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Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled …
Elbow room
MOSES LAKE — Quilting and sewing enthusiasts can look forward to working in a little more open space at Country Fabrics’ new location on East Third Avenue.
EXTREME INVERT
WEATHER: June 12-18
Growing together
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2026 had a lot of shared history. “Our classes had a unique journey,” said Salutatorian Lilly Fannin. “B…
Caps fly through the wind as MLHS Class of 2026 graduates
MOSES LAKE — Wind whipped across Lions Field on the evening of June 9 as 337 seniors from Moses Lake High School crossed the field and officially became gradua…
Twelve, a Moses Lake based company, commemorates start of second phase
MOSES LAKE — The co-founders of Twelve, a company experimenting with a new process for manufacturing jet fuel, held a ribbon cutting event at their new facilit…
GCFD 7 asking voters to consider EMS Levy increase amid rise in call volume
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 will resume collecting its previously approved $0.25 EMS levy next year, and voters will decide in the November Genera…
Sage-N-Sun to feature patriotic theme, drone show
EPHRATA — Sage-N-Sun will fill downtown Ephrata this weekend with music, parades, sunshine, fun and a semiquincentennial celebration. “Everything is patrio…
Fletcher named new Eagles volleyball head coach
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles volleyball team will be under new leadership this fall as Erin Fletcher has been selected as the new head coach. She is follow…
Sage N Sun 3v3 basketball returns this weekend
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department is once again hosting the Sage-N-Sun 3v3 Basketball Tournament this weekend during the Sage-N-Sun festiva…
WHITE PELICANS ARRIVE
WEATHER: June 11-17
Tigers start summer 3-1 after split with Sunnyside Christian
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tiger Baseball Club (3-1) finished their second matchup of the season as they split a doubleheader with Sunnyside Christian Tuesday eveni…
Sheriff candidates encourage public to engage at Thursday forum
MOSES LAKE — Voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to become Grant County’s next sheriff during a community forum Thursday…
Brent McFarlane hired as Othello Police Chief
OTHELLO — Brent McFarlane has been hired as the permanent Othello Police Chief. Othello City Council members approved the appointment Monday on a unanimous vot…
Othello 2026 class celebrated at commencement
OTHELLO — Cirrostratus clouds painted the warm Friday evening sky as the class of 2026 walked the stage at the Othello High School graduation. Though a slight …
Royal High School sends graduates into the world
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School’s graduation Friday was a little bittersweet, said Principal Courtney McCoy. “I will miss you more than you know,” McCoy said,…