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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…
Donations taken for Open Doors Sleep Center
Donations are being accepted for the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake through the Help for the Homeless drive at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center throug…
MLSD to reach out to struggling students
The Moses Lake School District is preparing to provide more help to middle and high school students who are falling behind in their studies as a result of nearly a year, in one form or another, of online classes.
Othello business owners glad to get to Phase 2
Traditionally, the Pizza Factory is closed Monday, but manager Alfred Voorhies was in the shop, getting ready for Tuesday.
Basin business owners, community members discuss moving to Phase 2
Business owners and community members began adjusting Monday to opportunities available since Washington state transitioned into Phase 2.
Interview schedule for Wahluke superintendent candidates announced
Wahluke School District patrons can virtually meet the three finalists for district superintendent.
Free lunches, immigrant help get House approval; Dent bill passes
House Bill 1342 would force schools that have lunch programs to get rid of lunch copays for students eligible for reduced-price lunches.
Overturned semi closes Interstate 90 eastbound lane near Ritzville
An overturned truck blocked the left eastbound lane of Interstate 90, about seven miles of east of Ritzville, Monday morning for about four hours.
Cardiac rehabilitation clinic helps patients regain independence
Jennifer Estep said she has a message for the patients entering the cardiac rehabilitation program at Samaritan Hospital on East Wheeler Road.
Winter weather expected through Monday after blanketing Basin
A winter weather advisory and hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service for the majority of the Columbia Basin remains in effect through most…
Steady flow of customers at local restaurants as second phase of reopening begins
Business looked brisk, at least as brisk as it could be, at local restaurants for lunch Sunday, after Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday Grant and Adams counties would move to the second phase of the state’s reopen…
State Route 17 closed two hours Friday after collision
Traffic was diverted for almost two hours Friday afternoon on state Road 17, near the Stratford Road bypass, after a pickup truck and trailer veered off the road, turned over and spilled debris, including nails.
Contractor wins award for Moses Lake home remodel work
Nick Scheel is no stranger to winning awards for his work as an interior remodeler.
Fire scorches home under construction near Ephrata
A home under construction caught fire at about 2:30 a.m. Friday in the 10900 block of Dodson Road Northwest, near Ephrata.
School district opposes shelter plan; council balks at funding to acquire motel
In a 4-3 decision, the council voted no to a proposed funding package for acquiring El Rancho Motel on S. Pioneer St. to convert it to an enhanced shelter to e…
Vote totals updated for Feb. 9 special election
Ephrata School District voters so far approved an educational programs and operations levy, but voters in the Wahluke School District are rejecting a capital levy request in updated vote totals from the Feb. 9 spec…