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Mavs erupt for 24 runs behind three homers by Mya Martinez
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-3) defeated the Wenatchee Panthers 24-4 Thursday behind a three home run…
More locals wear masks in public, though not mandated in Washington
MOSES LAKE — As closures and social distancing measures carry on into another week, face masks are being seen on more people in grocery stores and other places…
State to ease processing of unemployment insurance claims
OLYMPIA — The state Employment Security Department will expedite the unemployment insurance claims application process and expand benefits and eligibility for unemployed workers who were previously deemed ineligibl…
Quincy extends renewal date for business licenses
QUINCY — At the request of the Washington State Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service, Quincy Mayor Paul Worley and the Quincy City Council extended the date for all expiring business licenses to May 31,…
Moses Lake pharmacy to offer COVID-19 antibody testing
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake pharmacy is working with an East Wenatchee clinic to offer tests that determine if people have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus, which would indicate exposure to the virus.
Potholes Bass Club donates $8,000 to local food banks
MOSES LAKE — The Potholes Bass Club, or PBC, decided to make an $8,000 donation to food banks around the Basin in an attempt to help during the COVID-19 outbre…
Application process for expanded unemployment benefits available Saturday
Those who had their employment interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying for expanded unemployment benefits on April 18, according to information provided by the state Employment Secur…
A career launched from Moses Lake
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 years ago, a young man looked up at the stars through his telescope in his parents’ backyard in Moses Lake, not knowing just ho…
Adams County property taxes still due April 30
RITZVILLE — Adams County residents are still required to pay their property taxes by April 30. The treasurer’s office will provide what Treasurer Kayla Meise called “measured relief” to property owners who have bee…
Water mains construction starts April 20
MOSES LAKE — Construction will begin Monday on a project to replace water mains along Valley Road, between Stratford Road and Paxson Drive, and a section along Loop Drive. The project will cause traffic delays and …
Inslee says Washington cannot abandon social distancing yet
OLYMPIA — Though Gov. Jay Inslee offered a glimpse of a possible transition plan away from his shelter-at-home order, he warned Washingtonians during a Wednesday press conference that there is no clear end in sight.
A month later, Samaritan’s RVEC sees progress
MOSES LAKE — Though Samaritan’s Respiratory Virus Evaluation Center, set up in mid-March to help isolate potential COVID-19 patients, is still seeing a signifi…
Chris Janson to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Country singer Chris Janson is scheduled to perform in concert May 24 during the annual Moses Lake Spring Festival. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Centennial Amphitheater in McCosh Park.
Royal City, Soap Lake voters face special election choices
EPHRATA — Voters in Royal City and the Soap Lake School District will get a chance to cast ballots in the Tuesday, April 28, special election.
Grant County property taxes still due April 30
EPHRATA — Grant County property taxes are still due by April 30, but Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant said his office is setting up options for property owners who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Grants available for nonprofit cultural groups
OLYMPIA — Nonprofit cultural organizations can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help them through the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The grants are funded through the National Endowment for the Humanities and…