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State burn ban ends; aid sought for E. Washington
OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban is scheduled to end Oct. 1, but state fire officials caution the…
Outside chance: Moses Lake auction funds another year of hunting and fishing opportunities for kids
The Youth Outdoors Unlimited auction crowd was smaller than usual Saturday evening, at around 100, said executive director Cindy Carpenter, but perhaps even mo…
Warden man faces at least 20 years in prison
A Warden man faces at least 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last month to multiple counts of child sex trafficking and possession of child por…
City to hire contractors for yearly sewer upgrades
Moses Lake is soon to hire contractors for a $685,115, 75-day, annual sewer upgrade to fix broken parts, among other things.
Food bank gets state budget allocation
Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a new and larger distribution center for Community Services of Moses Lake, which operates the Moses Lake Food Bank.
Fire at Ephrata church deemed accidental
The Ephrata Fire Department determined the cause of the Ephrata United Methodist Church fire at 117 C St. NW Sunday morning as accidental.
MLHS Knowledge Bowl heads to nationals after winning state
Moses Lake High School’s Knowledge Bowl team is preparing for a national invitational tournament May 1, hosted by Colorado Knowledge Bowl, after claiming first…
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.