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Garza hired as Othello city administrator
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza, currently Othello Police Chief, has been hired as Othello’s new city administrator. Othe…
Negotiations yield agreement between Confluence Health, Premera Blue Cross
The new contract allows Premera members to retain in-network access at Confluence Health.
Grand Coulee woman dies in single-vehicle rollover
A Grand Coulee woman died Saturday afternoon in a collision on state Route 155 near Castle Rock, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Success stories: A local gardener reflects on what did well this summer
MOSES LAKE — There may not be a more joyous time than right now for gardeners, reaping the benefits of their garden’s harvest as summer turns to fall.
Moses Lake man arrested in connection with alleged homicide
A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday in connection with an alleged homicide Sept. 11, according to a Moses Lake Police Department release.
‘Noble calling’: Fallen GCSO deputy honored in ceremony
QUINCY — Law enforcement officers from across the state and elected officials — including Gov. Jay Inslee — gathered at Cave B Estate Winery on Thursday aftern…
COVID-19 still looms large for Samaritan
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, like those throughout the country, continues to provide care for patients with COVID-19.
Othello Fair returns after skipping a year
OTHELLO — Kipton Sams had his pig ready for the arena, brushed clean of wood shavings -- and then it laid back down in the pen. And in an instant, its legs and…
Faith in hope: Ephrata musician fuses talent with funding cancer research
Mary Loeffelbein is a recording artist, worship leader, parent, grandparent and owner of her own music studio, Mary Loeffelbein Studio, where she teaches piano…
Two open houses set for Moses Lake water, sewer rate changes
The city of Moses Lake will have two open house sessions on proposed water and sewer rate changes — taking effect Oct. 26 — Tuesday at the Civic Center council chambers at 401 S. Balsam St.
Republicans schedule meeting, speaker
MOSES LAKE — The September meeting of the Grant County Republican Women will feature Mark Miloscia as a speaker.
Expanding in Quincy: Third-generation family business adds location, brings jobs
QUINCY — Josh Paul, the owner of Raceways Technology, is proud of already beating the odds as a third-generation family-owned company.
Big Bend Community College enrollment down; professor leaves
MOSES LAKE — The unexpected resignation of a Big Bend Community College professor has forced the school to cancel a program this fall and prompt a hunt for a replacement.
Fairgrounds upgrade plans include commercial kitchen, fire suppression system
MOSES LAKE — Planning is underway for upgrades to the commercial, 4-H and agriculture buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds, including a fire suppression system for all three buildings and a new commercial kitc…
Insight may come through God’s own timing
In chapter 9 of John’s gospel there is the story of the man born blind. When I speak this passage, as part of a worship service, I honor the intent of the auth…
Tire collection event scheduled
Grant County residents may dispose of tires for free Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the northwest corner of the intersection of Randolph Road Northeast and 19th Avenue Northeast, north of Moses Lake…