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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 …
Fire destroys tractor, haystack near Ephrata
A fire Wednesday afternoon in the 2400 block of Road 7 Northwest, south of Ephrata, destroyed a tractor and a haystack.
To the rescue: Moses Lake firefighters foundation grows in difficult times
When a February fire gutted an entire house and displaced a family of five in Rathdrum, Idaho, Moses Lake firefighter Mike Miner got a call.
Mattawa mayor may have placed police chief on leave
Reports have circulated in the Mattawa community of Mayor Maggie Celaya placing Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris on administrative leave March 30, after she accused Harris of disrespect and threatened disciplinary a…
Open for business: ML port’s West Side Industrial Park ready to take on clients
The Port of Moses Lake’s West Side Industrial Park is now open for business.
Police reform: Bill in Washington Legislature moves closer to finish line
The Washington state Senate passed legislation in a 27-22 vote, during a virtual debate Tuesday, to reform police tactics and equipment. The bill will now retu…
Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman winner
Esther Roeber was selected Tuesday night as the Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman winner for 2021.
Valley Eye and Vision Clinic opens new location
Dr. Richard Harrison, owner of Valley Eye and Vision Clinic and surrounded by employees and members of Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, prepares to cut the ribb…
Othello man arrested after early morning search
An Othello man was arrested Wednesday morning for having and delivering drugs, as well possessing as a stolen gun, after a warrant search at his home.
Perez appointed interim Othello School District superintendent
Pete Perez has been appointed as the interim Othello School District superintendent, replacing Chris Hurst, who announced in March he accepted a job in Califor…
Adams County Commissioners consider changes to emergency management job
Adams County Commissioners will make changes to the emergency management director position, as Commissioner Jay Weise, who had the job before he won his commission seat, said times have changed and the job needs to…
Roadside newborn recovered, family set to go home soon
Washington State Patrol Troopers responded to a woman in a car going into labor at 9:48 p.m. March 19 at westbound exit 188 off Interstate 90, near Road U Southeast.
Othello school librarian is April artist of the month
Items on display include mini albums, junk journals, cards and mixed media art displays.
Mattawa reviews chicken ordinance
In the past 10 years, only one person has applied for a chicken license.
City of Mattawa to host cleanup events
The first event will be for Mattawa residents only, Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mattawa water tower.
School upgrade: Progress starting to show on Royal construction project
Construction workers were adding stucco to the exterior of two new classrooms at Royal Middle School Friday, and crews have finished the foundation slab for th…