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District 13 legislators address local constituents
OLYMPIA — Local legislators set out the 2022 state legislative session with the safety of their constituents in mind, said Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, dur…
Inslee: Masks off on March 21
OLYMPIA — As COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state’s mask mandate for schools and public places will end on March…
Grant County December unemployment rate lowest in more than 30 years
MOSES LAKE — Employment in Grant County is beginning to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BBCC leader seeks more student aid, higher teacher salaries
MOSES LAKE — Financial aid for students and higher, more competitive salaries for faculty and staff at the state’s community colleges were among the concerns e…
Tunes to heal: Local physician wants to spread the healing power of music
MOSES LAKE — Larry Birger said he has experienced the support that music can provide in hard times, and wanted to pass it on to others. That’s why he founded t…
Two injured in Moses Lake hit-and-run collision Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Two people were transported to Samaritan Hospital after the car they were riding in was hit by a vehicle Thursday evening.
Local teams battle for titles and tickets to state competition
COLUMBIA BASIN — As basketball teams move into the postseason and compete for their chance at district titles and a ticket to the state tournament, Columbia Ba…
Lawmakers discuss salmon recovery
OLYMPIA — Legislators in the Washington Senate considered a solution to recovering the state's declining salmon population during a public hearing on Monday.
Training day: Quincy cops hone their skills at Ephrata airport
EPHRATA — Turns out, there’s a proper technique for throwing a spike strip in front of a speeding automobile.
Irrigation utility could benefit lake water quality
MOSES LAKE — Using water from Moses Lake to irrigate parks, lawns and gardens across the city will likely benefit both the lake and underground water currently…
Most school EP&O proposals passing in special election
COLUMBIA BASIN — School district levy proposals are passing in Quincy, Wilson Creek, Grand Coulee, Warden and Royal City but failing in the Wahluke School Dist…
Critter champion: New Grant County Animal Outreach chief accepts challenge to make things better
MOSES LAKE — Darrin Hein said there’s been a learning curve in his new job at Grant County Animal Outreach.
Rev. Klockers: If a person has just one job to do, can they get it right?
In the sport of American football, there is an on-field position called the long snapper.
Multi-agency effort leads to DUI arrest
SOAP LAKE — Michael Butterly, 39, who lives near Soap Lake, has been charged with a DUI after two incidents in which officers encountered him driving dangerous…
MLSD holds preschool art show
The Moses Lake School District held an art show to highlight artwork created by preschoolers from Moses Lake schools.