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Grant County Commissioners allow fireworks, precautions urged
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners decided Monday not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Grant Coun…
New guidelines handed down for indoor fitness facilities in Washington
MOSES LAKE — An update to the requirements and guidelines for indoor training and fitness facilities was issued by Gov. Jay Inslee last week to go into effect …
East Adams Library District adjusting to keep programs going behind closed doors
RITZVILLE — Empty aisles of books and quiet hallways have become the new normal for East Adams Library District employees at the Ritzville Public Library. Like…
Grant County to start installing keyless entry systems
EPHRATA — The Grant County Courthouse and other county buildings will be getting new keyless entry systems on their exterior doors, a project that could cost m…
A life of service: Lee Blackwell remembered
MOSES LAKE — Lee Blackwell, who passed away July 7 at the age of 88, was among the pillars of Moses Lake.
Ephrata council considers two possible new jail sites
EPHRATA — For its next jail, Grant County is looking at two sites in Ephrata.
Othello Fair canceled for 2020
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair, originally scheduled for Sept. 16-19, has been canceled. Fair officials announced the cancellation Aug. 5.
CBTech summer school dry run for fall classes
MOSES LAKE — With the future of the new school year in some doubt — will it be online, in class, or some combination of both — the state’s skill centers are do…
Livestock but no exhibitors allowed during livestock show, sale
MOSES LAKE — All exhibitors will be barred from the livestock show and auction scheduled for Aug. 19-21 or Aug. 20-21. The sale is planned for when the Grant C…
Moses Lake explosive critical to success of Mars rover mission
MOSES LAKE — With the successful launch early Thursday of NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft, a little bit of Moses Lake is now headed to Mars.
Most incumbents comfortably lead in Tuesday primary
EPHRATA — A number of important primary elections took place in Grant County and its legislative districts Tuesday, with incumbents comfortably leading in all …
Moses Lake BMX hosts single-point race event on Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX was able to host a single-point race event this weekend, attracting riders from across the state and Pacific Northwest.
Newhouse stops in Moses Lake before election
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, stopped in Moses Lake on Monday to visit the newly opened headquarters of the Grant County Republican Party, locat…
A chance to give back: Trout Lake Farm holds food distribution
EPHRATA — The line of cars wrapped around the parking lot out into the street in front of Moore Furniture on Basin Street Southwest in Ephrata on Friday aftern…
Working with others crucial to legislative success, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Tom Dent said effectiveness in the Washington Legislature starts with working with people on other sides of the issue, whatever the issue mig…
Heart of a teacher: Gaynor Edwards found her calling and touched lives
MOSES LAKE — Education, like many professions, is often considered a calling. For Moses Lake High School instructor Gaynor Edwards, it was a call she didn’t ex…