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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…
Tunes to heal: Local physician wants to spread the healing power of music
MOSES LAKE — Larry Birger said he has experienced the support that music can provide in hard times, and wanted to pass it on to others. That’s why he founded t…
Two injured in Moses Lake hit-and-run collision Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Two people were transported to Samaritan Hospital after the car they were riding in was hit by a vehicle Thursday evening.
Local teams battle for titles and tickets to state competition
COLUMBIA BASIN — As basketball teams move into the postseason and compete for their chance at district titles and a ticket to the state tournament, Columbia Ba…
Lawmakers discuss salmon recovery
OLYMPIA — Legislators in the Washington Senate considered a solution to recovering the state's declining salmon population during a public hearing on Monday.
Training day: Quincy cops hone their skills at Ephrata airport
EPHRATA — Turns out, there’s a proper technique for throwing a spike strip in front of a speeding automobile.
Irrigation utility could benefit lake water quality
MOSES LAKE — Using water from Moses Lake to irrigate parks, lawns and gardens across the city will likely benefit both the lake and underground water currently…
Most school EP&O proposals passing in special election
COLUMBIA BASIN — School district levy proposals are passing in Quincy, Wilson Creek, Grand Coulee, Warden and Royal City but failing in the Wahluke School Dist…
Critter champion: New Grant County Animal Outreach chief accepts challenge to make things better
MOSES LAKE — Darrin Hein said there’s been a learning curve in his new job at Grant County Animal Outreach.
Multi-agency effort leads to DUI arrest
SOAP LAKE — Michael Butterly, 39, who lives near Soap Lake, has been charged with a DUI after two incidents in which officers encountered him driving dangerous…
MLSD holds preschool art show
The Moses Lake School District held an art show to highlight artwork created by preschoolers from Moses Lake schools.
Warnick-sponsored bill looks to involve families in behavioral health outcomes
OLYMPIA — Families of state hospital patients may have opportunities to receive training and more support under legislation moved into the Washington State Hou…
Trust potatoes to be your comfort food
KENNEWICK — Chef RJ Harvey said he’s never met anyone who doesn’t like potatoes.
Grant will help expand broadband availability in Adams County
RITZVILLE — An expanded fiber optic network is coming to Adams County with the help of a $10.3 million grant from the Washington Department of Commerce.
Othello girls wrestling team qualifies three for state tournament
EPHRATA — The Othello High School girls wrestling team qualified three wrestlers for the state tournament and finished second in regional competition Saturday …
Royal, Wahluke wrestlers advance to girls state tournament
EPHRATA — Royal wrestler Alondra Morales won a regional championship, and the Knights qualified a second wrestler for the girls state wrestling tournament in regional competition Saturday in Ephrata.