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Officer funds Moses Lake family's escape from violence
MOSES LAKE - Thanks to a referral from Moses Lake-based New Hope, a local family has found refuge from domestic violence. Moses Lake Police Sergeant Aaron Hintz was summoned to assist a family who were transitioning out of a home fraught with danger due to violence. Sergeant Hintz says the...
Stehekin residents ignore evacuation orders as fire pushes toward town
Nearly all of the residents of Stehekin are ignoring evacuation orders as the Pioneer Fire burning along the northeast end of Lake Chelan pushes toward the lakeside town of roughly 100 people, firefighters say.
MLSD continues working toward balanced budget
Jul. 29—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors continued to develop a balanced district budget during its regular Thursday meeting. District staff highlighted significant budget cuts, previous spending and highlights from the previous school year during the meeting. Since the end of May the district has cut 12.5 positions in the district office saving $1.13 million. The ...
‘Every life matters:’ Nonprofit looks to bolster aid along dangerous stretch of I-90
If you’ve lived in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely driven through the pass along Interstate 90 (I-90). And if you’ve ever driven in the winter, you know just how dangerous that stretch can be. However, something you might not know is the first responders to the incidents that occur are mainly volunteers.
Wildfire Causes Temporary Closure of Stehekin Post Office
Alternative Locations for Mail Pick Up are Available. The Pioneer Fire affecting Chelan County has caused the temporary closure of the Stehekin Post Office location. All mail and retail service operations for the Stehekin Post Office have been moved to the Chelan Post Office, located at 144 E. Johnson Av., Chelan, 98816.
Prosser aviation company offers different views of the Tri-City Water Follies
KENNEWICK, Wash. - On Sunday, the Tri-Cities' biggest weekend of the year wrapped up. The boats had rooster tails flying as fans watched from the shorelines of Kennewick and Pasco. The Tri-City Water Follies offered much more to do around Columbia Park in Kennewick. There were plenty of things to...
Quincy school board president criticizes district's academic standards, calls for change
QUINCY — Rita Keene believes her duty as Quincy School Board president was a calling. So she was concerned to learn the students in the district aren’t performing at the level they should be according to the latest available Washington Office of Public School Instruction (OPSI) data. “My...
Yakima's Hot Shots 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns
YAKIMA, Wash.-- The Hot Shots 3-on-3 Tournament is up and running again at the Sozo Sports Complex in Yakima. Over the weekend, more than 230 teams from 1st grade to adults will compete in bracket-style tournaments and a free throw contest. "We've got good attendance the games have been playing...
Man convicted of shooting, killing 15-year-old sentenced to life in prison without parole
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A man convicted of shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy in Spokane Valley was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Spokane Superior Court found Stephen Yohler guilty on these four counts in November 2023:. First-degree aggravated murder. First-degree murder with aggravating...
Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps are in the Panhandle region for kids
IDAHO, USA — This summer, there will be Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps throughout the Panhandle Region. These summer day camps will give kids ages 10-15 the experience to earn their hunter education certificate. What can you expect from the camp?. Participants will be able to partake in live-fire activities with...