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Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early …
Travel stop project raises concerns in neighborhood
The proposal to build a new truck stop off the south side of Interstate 90's milepost 174 generated a lot of conversation and questions among residents and with city officials.
Ephrata man gets five months for shooting at neighbor's apartment
An Ephrata man was sentenced to five months in jail, after he made an Alford plea to second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment for a…
Flying again: Moses Lake Airshow to return in June
There will be a Moses Lake Air Show this year.
County construction on Stratford, Valley roads rescheduled for 2021
Projects on Stratford Road and Valley Road, both near Moses Lake, were delayed due to funding concerns in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Lawmakers consider extension of evictions ban, free attorneys
Senate Bill 5160 would ban landlords from ending a lease or refusing to renew a lease until two years after the end of a declared public health emergency on the basis of unpaid rent.
Pregnancy services bill passes Senate
Senate Bill 5140 would ensure health care providers can offer services related to pregnancy complications without hindrance from a public health entity.
Shooting suspect arrested in Moses Lake
Moses Lake police arrested a man Tuesday suspected of shooting another man Saturday night.
New indoor golf facility coming to Moses Lake this spring
A new indoor golf facility, Divots Indoor Golf, will open by the end of March or early April on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.
Spring Market prevails at fairgrounds
The Moses Lake Farmers Market board was worried the annual Spring Market wouldn't happen right up until the day of the event.
Legislation would ban use of Native American mascots, logos, team names
If HB 1356 is signed into law, public schools would not be able to use Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names.
Bill aims to split Washington in half
House Bill 1239 would form the state of Liberty — an independent state composed of counties in eastern Washington.
Finalists announced for Wahluke School District superintendent
Wahluke School Board members announced the finalists for school superintendent.
Wahluke School District officials consider options after apparent capital levy rejection
Wahluke School Board members and district officials will decide how to react following the rejection so far of a capital levy proposal that would have paid for…
Report details effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Adams County economy
While the COVID-19 outbreak damaged Adams County’s economy, the impact wasn’t as great as in some other parts of the state, according to preliminary information released by the Washington Department of Employment S…
Othello man arrested on firearms possession
An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail for alleged second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm following a traffic stop by the Othello Police Department Thursday.