Off the road: MLSD forced to cancel bus routes due to COVID-19, seeks substitute drivers
The Moses Lake School District was forced to cancel 13 bus routes on Wednesday, 15 Thursday and another dozen on Friday after bus drivers and bus driver assist…