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MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Ephrata boil-water advisory still in effect
EPHRATA — A boil-water advisory remains in effect in Ephrata, at least until city officials learn the results of tests on water samples taken Monday. Full test…
News bites for Aug. 23, 2023
GEORGE — An Everest, Kansas, woman was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault – domestic violence, early Monday morning after she allegedly shot her boyfriend after he h…
GoFundMe hub set up for fire victims
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — A centralized hub has been established at GoFundMe for anyone who would like to help people affected by wildfires in eastern Washington, ac…
His father’s son
MOSES LAKE — Some children of legendary performers struggle to get out from under their famous parent’s shadow when they make a name for themselves. Ned LeDoux…
Going to market
MOSES LAKE — It’s kind of a high point, the moment when hard work is rewarded in hard cash. Livestock sales are an integral part of a county fair, when a 4-…
Spokane-area fires claim two lives, trigger evacuations
SPOKANE — Fires in the Spokane area, including two over 10,000 acres, claimed at least two lives as well as causing evacuations and traffic hassles over the we…
Nominations open Sept. 1 for Education Service District board position
WENATCHEE — Nominations will be accepted from Sept. 1 to 16 for a position on the North Central Education Service District board representing five school districts in Grant County. The NCESD board member will re…
Masquers announces auditions for ‘Elf: The Musical'
SOAP LAKE — Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 for the Masquers Theater production of “Elf: The Musical.” Auditions will be at the theater, 322 East Main St., Soap Lake; actors only need to attend one audit…
Chamber, sponsors give breakfast to fair youth
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, with help from local businesses sponsorships, provided breakfast for 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Washin…
‘Very preliminary’ 2024 Grant PUD budget released
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers could see an overall 2.5% rate increase in 2024. The preliminary 2024 budget was released for the first review at the PUD …
'It’s always a good show'
MOSES LAKE — The 80th year of the Moses Lake Roundup was celebrated Thursday through Friday, when competitors from around the world traveled to Moses Lake for …
Boil water advisory issued for Ephrata
EPHRATA — Ephrata residents in the southeast and northeast sections of town are being advised to boil city water before drinking it. The boil-water advisory wa…
Hundreds attend Grant County Fair Livestock Awards
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County branches and chapters of 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Washington State Grange partnered to host the annual livestock awards…
New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner
PULLMAN - Washington State University will develop a new test that could save wheat growers millions of dollars thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Food …
Pedal tour
OTHELLO — Axel Andersson said his travels on a bike, which brought him and his dad Eric to Othello Thursday, started with a dilemma back in 2018. “It was af…