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June 27, 2021 11:06 a.m.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill that includes police accountability measures, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was

June 28, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill that includes police accountability measures, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was

June 29, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill that includes police accountability measures, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was

June 30, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill that includes police accountability measures, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was

Paul Hirai
September 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Paul Hirai

Paul Hirai, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at the age of 92.

Susan Jean (Langston) Conley
May 5, 2022 1 a.m.

Susan Jean (Langston) Conley

Susan passed away on April 25, 2022, from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
October 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is home to multiple productions a year, including a play full of adult comedy, pratfalls and confusion.

March 17, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Minnesota Legislature OKs $200 million to fight COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature voted unanimously early Tuesday to approve $200 million to help the state's health care system combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 14, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Minnesota House passes COVID-19 relief; deaths rise to 79

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House approved a fourth COVID-19 relief bill Tuesday as state health officials reported nine more coronavirus deaths.

April 14, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Minnesota Legislature passes its 4th COVID-19 relief package

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature approved its fourth COVID-19 relief bill Tuesday as state health officials reported nine more coronavirus deaths.

Larry W. Verhage
April 10, 2020 midnight

Larry W. Verhage

January 6, 1964 – April 1, 2020

February 21, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Minnesota Senate GOP proposes spending surplus on tax cuts

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Leaders of the Minnesota Senate's GOP majority proposed Thursday to give the state's projected $1.3 billion budget surplus back to taxpayers with a package of income and other permanent tax cuts, a proposal aimed more at the November elections than the current legislative session.

February 20, 2020 3:05 p.m.

Minnesota Senate GOP proposes spending surplus on tax cuts

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Leaders of the Minnesota Senate's GOP majority proposed Thursday to give the state's projected $1.3 billion budget surplus back to taxpayers with a package of income and other permanent tax cuts, a proposal aimed more at the November elections than the current legislative session.

Joseph Cassiano Jr.
June 16, 2025 10 a.m.

Joseph Cassiano Jr.

Joseph J. Cassiano Jr. was born June 26, 1951, to Joseph Sr. and Mary Lou (Smith) Cassiano. In 1970, Joe met his high school sweetheart, Janet Brown, and they were married in 1972. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73 with his loving wife of 53 years at his side. Joe was a lifelong resident of Moses Lake. He was a certified welder and pipe fitter who spent many years working in local factories such as Columbia Bean Co., Carnation, U&I Sugar, I.T.I., and Brown & Root before retiring from ASiMI in 2005. He was an avid hunter and fisherman known as “Catfish” to his friends. He enjoyed flying Cessna airplanes, boating, road and dirt bike riding, RVing and anything outdoors. Throughout his life he owned several 1957 Chevys including his last ’57 Bel Air that won him several trophies.

October 14, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Minnesota House considers $1.4B public works borrowing bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House reconvened Wednesday for what could be its last chance to pass a $1.37 billion public works construction borrowing package this year, with leaders of the Democratic majority gambling that they could pick up at least six Republican votes that are needed for final approval.

Late fireworks save Moses Lake
December 10, 2004 8 p.m.

Late fireworks save Moses Lake

Chiefs rally to earn a split with division-leading Wenatchee

May 26, 2017 4 a.m.

Appeal filed in school bond challenge

EPHRATA — An attorney representing a group of Moses Lake residents who are challenging the outcome of last February’s $135 million school construction bond election has filed an appeal with a court in Spokane this week.

Masquers kickoff gala set for Aug. 26
July 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Masquers kickoff gala set for Aug. 26

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater company kicks off its 2017-18 season with murder, mayhem – and snacks – during its annual Membership Gala scheduled for Aug. 26 at the theater, 322 E. Main St The company also announced its 2017-18 lineup.

Hankies out for  'Steel Magnolias'
April 14, 2017 4 a.m.

Hankies out for 'Steel Magnolias'

SOAP LAKE — The story of the lives of six friends through good times and bad comes to the Masquers Theater stage beginning April 21. “Steel Magnolias” will run for three weekends, at 7 p.m. April 21 and 22, 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6. Three Sunday matinées are scheduled as well, at 2 p.m. April 23 and 30 and May 7.

July 13, 2020 9:30 p.m.

Vegas entertainers dance, train at home, awaiting the stage

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Concerts, acrobatic shows, striptease dance revues and other performances that typically entertain thousands of tourists in Las Vegas are among the workplaces that have had to shutter from the coronavirus.