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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…
MLSD names two superintendent finalists
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District announced late Wednesday its two finalists to fill the currently vacant superintendent position. According to an MLSD press release, the two finalists are Monty Sabin,…
Man arrested and charged with murder in the disappearance of Moses Lake woman
MOSES LAKE — Police in Hermiston, Ore. have arrested a former Moses Lake resident in the disappearance of 30-year-old Yanira Cedillos of Moses Lake last week. …
Celebrating a Century
MOSES LAKE — Edna Watkins and Ann Klobucher remember things like the Great Depression - Watkins was nine years of age, and Klobucher eight, at the time of the …
Jones not seeking fourth term as Grant County sheriff
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced on Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to a fourth term. “It was just a joint decision with my fami…
MLCA/CCS boys earn sixth at state
SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team earned a sixth-place trophy at the state competition in Spokane over …
City of Moses Lake seeks to keep middle school name
MOSES LAKE — In a meeting with members of the Business Council overseeing the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, a delegation from Moses Lake has…
Othello moves to acquire PJ Taggares Park
OTHELLO — The city of Othello will start negotiations to take over ownership of PJ Taggares Park, and is taking over park maintenance this spring. Othello City…
Stella & Me
MOSES LAKE — The boutique Stella & Me is the realization of a longtime dream. Owner Mary Davenport’s mom Tami owns a boutique in Tri-Cities, where Davenport…
Lonestar to headline 2022 Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The veteran country group Lonestar will take to the stage Aug. 18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Lonestar is one of the headliners for the 2022 …
Moses Lake seeks input on amended comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is seeking comments and suggested amendments to the city’s proposed changes to the comprehensive plan, according to a notice sent out by city spokesperson Lynne Lynch. “The ci…
Soap Lake shows solidarity with Slavic community
SOAP LAKE - On March 6, members of the Soap Lake community came together to hold a candlelight vigil to support the Slavic community and heritage that has been…
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival back in action
OTHELLO — After two years of self-guided tours, the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is back in-person for 2022. The festival is scheduled for March 25 through …
Potato and onion trucks collide near Othello
OTHELLO — An Othello man was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake following an accident early Monday near the intersection of S.R. 26 and Beverly Burke Ro…
4 injured in accident north of Othello
OTHELLO — Four people were injured in a three-car accident at the intersection of S.R.17 and Hermann Road late Sunday that left the main road between Othello a…
Twitter shuts down fake ML city account
MOSES LAKE — Social media platform Twitter has shut down a fake account pretending to be the City of Moses Lake. According to Lynne Lynch, a spokesperson fo…