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A glimpse of history
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Historical Society is going all-out for America’s 250th year. “I’ve been talking wit…
Quincy B Street Block Party seeks vendors, entertainers
QUINCY — The B Street Block Party committee and the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce are soliciting food vendors, entertainers, breweries and distilleries, as…
MLPD report shows ‘successful’ department, chief says
MOSES LAKE — In 2021, Moses Lake Police Department officers responded to 22,423 calls — 18,773 calls for service and 3,650 traffic stops, according to the MLPD…
Warden SD updates procedures in response to audit findings
WARDEN — The Warden School District is reviewing changes to district accounting and contract procedures following the results of a state audit released in Augu…
Powerball at about $400M
OLYMPIA — With no matching winning numbers following Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, the Powerball jackpot has reached roughly $400 million — the biggest jackpot since January, according to Washington’s Lotter…
One arrested after initially escaping law enforcement
GEORGE — Oregon State Police have arrested a George-area man on Thursday who was wanted in connection with an assault on two Grant County Sheriff’s deputies ea…
Real events form basis of latest Masquers production
SOAP LAKE — A tale of exposure to hazardous materials at work and the tragedy and societal change that came from it will be presented at Masquers Theater begin…
MLHS’s Molahiettes bring home trophies
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School Molahiettes dance team coach Jaylynn Hernandez said the 2022 state dance and drill championships were a bit more nerve-wrac…
Future power demand looks ‘Insanely large’ for Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — As Grant County grows and more businesses and industries locate production in the area, the Grant County Public Utility District said it is seeing…
Inslee visits Basin to support wildfire recovery, clean energy
COLUMBIA BASIN - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spent Wednesday on the East side of the Cascades in Moses Lake and Ritzville to talk about renewable ener…
Easter egg hunt at McCosh Park
Hundreds of kids gathered at McCosh Park in Moses Lake Saturday for the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Lions Club.
Internet outages pepper Grant and Douglas counties Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN — A Douglas County Public Utility District work crew accidentally cut a fiber optic line feeding into Grant County on Wednesday, causing problem…
Sand Scorpions bring family fun to sand dunes
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions ORV group held their annual Easter egg hunt at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes on Saturday. The event drew hundreds of area children …
City of Othello buys PJ Taggares Park
OTHELLO — Othello city officials bought a park for $10 and closing costs last week, part of the city’s effort to expand recreation facilities. “It’s a great…
Tire disposal event scheduled
QUINCY — Grant County residents can dispose of old tires for free in Quincy, April 22-23. The event allows Grant County residents to dispose of passenger or…
WA unemployment falls, local rate above average
OLYMPIA — While Washington state’s unemployment rate continues to fall, it’s still higher than the nation as a whole, according to data published Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Washington St…