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Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to …
‘Remnants of what we were’: Tri-State Outfitters’ closing is almost complete
MOSES LAKE — There’s not much left in Tri-State Outfitters in Moses Lake.
Four injured in four-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon
Four people were injured Sunday afternoon in a four-vehicle collision on state Route 17 at milepost 24, south of Othello in Adams County.
Two injured early Sunday in DUI collision
An Othello man and an Ephrata woman were injured in a two-vehicle DUI collision that closed a westbound lane of Interstate 90, near Hansen Road, early Sunday m…
Police seek help identifying armed robber
Moses Lake police are asking for help identifying the suspect of an armed robbery at a gas station Friday evening.
Mother’s Day 2021: Brunch is back; flowers always a hit
MOSES LAKE — There’s not going to be a buffet at the Porterhouse Steakhouse this year for Mother’s Day like there usually is.
Wahluke School District regroups, won’t resubmit levy
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District officials will not resubmit a capital levy proposal to district voters.
Colorama Rodeo returns to Grand Coulee, with a twist
GRAND COULEE — Today and tomorrow are the 64th Annual Colorama PRCA Rodeo in Grand Coulee.
Health officials slightly optimistic about progress
OLYMPIA — Washington state health officials are guardedly optimistic about the progress being made against the COVID-19 pandemic, but are focusing on getting a…
Moses Lake parks are up and running for the season
MOSES LAKE — Spring has sprung, and Moses Lake parks have come alive again. Campers and anglers are coming out from hibernation to enjoy the newly placed docks…
Creative thinking: Moses Lake launches downtown revitalization
The idea to transition downtown Moses Lake into a Creative District came last year, said Dollie Boyd, Moses Lake Museum & Art Center manager.
Ybarra urges people to get COVID-19 vaccine
ROYAL CITY — State Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said he’s getting the COVID-19 vaccination in part because he wants to promote vaccinations, especially among th…
Secretary of State announces candidate filing week
Those interested in running for public office can file from May 17 to 21 in their respective counties or other jurisdictions in which they seek election.
No rollback: Inslee puts two-week pause on phase changes for counties
OLYMPIA — Grant County will not move down to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 recovery plan this week.
Mattawa housing inspection notices raise concerns
MATTAWA — The biennial inspection of rental properties required by Mattawa’s city code doesn’t usually cause problems, but due to the current political climate there, recent inspection notices have raised questions.
Gina Bullis hired for consulting work for OSD
OTHELLO — Former Othello School District administrator Gina Bullis has been hired to work with the district as an operations consultant.