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Man arrested in Moses Lake for drive-by shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested in a drive-by shooting incident in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lak…
I-90 work extended through Friday near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Work on westbound I-90 exits in and near Moses Lake is slightly behind schedule and has been delayed, with exit closures slated for Friday, according to a statement from the Washington Department of Tr…
Homelessness declines in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The number of unsheltered homeless people in Grant County dropped between 2020 and 2022, according to an annual survey conducted by local social s…
MLSD board considers warehouse options
The Moses Lake School Board is potentially looking to adjust its use of storage space.
Ditchriders call in sick
OTHELLO — A number of union employees with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District called in sick on Monday and Tuesday, just as the district was beginning…
Adolfo Coronado works to teach life lessons to his basketball team
OTHELLO — Adolfo Coronado said he tries to apply some of the lessons from his day job to his coaching job. . .
Wahluke takes doubleheader
MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School girls fastpitch team took both games of a doubleheader against Toppenish High School on March 26.
Wahluke track camp brings in big names
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School saw a star-studded line up of professional athletes and coaches Saturday for a track and field camp for local athletes to sharpen…
Samaritan Healthcare ends 2021 in the black
MOSES LAKE — The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to make themselves felt, including financially.
Cyclists injured in DUI near Rock Island
Two bicyclists were injured Sunday when they were struck by a car on state Route 28 near Rock Island, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Federal legislation could bring Narcan units to more Washington schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Schools may soon have better resources to respond to student drug overdoses under legislation introduced by U.S. House Republicans last week.
'Work, Fight, Give'
MOSES LAKE — As supporters of Ukraine crowdfund to raise money to help the over 3 million refugees fleeing invading Russian troops, it’s good to remember this …
Burke knows best
MOSES LAKE — As clerk for the City of Moses Lake, Debbie Burke knows her stuff. “I like the responsibilities,” Burke said. “I’m a problem solver and like to…
Blue Rouge Garden and Nursery
MOSES LAKE — The big yellow building on W. Broadway Ave. is Kimberly Ries Ashley’s happy place. “I have been practicing domestic law since 1999. Okay, so I’…
Moses Lake native looks to Marine Corps for unique challenges
MOSCOW, Idaho — To say that Moses Lake native Abram Ramirez likes a challenge is an understatement. A sophomore at the University of Idaho, Ramirez is pursu…
Basin students make UW dean's list
SEATTLE - The University of Washington released its list last week of students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 quarter. The following Basin studen…