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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…
Fees at Grant County Fairgrounds to increase
MOSES LAKE — Grant County commissioners on Tuesday approved a request to increase some fairgrounds fees, including an increase in admission to the Grant County…
ML council hears update on comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake needs about 250 housing units each year for the next 20 years to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population. That was one item Kevin Gifford of Berk Consulting Inc. shared with the Mose…
Moses Lake seeks input on transportation improvements to receive grant money
Moses Lake officials want residents to take an online survey to help them ensure the city’s Complete Streets policy meets people’s transportation needs, a release from the city stated.
Rev. Klockers: Making it easier to find enjoyment our in toil
Ecclesiastes 2:24a says, "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."
‘Worth fighting for’: Crossroads banquet raises funds and emphasizes life
MOSES LAKE — About 300 people gathered Saturday at the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds to support an institution dear to their hearts: Crossroads …
Roofing companies fined by Labor & Industries
MOSES LAKE — A Pasco-based roofing company that does a lot of work in the Moses Lake area is one of four companies statewide recently fined by the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for unsafe …
Hazardous waste collection set
Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Grant County Public Works complex at 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata, according to information from Grant…
Irrigation season dates changed
The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District has revised the final dates for the 2021 irrigation season, the district said in a press release.
Auditions Sunday for Masquers’ Christmas play
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is looking for a few good players.
Almira school burns
The Almira Pre-K and Elementary School was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon after flames erupted from the building.
Hearing set on land purchase for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners will have a public hearing at 3:10 p.m. Oct. 19 for reaction to a proposed budget extension to allow the purchase of 86.9 acres of land – which includes the Ephrata Raceway Park…
A contest of wools: Alpacas hoof into Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds was the host of dual events Saturday and Sunday, the Northwest Alpaca Showcase and Alpacapalooza, filled with shows, …
Old Hotel Art Gallery features Cyber Art 509
OTHELLO — Paintings and sculptures from the Cyber Art 509 art cooperative are on display for the month of October at the Old Hotel Art Gallery at 33 Larch St. …
Royal City street to have no parking on one side
ROYAL CITY — Parking will be prohibited on the north side of Poplar Street Northeast under a new ordinance passed Oct. 5 by the Royal City City Council.
Wildfire burns about 75 acres near Mattawa
MATTAWA — An afternoon wildfire burned about 75 acres two miles north of Mattawa Sunday.