Knights defeated in semifinal, hope still alive for state play

NACHES — The Royal Knights (13-4) were defeated 3-0 by the Naches Valley Rangers in the semifinal of the 1A district tournament Saturday. The Rangers captured momentum early and did not let it go.

Soap Lake council makes allegations against mayor

SOAP LAKE — On Oct. 15, at the regular council meeting, several Soap Lake City Council members made allegations against Mayor Peter Sharp of unlawful recording in city buildings, including the Soap Lake Police Station, Soap Lake City Hall and the Soap Lake Tourism Center, sending an inappropriate email to city staff and misuse of city credit cards.

Knights shutout win secures undefeated regular season

ROYAL – On Thursday, the Knights (9-0) football squad followed up the soccer game prior to it with a 76-0 win over the Wapato Wolves. Head Coach Wiley Allred said his players did their jobs to finish the regular season undefeated.

Buck’s penalty delivers Big Ten regular season championship to Washington

SEATTLE – In a moment 25 years in the making, the No. 17 Washington women's soccer team secured its first conference championship since 2000, according to a statement by University of Washington athletics. They claim the Big Ten Regular Season Championship with a 1-0 win over No. 15 Wisconsin at Husky Soccer Stadium on Sunday.

Ephrata SD moves forward on $75M bond election

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Facility Study Group proposed a $75 million bond to the Ephrata School Board Monday night. The board unanimously approved Superintendent Ken Murray to move forward with a bond resolution for the board to vote on. If passed by the board, the bond will appear on the Feb. 2026 ballot.

Legals for October, 29 2025

Jacks eliminated from 2A district tournament

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (10-7-1) were defeated 2-1 by the Prosser Mustangs and eliminated from the 2A district tournament on Tuesday. Head Coach Jesse Villalobos said the loss was tough because of the potential he saw in his team.

2025 Community Health Partnership Fund award recipients announced

MOSES LAKE – On Oct. 28, Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group announced in a statement the selection of recipients for the 2025 Community Health Partnership Fund grants.

Work continuing on new Othello animal shelter

OTHELLO — Othello city officials will be advertising for bids for the new municipal animal shelter. “It’s still in development,” said Othello Mayor Shawn Logan Tuesday.

Royal, Wahluke compete in SCAC League Championship

WALLA WALLA – The Royal Knights and Wahluke Warriors cross country teams travelled to Walla Walla Point Park on Saturday to compete in the South-Central Athletic Conference League Championships. This meet prepared the teams for the coming District 5 1A Championships to qualify for the state meet.

Government shutdown means no paychecks for thousands of Washingtonians

(The Center Square) — Friday marks Day 24 of the federal government shutdown and the first missed paycheck for thousands of federal employees in Washington state.

Ephrata School Board to consider potential bond Monday

EPHRATA – At the regular school board meeting Monday, the board will receive a presentation from the Facility Study Group for the board to consider placing a $75 million bond on the Feb. 2026 ballot.

District champion Mavs set sights on state title

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks slowpitch softball team (16-1) is heading to the 4A state tournament as the first seed and will play Lake Washington at Kiwanis Park in Yakima. Head Coach Mike Hofheins said his players are ready to go.

A statement to the community from MLSD Superintendent Carol Lewis

I want to take a moment — one final time — to talk about something that’s been at the heart of nearly every conversation we’ve had since May of 2024: keeping our promises.

Legals for October, 23 2025

COLUMN: Mariners season was a success

I imagine for any Mariners fan, Monday night had a bitter ending. From a 3-1 lead to a three-run homer that flipped the momentum on its head, the Mariners fell just short of what would have been their first ever World Series appearance. Though it may be too soon, I think it’s important to still acknowledge the season that the Mariners had. It’s hard to watch your favorite team fall short of making the championship game of their respective sport. Especially in the Mariners' case where historical implications were at play. However, the season the Mariners had should be remembered for a long time. From an outsider's perspective, I saw a lot of things that indicated a promising future for this franchise.

A journey of resilience

Rebecca Moore recounts her path from breast cancer diagnosis to remission

MOSES LAKE – In the heart of Moses Lake, Washington, Rebecca Moore faces life anew after a challenging battle with breast cancer. With unwavering strength, she recounts her journey, emphasizing the importance of hope, community, and self-discovery amid adversity. Rebecca’s diagnosis came unexpectedly on August 1, 2023, just months after losing her father.

Community urged to take precautions against package thefts

OTHELLO – With the holiday season fast approaching, the Othello Police Department is increasing awareness about package thefts that have recently plagued the community. In a bid to prevent residents from becoming victims of these crimes, Police Chief Dave Rehaume said residents should be mindful and cautious when having packages delivered.

Legals for October, 22 2025

Washington college football recap – week 8

MOSES LAKE – Week eight saw both outcomes of a game across Washington college football. Teams like the Eagles and the Wildcats continue to build momentum while the Cougars and Huskies hit a rough patch in their season. See below how your favorite teams fared and where they stand heading into week nine.