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Sheriff’s race Q&A part 2: candidates confront criticism
EPHRATA — As the race for Grant County sheriff heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, candidates Joey Kriete an…
Eagles and Huskies compete in final meets of the regular season
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles and the University of Washington Huskies wrapped up the regular season with the teams splitting up to compete at the Des…
Love like this deserves center stage
Dolly Pawton is a one‑year‑old domestic medium hair mix who’s ready to go from shelter life to living her best Jolene‑free dream. This small, black-and-white b…
Students write letters, fight for TRIO program
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake High School students gathered April 30 to make their voices heard. “I’ve grown up in a low-income first-generation household,”…
Soap Lake City Council establishes performance-based pay for mayor
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a new performance-based salary range for Mayor Peter Sharp, setting his monthly compen…
Huskies 10-run Toppenish to win district play-in
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (9-11) move on in the 2A District 5 tournament after earning a 10-0 win over Toppenish during a windy Wednesday afternoon. With t…
WEATHER: May 7-13
Thursday: Sunny with a high near 81 with south winds to 8 mph. Overnight increasing clouds, low around 51 and southwest winds to 10 mph.
Mail carriers to collect food Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Mail carriers in Moses Lake will collect food for the Moses Lake Food Bank Saturday, part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. “(We’re a…
Fur-real the cutest Chi-wow-wow
Rue, a 9‑month‑old Chihuahua mix is small in size but yappy to please, fully spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to taco ’bout forever with you. Rue is …
Quincy man sentenced in controlled substance homicide
EPHRATA — A Quincy man was sentenced to two years in prison in connection after he pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter Tuesday. Abraham Florez Velazquez pleaded guilty and was sentenced in connection …
Cause of Mattawa-area fire still under investigation
MATTAWA — The cause of a fire that destroyed a Mattawa-area wine production facility Tuesday is still being determined. “I’d say it’s still under investigat…
Candidates file for Grant, Adams counties races as filing deadline nears
EPHRATA — Election filing week is underway in Grant and Adams counties, with several key races on this year’s ballot. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to fi…
Ephrata Middle Schoolers get front-row seat to local democracy
EPHRATA — On Wednesday nights at Ephrata City Hall, it’s not unusual to see a row of eighth-graders quietly filing into the council chambers, agendas in hand. …
Scam victim hopes to keep others from falling victim
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman lost thousands of dollars to a scammer earlier this week, a story that Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant C…
Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo tied his season best with nine strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Julio Rodríguez homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat Atlanta 3-1 to hand the Braves their first series loss of the seas…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 7-14, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College athletes are in the final stretch of their seasons as they battle for new records and championship titles. Check out where your favorite t…