German economic growth slows to 0.6% in 2019

BERLIN (AP) — The German economy grew by 0.6% last year, its weakest performance in recent years, official data showed Wednesday.

Giffords endorses Biden in Democratic presidential race

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Tucson Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is endorsing Joe Biden for President.

Moses Lake sees strong swim season

The Moses Lake High School Girls Swim and Dive team are undefeated this season. They most recently took on Sunnyside High School and West Valley High School at the Tony St. Onge Pool of Dreams on Tuesday where they won, securing their spot as Big 9 League Champions. The full results from the meet will be released as soon as they are available.

Moffet's huge game slides Lions into quarterfinals

1B state basketball recaps

Lind council attempts to vacate mayor’s seat

LIND – Lind Town Council members voted 3-0 to vacate Mayor Paula Bell from her position during the April 23 regular town council meeting, citing numerous complaints and claiming Bell violated her oath of office and refused to perform several of her duties.

USPS unveils stamp for the Year of the Snake

BOSTON —The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp Tuesday, according to an announcement from the USPS. The Postal Service printed 21 million stamps that are now on sale at post offices and usps.com.

Mavericks hoping to build off winning season

MOSES LAKE – After having the school’s first winning season since 2017 last year, the Moses Lake football team - under their first year as the Mavericks - is looking to improve upon the lessons they learned from last season under second-year head coach Brett Jay.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Thursday, June 4, 2020

A promise fulfilled

Gov. Ferguson signs bill exempting farmers from CCA fuel taxes

OLYMPIA — Washington farmers were promised fuel exemptions from the state’s Climate Commitment Act, and four years after its initial passage, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1912 which facilitates fuel exemptions for farmers under the CCA.

Strong hitting, pitching help Othello baseball defeat Chiawana 12-2

OTHELLO — The Othello High School baseball team used a strong pitching performance and some good hitting – including a three-run home run from shortstop Jordan Montemayor – to defeat Chiawana 12-2 in five innings March 29.

Ephrata School Board focuses on attendance, funding in regular meeting

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District board met for a regular meeting Jan. 27 and swore in a new board member, received an update on district attendance, approved grants and purchases and discussed the district’s budget – including the upcoming Educational Programs and Operations levy which is on the Feb. 11 ballot.

Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Bar investigates prosecutor for conflict of interest

Review recommended

EPHRATA - A bar complaint alleges Prosecutor Angus Lee had a conflict of interest when he assigned a deputy prosecutor to review three cases in 2009.

Second quarter run guides Knights to win over Wahluke

ROYAL CITY – A late second-quarter run helped build separation between the home Knights and visiting Wahluke Warriors on Tuesday night, who led 32-13 at halftime before winning the game 70-39. It’s the first of three games for Royal this week; the Knights host Cashmere on Friday and Naches Valley on Saturday.

Cougars women’s tennis dominant in final regular season match

PULLMAN – Washington State’s women’s tennis (16-7) finished their regular season with a strong 5-0 win over Santa Clara, led by seniors Hania Abouelsaad and Elyse Tse, according to a statement by Washington State University Athletics.

ACH Warriors suffer first loss of the season

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-1) fell short 44-18 at home to Liberty Christian Friday. Head Coach Brandon Walsh said that, despite the loss, it was good to have a game against a high-quality opponent. “It was one of those matchups that you want to have this time of year to see where you're at against a high-quality opponent, and it didn't go our way, but now we know where we need to go to get better. They played hard and competed the whole game,” Walsh said.

Adams County General Election results 2025

RITZVILLE — Othello voters are choosing a mayor and deciding the fate of a bond to repair the Othello pool; Lind voters are choosing a new mayor. Adams County Fire District 5 is submitting a revenue request to its voters. Unofficial results from the 2025 general election are below. Updated numbers will be provided as mail-in ballots come in and are counted.

Roberts scores four touchdowns as ACH rolls past Entiat

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (9-1) defeated the Entiat Tigers 57-14 at home to advance to the quarter finals of the 1B state football tournament. Head Coach Brandon Walsh said his team has come together recently.

Knights dominate on the gridiron to advance to semifinals

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-0) stormed through Seton Catholic Cougars 48-10 in a rematch of last year's 1A state football championship. However, this came in the quarterfinal round as the Knights earned a first round bye.

Lions defeat Eagles to extend win streak to five

MOSES LAKE — On Friday, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian Lions (7-2) defeated the Soap Lake Eagles (2-6) 53-8 at home. Lions Head Coach Josh Kast said while the offense started hot, he was pleased with how the defense played as well.