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Huskies fall just short in overtime against Selah
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (2-4) played in another high-action game that went into overtime Tuesday against the…
Guido’s Pizza to change name to Slices, redesign menu
On Monday night, Guido’s Brick Oven Pizza closed its doors. On Wednesday, Slices Brick Oven House will open in its place.
Senate approves rules for legislative session
Members of the state Senate on Monday approved the permanent and emergency rules to convene remotely during the first day of the legislative session at the Washington State Capitol Building.
Bill could move state to Phase 2 of ‘Healthy Washington’ plan
Businesses, facilities and institutions in Washington could reopen sooner than the governor plans if a Senate bill passes in this year’s state legislative session.
Auctioneers find freeway exposure
Auctioneer Chuck Yarbro makes no bones about why his company has moved to its new location near the interchange of Interstate 90 and Dodson Road.
Yonezawa Boulevard to be extended
Revisions are planned at the intersection of Yonezawa Boulevard and Pioneer Way (state Route 17), which will extend Yonezawa Boulevard to an access road and th…
New year baby a bright light after a dark year
Not long after the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep through the country and cast a dark shadow on America, Natalie Adame found out she was pregnant with her…
Ephrata City Council raises garbage rates
Residential garbage rates will increase 6-10% in Ephrata this year, and rates for a container will increase by 8-15%, as Ephrata City Council members on Wednesday approved an ordinance setting new rates.
Dye, Schmick, Schoesler outline legislative priorities
District 9 state legislators plan to solve issues ranging from climate change to health care during this year’s legislative session.
Security increased for Legislature’s opening day
Increased security is expected around the Capitol building in Olympia on Jan. 11 for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
Lawmakers convene: Session begins with calls for cooperation, quick action on pandemic
Washington state legislative leaders Monday took turns delivering upbeat messages that promised unity in taking swift action to relieve residents and businesses hit hard during the past year by the coronavirus pand…
Alternatives to green: Ground cover options have pros and cons
While grass is the most popular ground cover by far, it's not the only option.
Moses Lake man organizes coat drive
Eric Salgado took it upon himself to organize a coat drive and hand-deliver donations from his car.
Potholes Bass Club increases annual donations tenfold
Typically, Potholes Bass Club donates $1,000 to Washington food banks. But with COVID-19 restricting tournaments and fundraisers, it wasn't able to generate ne…
McKay administrator outlines struggle with COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit McKay Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in early November, Administrator Erica Gartner said the both the facility’s staff and residents had …
U.S. attorney collects record restitution, fines
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced Monday his office collected $61,950,459 in fiscal year 2020, of which $2,603,880 was restitution for crime victims and $59,346,578 was civil action…