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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…
Warden woman accused of 2018 vehicular homicide
A Warden woman appeared in Grant County Superior Court last week for allegedly killing another woman with her car in 2018.
DCYF highlights parents, caregivers throughout February
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) will celebrate parents and families throughout the month after Gov. Jay insole proclaimed February as “Parent Recognition Month” Jan. 21.
CBHA hosting vaccine clinic in Royal City Wednesday
Appointments are full for the event, but people can call the CBHA at 509-488-5256 to be on the waiting list for the clinics in Othello, Connell and Mattawa.
EPA begins tong-term cleanup at former base
Five pounds. That’s how much trichloroethylene (TCE) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has likely removed during the last year from a contaminated plume…
Bill addressing overtime retroactive pay gets hearing
Many farm owners in the state who testified in support of Senate Bill 5172 during a legislative hearing Thursday.
Annual pro-life rally sees big turnout
Mark Krcma, the pro-life chairman of the Knights of Columbus in Moses Lake, thought numbers might be down for the annual pro-life rally at the intersection of …
Othello man in jail on $1 million bail in connection to double murder
An Othello man is in the Adams County Jail on $1 million bail in connection with the murders of two Othello women.
Grant County Sheriff's Office seeking information on robbery suspect
Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for a man who robbed a George market at gunpoint Friday.
Moses Lake liquor store burns
No one was injured in a fire Saturday night at Moses Lake Liquor & Wine, officials said.
Quincy's Paradise Park neighborhood enters Phase Two of development
Aho Construction just entered its second phase of the Paradise Park neighborhood in Quincy, with buyers able to pick out lots and plans.
Opinions differ on bill limiting peace officers’ use of force
Under House Bill 1310, a peace officer can exercise deadly force only as a last resort.
Othello man booked on murder charges
An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of removing or concealing a body.
Othello man arrested on murder after at least one body found in car
An Othello man has been arrested for investigation of first-degree murder after at least one body was discovered in a car near Othello Thursday morning.
House approves bill on emergency waivers for high school students
In a 85-11 vote, state representatives on Wednesday approved legislation, including a bill allowing school districts to provide emergency waivers for graduation requirements.
Cars line up early for food box giveaway in Moses Lake
Volunteers from Moses Lake Christian Church handed out 30-pound food boxes at the Yonezawa Boulevard church Thursday afternoon, dispersing 480 boxes to familie…