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Fairgrounds turns Grant County into a destination for horse competitors
MOSES LAKE — The sound of hoofbeats is a constant at the Grant County Fairgrounds. “We have a horse event almos…
Othello wants ideas on spending COVID-19 relief funds
OTHELLO — A second public hearing has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 to take comments and ideas from Othello residents on the best use of about $2.3 million the town has or will have as part of federal COVID-1…
Royal Slope seniors to host soup luncheon
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Slope Senior Center will sponsor a free soup luncheon at noon Oct. 27 in the community center at the Royal City Golf Course and RV Park at 13702 Dodson Road.
New Othello hangar finished
OTHELLO — It took a little while longer than anyone expected, but the new, 10-bay airplane hangar at the Othello Municipal Airport is finally open for business.
Quincy man dies from injuries in collision
A Quincy man died and two others were injured in a collision Tuesday night at state Route 282 and Road A Northwest, near Ephrata, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Moses Lake firefighters lose jobs over mandate
Three Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters were forced from their jobs Monday because they did not get the COVID-19 vaccine, but an online petition was star…
Political newcomers run for Moses Lake School Board seat
MOSES LAKE — Two candidates are squaring off in the general election for the Moses Lake School District Position 4 seat currently occupied by outgoing board me…
Commission to take public comment on redistricting
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will have a public comment session to get reactions on proposed changes in commissioner districts at a date and time yet to be determined.
Dynamic support: Auction sells out for local youth outreach
MOSES LAKE — The annual Youth Dynamics fundraiser saw a huge turnout this year and raised thousands of dollars for the organization to benefit local youth.
Resources available for people facing mental health challenges
MOSES LAKE — While discussions about, and awareness of, mental health are more common than they used to be, much may remain unknown.
Campaign season: Seats up for grabs on Moses Lake City Council
Incumbent Mike Riggs faces challenger Deanna Martinez in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position 1.
New Moses Lake market focuses on high-quality meats, wines
MOSES LAKE — It’s the kind of place you might find on the far south side of Chicago, in a neighborhood settled by Polish and Italian immigrants.
Moses Lake prepares $470,000 project at wastewater plant
Moses Lake officials have posted a request for bids on a project to update parts of the Central Operations Facility (COF), a part of the city’s wastewater system.
Gourd riddance: Moses Lake FFA holds extra sale for pumpkin surplus
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School FFA’s pumpkin patch survived the summer well enough the FFA had to sponsor an emergency pumpkin sale.
George man injured in collision after allegedly driving under the influence
A George man was injured Friday night in an alleged DUI collision on state Route 281, near Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Second half of property taxes due Nov. 1
EPHRATA — Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant said he wants to remind county property owners the second half property tax payments are due to the county by Nov. 1, a release stated.