General News
The blurb for this section is not filled out
WEATHER: April 20-24
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.
Tradition, connection at center of mariachi, traditional dance
MOSES LAKE — It’s an American tradition for people coming to the United States to bring their cultures with them. . .
Gorge weapons suspect out on bond
EPHRATA - A press release by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon gave an update on the suspect involved in what GCSO initially thought might be a plan to commit a mass shooting at the Gorge Amphithe…
Commission approves Cascade Gas rate increase
LACEY — The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has reached a provisional agreement with Kennewick-based Cascade Natural Gas that will allow the company to go ahead with a $7.2 million rate increase,…
SLSD brings in more than $1,000 at surplus sale
SOAP LAKE - During the Soap Lake School District school board meeting Monday night, Superintendent Kim Casey announced to the board that they raised more than …
Wapato man receives 50-year sentence for three homicides
SPOKANE — A Wapato man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to three counts of second-degree murder on Yakama tribal land has been sentenced to 50 years in fed…
Moses Lake council approves variance for coffee shop
MOSES LAKE — A downtown coffee house seeking to expand to allow drive-through customers cleared the first hurdle with the Moses Lake City Council during a hear…
Former GCSO chief deputy sworn in as MLPD officer
MOSES LAKE — There was a familiar face at the Tuesday meeting of the Moses Lake City Council as former Grant County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Darrik Gregg …
Mattawa man injured in rollover accident
MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was airlifted to a regional hospital Tuesday night after a rollover accident on State Route 243. A report by Washington State Patrol s…
Sports schedule August 24-30
Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events. ...
Run to the Desert gives back to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE – A weekend of music, food games – and most importantly, motorcycles – will be in Soap Lake this weekend for the Run to the Desert motorcycle rally, …
Demo delight
MOSES LAKE - The 2022 Northwest Ag Demolition Derby brought fast-paced fun to participants and excitement to attendees as cars smashed, rolled, collided and ra…
Police records for Aug. 24, 2022
A summary of first responder calls from local law enforcement agencies.
Yakima project “flip-flop” operations underway
YAKIMA – A press release by the Bureau of Reclamation states they will begin their annual “flip-flop” operation in late August to aid in successful spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs. The bureau, in th…
Ephrata SD to hold tech safety lecture
EPHRATA - On Aug. 25, the Ephrata School District will be hosting a free lecture to help families navigate the challenge of creating a safe space online for ch…
State officials ask for help in eliminating invasive species.
OLYMPIA — Officials with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington State Department of Agriculture are asking property owners and…