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Cougars plan to reload for this season
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars are deep in their preparations for their second season under Head Coach Brent Cox. As …
Quincy Police Department logs for April 2-8
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
DNR prepares for fire season; too early to predict severity
4th-year drought declaration in WA, subtle effects in the Columbia Basin
EPHRATA — Washington’s fourth straight year of drought is expected to hit some regions hard, but in Grant and Adams counties, the impacts will look different –…
Basin teams tee off at Colockum Ridge
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks hosted the Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies and five other 2A schools at Colockum Ridge Golf Course Wednesday. The three placed in the…
One arrested for drive-by shooting in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A drive-by shooting was reported to the Moses Lake Police Department Thursday morning at around 12:30 a.m. at West Gary Street and North Buell Str…
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 4-5
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. April 4 …
Huskies boys earn close team wins over Toppenish
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys (6-2) tennis team earned a 4-1 victory at home against Toppenish Wednesday afternoon. Once again, multiple players filled ro…
Moses Lake BMX ready for another successful season
MOSES LAKE — As the spring weather rolls in, outdoor sports like BMX are kicking off their new seasons. For the Moses Lake BMX track, they are eager to build o…
Jacks win with overtime PKs against Tigers in Battle of the Basin
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits (4-4) faced the Ephrata Tigers (5-6) Tuesday evening in a rivalry matchup that remained close throughout. The two teams battled…
Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April 30. This includes locations in Moses Lake, S…
Kids scoop up prizes at Brookdale Hearthstone Easter egg hunt
MOSES LAKE — How long does it take for 120 kids to pick up 2,000 plastic eggs? “Eleven minutes,” said Karisti Cox, Senior Living Sales Specialist for Brookd…
Reader art
MOSES LAKE — Teagan, 7, and Ashlynn, 11, sent us their coloring art of Northon and Bobo, pups that have been featured in our Dog of the Day. Thank you, Teagan …
The mightiest mutt in the realm
Thor isn’t just a Norse god of thunder — he’s a god of good boys. This large, handsome German shepherd mix is ready to fetch your heart and rule your couch lik…
‘It changed me’
EPHRATA — For two Ephrata High School seniors, the blue corduroy jacket has been more than a uniform. It has been a road map. One that led them to unexpected s…
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part or all of the state has bee…