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Updated 5 hours, 29 minutes ago

QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
'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 …

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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’…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
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. . .

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
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 …

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
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 …

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
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 …

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
Shooting fish: Moses Lake Carp Classic has eyes on growth

MOSES LAKE — “Disneyland.” That’s how Ty Swartout described Moses Lake.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
Fishing potential promising for local anglers in 2022

COLUMBIA BASIN — The fishing this spring at Potholes is, in a word, excellent.