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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 …
New caution lights coming to Othello's Main Street
New caution lights to improve pedestrian safety will go in at two Main Street intersections, Fifth and Sixth streets, in Othello this spring.
Othello School District to sell property
The school district bought the 81.14 acres in 2016 for $2.43 million.
Cooking class teaches more than cooking
Isabel Duran just wasn’t sure about the lemon curd.
Face coverings, social distancing still vital in Phase 2
While the state has moved into Phase 2 of the reopening plan, the importance of following social distancing and safety guidelines for COVID-19 are still import…
Bills on hospital services expansion, graduation requirements waivers pass Senate
Senators passed legislation, including a bill sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would allow hospitals to add more psychiatric beds, during a v…
Donations taken for Open Doors Sleep Center
Donations are being accepted for the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake through the Help for the Homeless drive at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center throug…
MLSD to reach out to struggling students
The Moses Lake School District is preparing to provide more help to middle and high school students who are falling behind in their studies as a result of nearly a year, in one form or another, of online classes.
Othello business owners glad to get to Phase 2
Traditionally, the Pizza Factory is closed Monday, but manager Alfred Voorhies was in the shop, getting ready for Tuesday.
Basin business owners, community members discuss moving to Phase 2
Business owners and community members began adjusting Monday to opportunities available since Washington state transitioned into Phase 2.
Interview schedule for Wahluke superintendent candidates announced
Wahluke School District patrons can virtually meet the three finalists for district superintendent.
Free lunches, immigrant help get House approval; Dent bill passes
House Bill 1342 would force schools that have lunch programs to get rid of lunch copays for students eligible for reduced-price lunches.
Overturned semi closes Interstate 90 eastbound lane near Ritzville
An overturned truck blocked the left eastbound lane of Interstate 90, about seven miles of east of Ritzville, Monday morning for about four hours.
Cardiac rehabilitation clinic helps patients regain independence
Jennifer Estep said she has a message for the patients entering the cardiac rehabilitation program at Samaritan Hospital on East Wheeler Road.
Winter weather expected through Monday after blanketing Basin
A winter weather advisory and hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service for the majority of the Columbia Basin remains in effect through most…
Steady flow of customers at local restaurants as second phase of reopening begins
Business looked brisk, at least as brisk as it could be, at local restaurants for lunch Sunday, after Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday Grant and Adams counties would move to the second phase of the state’s reopen…