Quincy School Board recognized by NCESD

QUINCY — The Quincy School Board received recognition for its selection as the School Board of the Year in the North Central Education Service District June 27, with NCESD Superintendent Michelle Price traveling to Quincy to present its members with a plaque.

Home Depot's same-store sales surge in final quarter of 2019

Home Depot reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter with strong comparable-store sales. The home improvement retailer also boosted its quarterly dividend by 10%.

Facts muddled in New Hampshire debate over destroying guns

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A discussion about destroying guns provoked strong emotions Tuesday at a public hearing where both sides stumbled over the facts.

Bernie Sanders to hold post-Super Tuesday rally in Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — Bernie Sanders will campaign in Phoenix on Thursday as he looks to recapture the momentum that powered his strong finishes in early states before he met a surging Joe Biden in South Carolina and this week's Super Tuesday contests.

Ottawa Senators fire CEO Jim Little after only 2 months

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators fired CEO Jim Little on Wednesday less than two months after he took the job, saying his conduct was "inconsistent" with the core values of the team and the NHL.

Deere; signs of stability on farm in bruising trade fight

Deere had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which it was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Meet the new Moses Lake city manager this afternoon

MOSES LAKE – Members of the public can meet Robert Karlinsey, Moses Lake’s new city manager, tonight at the city’s civic center from 5-6:30 p.m. Karlinsey was chosen to take the reins of the city in a unanimous vote during a special meeting on Jan. 21. He is currently the city manager for Kenmore, Washington, and will be taking over in Moses Lake March 24 after settling his affairs there. City staff have said Karlinsey is excited to meet the city’s residents and is looking forward to the event.

Othello man booked for drive-by shooting

OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a drive-by shooting at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Kirstina Road.

Beverly Barbara Russell

April 15, 1950 - Dec. 15, 2024

Beverly Barbara Russell, 74, was born in Wenatchee Washington, to Terry and Sherry Hayes. In 1968 she graduated from Bridgeport High School. After graduating from Yakima Valley College in Dental Hygiene, she spent the next 42 years working in dentistry. Before retiring she volunteered on the USS Comfort, the Mercy Ship of the United States Navy offering dental services around the world. Bev had a big heart; she was very funny and always knew how to have a good time. Bev was a strong woman who believed in God. Growing up on a wheat and cattle ranch known as Hayes Ranch in Mansfield, Washington held many fond memories for Bev.

India expels 2 Pakistani embassy officials on spying charges

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Sunday said it caught two Pakistan High Commission officials in the Indian capital spying and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours.

India expels 2 Pakistani embassy officials on spying charges

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Sunday said it caught two Pakistan High Commission officials in the Indian capital spying and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours.

Othello PD to hold recruitment event

OTHELLO — People interested in a law enforcement career are being invited to a two-day recruitment event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Othello Police Department, 500 E. Main St. Participants will meet in the OPD conference room.

Ephrata boil advisory lifted

EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata has officially lifted its boil advisory after the water sample testing came back negative for contaminants, according to City Administrator Ray Towry. “We apologize for the inconvenience,” Towry said. “We understand the stress that it puts on people and local businesses.”

Brush fire burns near Moses Lake Walmart

UPDATE: The fire was extinguished about 7 p.m. MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Fire Department crews were summoned to a small fire behind the Moses Lake Walmart, 1005 North Stratford Road, at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday. As of 5:30 p.m., crews are still on the scene of the fire, estimated at one to two acres. Updates will be added as the story develops.

Ephrata School Board meeting changed to 5:30 p.m. Monday

EPHRATA — The Ephrata regular school board meeting Monday will begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. with a presentation with Ephrata School District’s Lego robotics teams.

Arizona woman injured in Adams County collision

CONNELL — A Golden Valley, Arizona, woman was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after her car was hit about a mile north of Connell Monday morning.

Roadwork to delay traffic near Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Travelers in the Wenatchee area should be prepared for delays on Highway 97A between Wenatchee and Entiat and on Highway 2 near Leavenworth.

Pedestrian killed on I-90 in Moses Lake area

MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon which was a one car vs pedestrian collision on 1-90 near exit 175 heading east bound, said Trooper Ryan Michael, a public information officer for the Washington State Patrol’s sixth district which includes Moses Lake. “Traffic is being diverted to the exit and slowly moving,” said Michael. Michael said the WSP will provide a press release providing more information as soon as it is available.

Two injured in collision near Ephrata

EPHRATA — An East Wenatchee woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital after she ran a stop sign and hit another car about five miles south of Ephrata Monday morning.

Grant County coroner asks for public assistance

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding the family of Deivis Alexander Torres Hernandez.