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Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, …
WEATHER: Feb. 18 – Feb. 24, 2026
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. A 20% chance of snow after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, wi…
Cougars make their way to state
WARDEN — After a tough weekend at districts, the Warden Cougars are sending 16 wrestlers to the Mat Classic in Tacoma; a dozen boys and six girls.
LOCAL LEARNING: An eye on the red-tailed hawk
One of the common birds to see in the Columbia Basin is the Red Tailed Hawk, often spotted gliding above grassy areas looking for prey.
Man killed in officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake Monday
MOSES LAKE — Aaron Ammann, 33, of Moses Lake was killed in an officer-involved shooting Monday evening in rural Moses Lake, according to Grant County Sheriff's…
Othello High next focus with EP&O levy passing
OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello School District are approving a four-year educational programs and operations levy in updated vote totals from the Feb. 10 spec…
Local newspapers and broadcasters safe from digital ad tax for now
OLYMPIA — Earlier this week, Washington lawmakers voted to maintain the exemption for sales tax on advertising services for newspapers and radio and television…
Ferguson remains unsatisfied with millionaire’s tax proposal
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers advanced a tax on millionaires through the Senate earlier this week, yet Gov. Bob Ferguson said there is still much more work to…
Ephrata PD chief says EMS bomb threat unfounded
EPHRATA — A bomb threat reported late Monday night targeting Ephrata Middle School was determined to be unfounded, according to Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch.…
Wahluke EP&O levy ahead in initial results
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District’s replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy is passing in initial election results, with 352 yes votes to 256 no v…
Pouring love out
MOSES LAKE — I’m a little Teapot, short and stout. I’ll wag my tail – no need to shout! When you tip me over, I’ll pour love out! Three‑year‑old Teapot is a me…
Haley resigns as Quincy city administrator
QUINCY — Quincy City Administrator Pat Haley announced his resignation, effective immediately, in a press release issued by the city Tuesday morning. Danielle …
‘Grease’ lights up Ephrata High stage
EPHRATA — The halls of Rydell High came roaring to life Thursday night as Ephrata High School kicked off opening night of “Grease: School Version” at the Ephra…
Local REC Silicon plant remains closed as more stock issued
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake REC Silicon facility will remain closed, at least for now, as its owners announced an issuance of new stock to raise money for cont…
Boys basketball roundup, Feb. 10 –14
MOSES LAKE — As the state tournament looms on the horizon, the local boys basketball teams are pushing through their district tournaments. See below how your f…
WEATHER: Feb. 17 – Feb. 23, 2026
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph. A 10% chance of nighttime snow after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest w…