Donation to Serve Moses Lake helps another person in need

MOSES LAKE — Serve Moses Lake Director Brandon LaBonte said the donation of a truck was unexpected.

MLCA/CCS girls fall to Odessa, 37-51

ODESSA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (MLCA/CCS) fell to Odessa High School, 37-51, in a basketball game Wednesday in Odessa.

Prep roundup: ACH edges out Davenport

The ACH High School Warriors narrowly defeated the Davenport High School Gorillas Wednesday Tuesday.

The rising cost of eating

MOSES LAKE — The sticker price read $250.

Prep roundup: ACH holds early lead over Odessa

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School Warriors took an early lead over the Odessa High School Tigers Friday, finishing the first quarter 15-2, and stayed ahead the rest of the game.

Back to the basics for MLHS boys wrestling

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake High School boys wrestling team is going back to the basics to build a strong foundation for this wrestling season and to prepare for future seasons.

INET seizes $2.08 million in illicit drugs; suspect makes bond

Officers with the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team, also known as INET, seized about $2.08 million in methamphetamine and fentanyl pills on Dec. 24.

Grand Coulee Dam overhaul ensures 30 more years of service

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Bonneville Power Administration recently announced a long-running overhaul of three generators at the Grand Coulee Dam was completed in September 2021, according to a press release from both agencies.

Prep roundup: Tigers defeat Knights in OT

The Ephrata High School Tigers narrowly beat the Royal High School Knights in overtime Wednesday.

Don’t let past abuse dictate who you are now

From the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

Prep sports roundup: Chiefs wrestling defeats Wenatchee, 39-25

The Moses Lake Chiefs defeated Wenatchee High School Tuesday on the mat.

Growing district, growing schools: Quincy looks for levy approval in February election

QUINCY — Quincy School District will ask voters to approve a $1.25 per $1,000 home valuation levy during a special election Feb. 8.

MLPD gets large gift for those in need

The Moses Lake Police Department received a donation during the weekend exceeding $1,000 to put toward helping those in need.

Soap Lake basketball teams fall to MLCA/CCS

The Soap Lake High School boys and girls basketball teams fell to Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School (MLCA/CCS) in a league matchup Friday.

Weekend prep roundup: Quincy sinks Chelan, 80-68

QUINCY — The Quincy High School Jacks defeated Chelan High School Friday. TreyVaughn Bierlink led with 40 points, while Jalen Spence made 16 and Aidan Heikes made 10.

State paid leave rules change after COVID-19

OLYMPIA — New legislation took effect in August that expanded the qualifying period for people who worked fewer hours because of COVID-19.

MLSD hires firm in search for new chief

During a special meeting at noon Thursday, the Moses Lake School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to award a contract to Northwest Leadership Associates to help the district find candidates for the open superintendent position.

Change coming for apple foundation leadership

After leading the Washington Apple Education Foundation, or WAEF, as its executive director for 20 years, Jennifer Witherbee has announced she intends to step down at the end of March 2022.

Bouncing back: Adams County unemployment down, but labor force is smaller

OTHELLO — In some ways, Adams County’s economy is starting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s uneven.

Royal football stomps Toppenish

Knights move on to state semifinals

ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School Knights football team beat the Toppenish High School Wildcats in the quarterfinals of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association State Championship 1A football tournament 59-6 on Saturday.