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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…
Back in the saddle: Grand Coulee holds its biggest rodeo yet
After a full year with no events whatsoever, the Colorama PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Grand Coulee Rodeo returned Friday and Saturday for its…
Warden Elementary closed after coronavirus exposure
WARDEN — Warden Elementary School students returned to in-person learning today, with the exception of two classes in remote instruction, after an elementary s…
‘Remnants of what we were’: Tri-State Outfitters’ closing is almost complete
MOSES LAKE — There’s not much left in Tri-State Outfitters in Moses Lake.
Four injured in four-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon
Four people were injured Sunday afternoon in a four-vehicle collision on state Route 17 at milepost 24, south of Othello in Adams County.
Two injured early Sunday in DUI collision
An Othello man and an Ephrata woman were injured in a two-vehicle DUI collision that closed a westbound lane of Interstate 90, near Hansen Road, early Sunday m…
Police seek help identifying armed robber
Moses Lake police are asking for help identifying the suspect of an armed robbery at a gas station Friday evening.
Mother’s Day 2021: Brunch is back; flowers always a hit
MOSES LAKE — There’s not going to be a buffet at the Porterhouse Steakhouse this year for Mother’s Day like there usually is.
Wahluke School District regroups, won’t resubmit levy
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District officials will not resubmit a capital levy proposal to district voters.
Colorama Rodeo returns to Grand Coulee, with a twist
GRAND COULEE — Today and tomorrow are the 64th Annual Colorama PRCA Rodeo in Grand Coulee.
Health officials slightly optimistic about progress
OLYMPIA — Washington state health officials are guardedly optimistic about the progress being made against the COVID-19 pandemic, but are focusing on getting a…
Moses Lake parks are up and running for the season
MOSES LAKE — Spring has sprung, and Moses Lake parks have come alive again. Campers and anglers are coming out from hibernation to enjoy the newly placed docks…
Creative thinking: Moses Lake launches downtown revitalization
The idea to transition downtown Moses Lake into a Creative District came last year, said Dollie Boyd, Moses Lake Museum & Art Center manager.
Ybarra urges people to get COVID-19 vaccine
ROYAL CITY — State Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said he’s getting the COVID-19 vaccination in part because he wants to promote vaccinations, especially among th…
Secretary of State announces candidate filing week
Those interested in running for public office can file from May 17 to 21 in their respective counties or other jurisdictions in which they seek election.
No rollback: Inslee puts two-week pause on phase changes for counties
OLYMPIA — Grant County will not move down to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 recovery plan this week.