General News
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On ‘Wicked’ in print
MOSES LAKE — “Wicked” and the sequel “Wicked: For Good” have taken over my household. After the first watch at Fai…
Grant County Commissioners honor Public Works personnel
EPHRATA — On May 3, the Grant County Commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing public works staff and National Public Works Week.
Electric Co-op donates to local organizations
RITZVILLE — Big Bend Electric Co-op’s non-profit, Caring Neighbors, has announced the 12 recipients of more than $9,000 in grants, the organization said in a press release Wednesday.
Washington State Department of Agriculture to begin trapping pests
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning its annual hunt for pests that threaten the state’s environment and agricultural industry…
More battery manufacturing likely in Moses Lake
WOODINVILLE — Group14 Technologies, which makes components for rechargeable batteries, announced Wednesday it has raised $400 million to help build a major production facility in Moses Lake. “We’re now ready to …
Soap Lake mayor resigns
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Alex Kovach announced his resignation at the Soap Lake City Council meeting on May 4. In a press release dated April 22, but not…
Putting the best plate forward important at culinary event
MOSES LAKE — The Samaritan Healthcare Foundation didn’t call their fundraiser Bourbon & Bowties on a whim - it was all in on black tie, sparkly dresses, all th…
Othello council moves forward with annexations
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will research the steps required to annex city-owned properties that are currently outside of the town’s city limits. Commu…
Area farmers eligible for drought disaster loans
MOSES LAKE — Farmers and producers in 20 Washington counties will have until Dec. 22 to file for emergency loans following a drought disaster declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Ephrata track and field comes out on top at Connell
The Ephrata and Quincy High School track and field teams competed at the Connell Invitational on Friday.
Caution encouraged as motorcycles return to roadways
It’s spring, and among other things, that means that many motorcycle owners are returning to the road. The American Motorcycle Association is asking car and truck drivers to remember that motorcycles are out there …
Moses Lake clergy, community leaders gather for Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — It’s been three years since the city’s clergy and its public officials have been able to gather for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. This year tho…
MLPD officers prevent carjacking, rescue children
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police officers foiled an attempted carjacking Tuesday, saving two children who were in the vehicle according to an MLPD statement. Around noon, an off-duty police officer spotted Salvado…
Roundabout construction at SR 17 and Grape Dr. to start next week
MOSES LAKE — Construction is scheduled to start Monday on a new roughly $2.3 million roundabout at the intersection of State Route 17 and Grape Drive in Moses …
Air Force 2 visits Moses Lake
A C-32A — the military version of the Boeing 757 — with the tail number 80001 taking off from the Grant County International Airport during a series of touch-a…
Battery manufacturer listed as new owner of Xyleco building
MOSES LAKE — Battery maker Sila Nanotechnologies appears to be the new owner of the long-empty Xyleco Building at 3741 Road N NE, right across the road from REC Silicon. In a filing with the Washington Secretary…