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Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday…
Resources available for people facing mental health challenges
MOSES LAKE — While discussions about, and awareness of, mental health are more common than they used to be, much may remain unknown.
Campaign season: Seats up for grabs on Moses Lake City Council
Incumbent Mike Riggs faces challenger Deanna Martinez in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position 1.
New Moses Lake market focuses on high-quality meats, wines
MOSES LAKE — It’s the kind of place you might find on the far south side of Chicago, in a neighborhood settled by Polish and Italian immigrants.
Moses Lake prepares $470,000 project at wastewater plant
Moses Lake officials have posted a request for bids on a project to update parts of the Central Operations Facility (COF), a part of the city’s wastewater system.
Gourd riddance: Moses Lake FFA holds extra sale for pumpkin surplus
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School FFA’s pumpkin patch survived the summer well enough the FFA had to sponsor an emergency pumpkin sale.
George man injured in collision after allegedly driving under the influence
A George man was injured Friday night in an alleged DUI collision on state Route 281, near Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Second half of property taxes due Nov. 1
EPHRATA — Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant said he wants to remind county property owners the second half property tax payments are due to the county by Nov. 1, a release stated.
Fall fertilize for a healthier lawn
Lawns need to be fed regular applications of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and other nutrients to stay healthy. Choosing the right kind of fertilizer and applying it at the right time is important.
Keep it flowing: Protecting your plumbing when the weather gets cold
As the freezing temperatures roll in, it’s a good time to make sure the pipes and faucets of a home are properly protected from winter frost.
Tough subjects: Moses Lake School Board discusses student surveys, flags in classrooms, records requests
MOSES LAKE — Student surveys, handling public records requests and the kind of flags teachers should be allowed to display in classrooms were all matters discu…
Samaritan’s COVID-19 number declines; more deaths in county
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake remains busy, although the number of COVID-19 patients is decreasing. And the Grant County Health District released information on more COVID-19 deaths.
Inslee: Nine out of 10 state workers complied with vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said thanks to the more than 91% vaccination and exemption rate among state employees, essential state services should be relatively unaffected as the vaccination deadline passes on Monday.
Keys to success: Moses Lake man works toward performing dream
MOSES LAKE — Jesse Alvarado, 53, is still chasing his dream of being a full-time performing pianist after a couple of setbacks.
Grant PUD board selects commissioner to fill vacant position
EPHRATA — Terry Pyle, of Moses Lake, was selected Tuesday as the new Grant Public Utility District commissioner.
Irrigation district sets water shutoff dates
The water shutoff dates for the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District have been extended to Oct. 25, which is the final day to order water delivery changes, according to a press release from the district.