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Moses Lake Police Department logs for Dec. 26, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Two indicted for pandemic relief fraud
RICHLAND — A federal grand jury has indicted two West Richland business owners for making fraudulent claims for $800,000 in COVID-19 relief under the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, accordin…
Othello Fair, Rodeo return for 2022
OTHELLO — Exhibits, rides, rodeo, a demolition derby, the annual parade; there’s going to be a lot to do at the annual Othello Fair, Othello Rodeo and Demoliti…
First responders observe Patriot Day
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Fire Department firefighter Dustin Boyd rings a bell Sunday morning to sound “the Four Fives” to honor the 2,977 victims — including 34…
Warden celebrates Community Days
WARDEN — Gary Olson always wanted to be the grand marshal of the Warden Community Days Parade.
‘If I can do it to help others, I’m going to do it’
MATTAWA — Grant County Fire District 8 Chief Matt Hyndman said he liked the job of a firefighter from his first fire, back in 1993 when he was a teenager. But …
Preventing monkeypox transmission between people and pets
The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox has caught the attention of healthcare professionals worldwide, especially after the World Health Organization’s declaration of …
Pet of the Week: Revel
Revel is a beautiful girl that will make a great family dog. She’s super sweet and likes going for walks. Revel is house trained, good on a leash and is so exc…
High note
GEORGE — The air around George will be filled with a different sound this week, emanating from fiddles, banjos, mandolins and dobros. It will be high, it will …
Ephrata honors longtime resident and business owner
EPHRATA - The Ephrata City Council gave out the first ever Spirit of Ephrata Award at Wednesday night’s meeting to longtime resident and business owner Mike Sc…
MLHS class of 1962 reunion
Moses Lake High School class of 1962, 60th reunion Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 South Balsam St. Coralee Gill, one of the organizers, said drop-ins, from 1962 or any other class, …
Burn ban issued on Yakama Reservation
SEATTLE — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a ban on open burning on the Yakama Reservation, according to a press release from the EPA. An air quality advisory is also in effect. The burn ban beganFri…
MLSD, teachers union approve three-year contract
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District personnel with instructional certification will receive a 7.5% pay raise for the 2022-23 school year. Moses Lake School…
EHS gets first athletic trainer
EPHRATA - On Sept. 9, Ephrata School District announced the hiring of Marissa Cox who will be the district’s first certified athletic trainer and will also tea…
ACSO seeks help in Othello hit-and-run death
OTHELLO - The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed an Othello man riding his bicycle Friday evening near Othell…
Larson man injured in late-night shooting
MOSES LAKE — A man was injured in a shooting in the Larson community early Friday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to the post, the 31-year-old victim told …