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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 …
High school to be named after Reagan
The Moses Lake School Board has decided to name the district’s next high school after former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Space Burger Fest flies again
More than 3,000 Space Burgers blasted off Saturday to hungry patrons.
ML to vote on Mattawa interim police chief deal
Moses Lake City Council members will consider on Tuesday an interlocal agreement to provide an interim police chief for the city of Mattawa at their regular meeting.
Hill sworn in as Grant County Superior Court judge
New Grant County Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill pledged to give his job the time and attention it needs, as he was sworn in Friday during a virtual ceremony a…
Akins Fresh Market named Retailer of the Year by food association
John Akins Sr. was presented an award at a surprise event at the Akins Fresh Market in Quincy on April 6.
Capital gains, low-carbon fuel bills go to governor
As the Washington state Legislature reaches its final day of this session, Senators passed bills that would impose a capital gains tax and create a low-carbon …
Fire strikes Ephrata United Methodist Church Sunday
A blaze Sunday morning caused extensive damage to the Ephrata United Methodist Church at 117 C. St. NW.
Hagadone dies at 88; built business group
One of the pillars of Coeur d'Alene passed away Saturday afternoon.
New subdivision in Mae Valley begins application review
Sumner-based Mitchell Development LLC is applying for a 57-lot residential development in Moses Lake’s Mae Valley area.
Sitting out: Durability, space key to choosing outdoor furniture
The sun is out, the days are longer, it’s getting a little warmer and sooner or later the wind will stop blowing. It’s time to dust off the outdoor furniture, …
'Bean' builder: Camper project turns into growing business
What started with a rebuild of a camper in the summer of 2019 has blossomed into far more than Nicole Case ever realized.
Bill to modify cultural competency training heads to governor’s desk
The Washington state Senate passed a bill Tuesday during a virtual legislative debate requiring school personnel to receive training on topics related to equit…
Five BBCC students named Dell Scholars
MOSES LAKE — Five TRiO Upward Bound students have recently been awarded $20,000 scholarships through the Dell Scholars Program, according to a press release fr…
Bills on forest health, child care pass
The Washington state House passed multiple bills during a virtual legislative debate Thursday, including a bill to improve the state’s forest health and wildfi…
Quincy man sentenced to federal prison on drug-trafficking charges
A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday to more than 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine.