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Roadwork, intersection upgrades coming in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It being spring and all, roadwork is starting up not only on state and county highways, but also in m…
Lions defeat ACH 50-46
COULEE CITY — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions came out on top of a defensive battle Saturday night, defeating the Almira/Coule…
Grant County Animal Outreach gets funds for new shelter
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commissioners have approved $1 million in funding for a new Grant County Animal Outreach shelter, if GCAO meets some conditions. That…
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-4
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-4
Celebrating FRESH NEWS: MarDon’s Fisher offers support to anglers
OTHELLO – Each week I get an email from Pete Fisher at MarDon Resort with a column letting readers know what fish are biting on, the depth they’re biting at an…
Ashley Naranjo: Leading by example
MOSES LAKE – Posting an unbeaten record in any sport is quite a feat. Remaining undefeated for three years, while winning two state championships, is even more…
Endangered Species Act hits 50 as legislators questions success
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enacted in 1973, the Endangered Species Act turned 50 in 2023 and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that the ESA had been effective…
Fatality accident, GCSO collision shut down SR 17
MOSES LAKE – State Route 17 was closed for nearly four hours Thursday night after two accidents led to the death of one woman and non-fatal injuries for two Gr…
Grant County eyes updating short-term rental rules
EPHRATA — Revised ordinances governing short-term rentals in Grant County will be available for review and challenge through Jan. 20.
ACPR gets involved with Othello schools
OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue board member and Othello resident Kim Bailey do what they can to help the ACPR, and one of the ways they do this is by volunt…
Teaching it all: Steel Wolf Karate offers a blend of martial arts to students
MOSES LAKE – Like many, Robert Heale was involved in martial arts as a child; after decades away from the sport, Heale got back into it and used years of teach…
Bill aims to protect WA residents from secondhand exposure to narcotics
OLYMPIA – The fentanyl crisis is on the proverbial docket for the 2024 Washington Legislative Session.
GCSO urges caution while celebrating at bars
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement warning area residents to be cautious when out at bars regarding Rohypnol, also known as roo…
A long process: Finding the next popular apple variety takes time tenacity
KENNEWICK — For all the research, all the focus groups, all the test marketing, it is the consumer who ultimately decides the success of something new or diffe…
Projected revenues higher than expenses in Soap Lake 2024 budget
SOAP LAKE — The city of Soap Lake is projected to spend about $1.52 million from its general fund in 2024, which is below the revenue projection.
Ephrata passes $40.6M city budget
EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council passed the city’s budget during its December 6 meeting. The budget includes a 3% cost of living increase for city staff and …