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WA still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
(The Center Square) – Although Initiative 2117 repealing the state’s cap-and-trade program was rejected by Washing…
Burgess, Jones leading in Grant County primary
EPHRATA — The Grant County Auditor certified the election results for the Aug. 6, primary election on Aug. 20. There were 48,753 registered voters and 17,308 b…
Moses Lake Education Association approves agreement with MLSD
MOSES LAKE — Members of the union representing Moses Lake School District teaching (certificated) staff approved a one-year agreement Tuesday with the Moses La…
Enrollment decline projected in Othello School District budget
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials are projecting lower enrollment for the 2024-25 school year and expect enrollment to keep decreasing in the future.…
New high in entries at Moses Lake Roundup
MOSES LAKE — Nearly 600 entries were made into the 81st Moses Lake Roundup, marking a new high in both contestants throughout the weekend of competition.
Quincy SD implements AI policy, other districts exploring similar action
QUINCY — The Quincy School District will add the use of artificial intelligence to the list of online uses subject to district policy, beginning with the 2024-…
Applications open for tourism promotion grants
EPHRATA — Applications will be open through Sept. 27 for 2025 tourism promotion campaign grants from the Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Chip-seal work near Brewster on Wednesday
BREWSTER — Drivers traveling between Wenatchee and Okanogan should expect delays on US 97 at the Brewster city limits Wednesday.
Washington Lands Commissioner primary race heads toward a recount
(The Center Square) – With fewer than 270 votes separating candidates in the second spot for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, it appears a recount will…
Dragon show
MOSES LAKE — It’s not every day a dragon visits the fair. “That’s exactly what they’re called, a black dragon,” said Don “the Reptile King” Riggs, Thursday…
Serious silliness
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes you just know early on that you want to spend your life doing card tricks. “I saw a show when I was 5, and I thought it was the cool…
FIRE REPORT: Two fires blaze up in Grant County over the weekend
QUINCY — At 2 p.m. Sunday a 35-acre blaze started on Overen Road outside of Quincy. The fire was quickly contained two hours after it started with Fire Distric…
Quincy School District to restrict use of cell phones
QUINCY — Student use of cell phones in the Quincy School District will be restricted during the school day under the provisions of a new policy to be implement…
NEWS BITES: Aug. 20, 2024
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department would like to remind citizens that there is a noise ordinance, according to a statement released Saturday. Mattawa Muni…
Grant County officials address fair shooting
MOSES LAKE — On Aug. 19, the Grant County Commissioners and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office held a meeting to discuss the shooting Friday night at the fair. …
Coulee-Hartline School District receives clean audit
COULEE CITY — In the most recent assessment audit conducted by the Office of the Washington State Auditor, Coulee-Hartline School District No. 151 was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable state law…