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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Pregnancy services bill passes Senate
Senate Bill 5140 would ensure health care providers can offer services related to pregnancy complications without hindrance from a public health entity.
Shooting suspect arrested in Moses Lake
Moses Lake police arrested a man Tuesday suspected of shooting another man Saturday night.
New indoor golf facility coming to Moses Lake this spring
A new indoor golf facility, Divots Indoor Golf, will open by the end of March or early April on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.
Spring Market prevails at fairgrounds
The Moses Lake Farmers Market board was worried the annual Spring Market wouldn't happen right up until the day of the event.
Legislation would ban use of Native American mascots, logos, team names
If HB 1356 is signed into law, public schools would not be able to use Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names.
Bill aims to split Washington in half
House Bill 1239 would form the state of Liberty — an independent state composed of counties in eastern Washington.
Finalists announced for Wahluke School District superintendent
Wahluke School Board members announced the finalists for school superintendent.
Wahluke School District officials consider options after apparent capital levy rejection
Wahluke School Board members and district officials will decide how to react following the rejection so far of a capital levy proposal that would have paid for…
Report details effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Adams County economy
While the COVID-19 outbreak damaged Adams County’s economy, the impact wasn’t as great as in some other parts of the state, according to preliminary information released by the Washington Department of Employment S…
Othello man arrested on firearms possession
An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail for alleged second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm following a traffic stop by the Othello Police Department Thursday.
New caution lights coming to Othello's Main Street
New caution lights to improve pedestrian safety will go in at two Main Street intersections, Fifth and Sixth streets, in Othello this spring.
Othello School District to sell property
The school district bought the 81.14 acres in 2016 for $2.43 million.
Cooking class teaches more than cooking
Isabel Duran just wasn’t sure about the lemon curd.
Face coverings, social distancing still vital in Phase 2
While the state has moved into Phase 2 of the reopening plan, the importance of following social distancing and safety guidelines for COVID-19 are still import…
Bills on hospital services expansion, graduation requirements waivers pass Senate
Senators passed legislation, including a bill sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would allow hospitals to add more psychiatric beds, during a v…