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Public invited to learn about Moses Lake public safety sales tax proposal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to three informational meetings to discuss a proposal to raise…
Moses Lake Roundup returns to Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup is just over a week away from kicking off at the Grant County Fairgrounds Aug. 20-22. However, community members don’t…
Gas prices remain stable this week
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Grant and Adams counties remained relatively stable over the past week, even as fuel costs across much of the country continued…
Fire engine struck while crews battle vehicle fire near Moses Lake; driver injured
MOSES LAKE — A driver was injured Monday evening after a passenger vehicle collided with a fire engine that was helping protect firefighters battling a vehicle…
Port of Moses Lake issues bonds to buy property
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will issue about $19 million in bonds to buy land adjoining existing port property.
Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage
(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial disclosure statement slated to appear on Novembe…
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — An 18-year-old Mattawa man died early Sunday after falling into an irrigation canal while trying to free a vehicle that had become stuck in a canal c…
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 10, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Aug. 8 through 10 as of Monday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are inn…
Washington’s three largest wildfires top 390,000 acres as smoke forecast worsens across Central Wash.
MOSES LAKE — Washington's three largest wildfires have burned more than 390,000 acres and continue to challenge firefighters as smoke from the blazes is expect…
Evaluation of possible Othello School District construction bond underway
OTHELLO — There’s no timeline, and any possible construction bond is still in the discussion phase, but Othello School Board members and Othello School Distric…
McKinney, Duresky emerge as frontrunners in Washington's 4th Congressional District race
MOSES LAKE — Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky emerged as the top two candidates in Washington's 4th Congressional District primary, accordi…
Grant County primary election voter turnout low – but expected to climb
EPHRATA — While Grant County's initial voter turnout appeared to be among the lowest in Washington state following Primary Election Day, local election officia…
Brookdale Hearthstone’s Janet Gonzales retires after 39 years
MOSES LAKE — Janet Gonzales will leave a big hole when she retires at the end of the month at Brookdale Hearthstone after 39 years. “She knows everything ab…
Victory Village: Moses Lake’s wartime housing legacy
If you lived there, you called it The Housing. For nearly 19 years Victory Village was home to hundreds of new Moses Lake residents. The first inhabitants were…
Freda is ready to raise some eyebrows, literally
Looking for a dog who will keep you on your paws and always look surprised to see you? Meet Freda, a beautiful black-and-cream gal with the most paw-sitively e…
Othello Adult Co-Ed softball on track to start this fall
OTHELLO — The city of Othello Parks and Recreation is holding registrations for the 2026 Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball League. Registrations are open until Aug. 18…