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Enforcers finding success on and off the field this summer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Enforcers 14U softball team has been making large strides in its summer season, taking secon…
To fix, or not to fix: When it comes to cell phones, that’s often the question
MOSES LAKE — It can happen in a flash. The cell phone slips and crashes on a concrete floor. Or it’s safely stowed in a purse – except the purse gets slammed i…
Legislators discuss state holidays, data, environment-friendly products
If passed, House Bill 1485 would bring a new holiday to Washington celebrating Women’s Suffrage Day and the federal 19th Amendment, and was one item on legislators’ agenda on Jan. 10.
Wilson Creek boys dominate in home game
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek High School boys basketball team blew Cascade Christian Academy (CCA) out of the water at its game Wednesday at Wilson Creek.
Quincy boys basketball team beats Cashmere
CASHMERE — The Quincy High School boys basketball team took on the Cashmere High School Bulldogs on Friday.
Ephrata High School boys basketball team falls to Selah
SELAH — The Ephrata High School boys basketball team suffered a close loss to league opponent Selah High School on Friday.
Quincy tournament sees huge turnout of schools
QUINCY — The Quincy Bring Home Da Beef tournament saw 26 schools from around Washington on Saturday.
The unexpected sometimes happens: Homeowners can protect against snow, water
MOSES LAKE — The snow falling upon central Washington can be beautiful.
Sens. Warnick and King criticize response to Kittitas County offer to help clear snow on state highways
Sens. Warnick and King say they are shocked and very disappointed that the state Department of Transportation refused Kittitas County’s offer to help clear sno…
A new way to do school: Leaders of Moses Lake’s Vanguard Academy greet prospective students
MOSES LAKE — Elijah Brown and Dawniella Castleton are focused on the task at hand.
Ephrata to get standalone Starbucks
EPHRATA — Coffee-drenched Ephrata is going to have its own standalone Starbucks.
Inslee activates Washington National Guard due to omicron
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced during a Thursday afternoon press conference he is activating 100 Washington National Guard troops to help in hospitals an…
‘Healing music’: Violinist to perform benefit concert in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An upcoming violin concert will help further Christian ministry and complete a local church.
Legislators consider bill to crack down on hazing
New legislation may require higher education institutions to double down on the practice of hazing, as a bill on it got immense support in a public hearing with state legislators on Thursday.
Martin Luther King Jr. to be commemorated in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be commemorated in Moses Lake with a march and a service, featuring a recital of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, beginning at 1 p.m. Monday.
MLCA/CCS girls fall to Odessa, 37-51
ODESSA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (MLCA/CCS) fell to Odessa High School, 37-51, in a basketball game Wednesday in Odessa.