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Huskies suffer loss in district tournament
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (19-4) suffered a 5-1 loss at home to the Ellensburg Bulldogs in the semifinals of t…
Ephrata teen drowns in irrigation canal
An Ephrata teenager died Thursday night when he was swept away by the current in an irrigation canal about four miles south of Ephrata.
Long, hot summer: Drought looking likely for Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s been a dry spring across nearly the entire state of Washington, and that means there is a very good likelihood of drought this summer.
State to reward vaccine recipients
OLYMPIA — It’s quite an incentive. Get a COVID-19 vaccination and possibly win $1 million.
Cougar sighting reported in Mae Valley
MOSES LAKE — Police with the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife have followed up on reported cougar sightings in Mae Valley, but so far have not confirmed there are any of the giant cats in the area.
Traffic stop, arrest reveals likely meth lab
RITZVILLE — A traffic stop led Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies to discover what they termed a possible mobile meth manufacturing lab.
Moses Lake man in critical condition after Memorial Day collision
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center on Wednesday after the farm vehicle he was driving was hit by a car near Moses Lake on Monday.
Quincy boy arrested after allegedly making threat to district office, school
QUINCY — A 15-year-old Quincy boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly admitted sending threats to the Quincy School District Office and Quincy Junior Hig…
Vaccination clinic to be held in Moses Lake
The city of Moses Lake plans its second public clinic for coronavirus vaccinations.
Samaritan plans construction work, will expand Patton Clinic
MOSES LAKE — Halme Construction Inc., of Davenport, has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to expand the Samaritan Healthcare clinic near Patton Boulevard.
Doing it right: New pumping house is the beginning of a wetter future
WARDEN — The dust that filled much of the sky over Grant and Adams counties May 27 was a stark reminder for many of the need to finish the Columbia Basin Proje…
Instructors for virtual class visit in person
MOSES LAKE — Four industry-based instructors visited the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center on May 24, and video game programming student Logan Beck remark…
Warden High School graduation set
WARDEN — Graduation ceremonies for the Warden High School Class of 2021 are scheduled for 7 p.m. June 11 at the WHS football field, 101 Beck Way.
Moses Lake girl dies in California collision
A 7-year-old Moses Lake girl was killed in an automobile collision Sunday near Edwards Air Force Base, east of Rosamond, California.
'Complete freedom': Tunes at the Dunes returns
MOSES LAKE — On dunes covered by ATVs and water covered by ski boats, there was plenty of movement and music Memorial Day weekend. But on Sunday, one boat stoo…
Royal School District decides against year-round school in reopening plan
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will offer summer school and extra tutoring to help kids who fell behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will not implement year-round school.