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June 8, 2017 1 a.m.

It's rattlesnake week in the Basin

This is the fifth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.

June 1, 2017 3 a.m.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Jack Vernon Labbee November 24, 1924 - May 26, 2017
May 31, 2017 1 a.m.

Jack Vernon Labbee November 24, 1924 - May 26, 2017

Jack Vernon Labbee, age 92, of Harrah, Washington was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, May 26, 2017. He was able to spend his last 3 weeks at his home surrounded and cared for by his family. 

Governor signs 2 of Warnick's bills into law
May 26, 2017 1 a.m.

Governor signs 2 of Warnick's bills into law

OLYMPIA — Two laws sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Sister City Exchange fundraiser set for June 10
May 12, 2017 3 a.m.

Sister City Exchange fundraiser set for June 10

MOSES LAKE — For the 36th summer, three Moses Lake teens will spend about 10 days in Yonezawa, Japan, and three Yonezawa teens will spend about 10 days in Moses Lake. A fundraising dinner for the annual Sister City Exchange is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd.

I can hear the train a comin'
April 25, 2017 1 a.m.

I can hear the train a comin'

It’s been nearly 15 years in the making and 20 years since rail service has operated on the tracks, but the Royal Slope Railroad is finally able to offer a weekly rail service to Othello.

April 21, 2017 1 a.m.

There's no place like home in the Columbia Basin

It’s been said home is where the heart is. And there is a real truth to that. I’ve lived in several places throughout the Pacific Northwest in my 60 years on this earth — in big cities and small towns — and for me there’s no place like the rich agricultural region of the Columbia Basin.

April 17, 2017 3 a.m.

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Moses Lake Police Department

In the beginning…
April 7, 2017 4 a.m.

In the beginning…

The first Moses Lake newspaper was the Moses Lake Herald, first published on July 31, 1941. Note the Volume 1, on the left side, and the Number 1, on the right side of this first front page.

Wilda Roxana Hunt March 31, 1917 - March 26, 2017
April 7, 2017 1 a.m.

Wilda Roxana Hunt March 31, 1917 - March 26, 2017

Wilda Roxana Hunt was born March 31, 1917 to John W. (Bud) Harris and Jenna Cook Harris at Burley, Idaho. She had one brother, Dwight.

March 31, 2017 3 a.m.

Man charged for leading police on chase

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man admitted to being high on methamphetamine while leading Moses Lake police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph.

March 30, 2017 3 a.m.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Wilda Roxana Hunt
March 29, 2017 4 a.m.

Wilda Roxana Hunt

March 31, 1917 – March 26, 2017

Olaf Odegaard
March 21, 2017 4 a.m.

Olaf Odegaard

March 24, 1922 – March 17, 2017

March 18, 2017 1 a.m.

Sen. Judy Warnick's legislation would help cattle industry

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick’s legislation to have air-quality rules treat cattle feedlots the same as other agricultural operations was approved on Feb. 28 by the state Senate.

March 18, 2017 1 a.m.

Warnick bill would beef up state's cattle industry

OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved legislation from 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick that would help promote the state’s beef industry.

Overreaching state negatively impacts beef industry
March 17, 2017 3 a.m.

Overreaching state negatively impacts beef industry

The beef industry creates more than 14,000 family-wage jobs in Washington state at 9,000 small and family-owned ranches and feedlots across all 39 counties, generating $3.6 billion in economic benefit. Ranching is a family tradition here; the average ranch has been in operation for 47 years, sustaining its local community for generations. Family ranches are the lifeblood of our industry. These families are thoughtful stewards of their land, tireless caretakers of their herds, and mainstays in their rural communities.

Lulabelle (Robb) Kougl
March 1, 2017 2 a.m.

Lulabelle (Robb) Kougl

September 6, 1929 – February 24, 2017

Joyce (Jones) Maslen
February 9, 2017 2 a.m.

Joyce (Jones) Maslen

July 24, 1928 – February 7, 2017

February 3, 2017 2 a.m.

Quincy man charged for attempting to elude trooper

QUINCY — A Quincy man was charged for allegedly leading a trooper on a high-speed chase that reached almost 110 mph on Interstate 90.