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WEATHER: Jan. 22-28, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy with a high near 33 and light and variable winds. Gradually clearing overnight, becoming mostly c…
Church service project prepares snack packs
Can a snack help? Yes it can, according to New Hope and Child Protective Services, both agencies that serve families in crises. When children are involved in …
Holiday haul: Soap Lake Police Department Shop With A Cop event brings law enforcement closer to community
SOAP LAKE — The fifth annual Soap Lake Police Department Shop With A Cop – meant to give to those in need in the community and highlight the community-based po…
Quincy approves $91.7 million budget for 2022
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $91.7 million budget for 2022, largely to cover a number of major planned water treatment an…
Moses Lake man appears in court on rape charges
A Moses Lake man accused of raping a child, which resulted in a baby’s birth, had his first appearance Thursday afternoon in Grant County Superior Court.
A season to shine: Light Up Moses Lake winners brighten the winter gloom
MOSES LAKE — Brady Wiltbank is clear that even if there weren’t a contest for the best-lit house in Moses Lake, he’d still decorate his home and yard with ligh…
Handy ideas: Some options for last-minute gifts for DIYers in your life
MOSES LAKE — Let’s face it, time’s about up for getting those Christmas gifts.
Odessa company issues recall due to E. coli risk
Odessa’s Schoonover Farms LLC on Thursday voluntarily recalled raw whole milk and cream because it might be contaminated with E. coli (Escherichia coli bacteria), according to a release from the company.
On pause: Ephrata halts work on sewer improvements after archaeological find
Construction of sewer improvements on Third Avenue in Ephrata has been put on hold after some unspecified archaeological artifacts were found while crews were …
Warden School District voters to weigh in on two levies
WARDEN — Warden School District voters will decide the fate of two levy requests in a special election Feb. 8.
Four subcontractor workers fired in political banner incident at MLSD site
Four employees of a subcontractor have been dismissed from their positions after raising a political banner with epithets directed at President Joe Biden at th…
Quincy girls wrestling team pushes forward
The Quincy High School Lady Jack wrestlers battled at Ephrata High School on Tuesday with nearly every QHS wrestler taking home at least one win.
Chiefs take 2nd place at Cadet Classic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Chiefs wrestling team took second place in the Cadet Classic in Yakima on Saturday, according to head coach Jaime Garza.
Washtucna teen injured in Adams County collision
A Washtucna teenager was injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision about nine miles south of Ritzville in Adams County, according to the Washington State Patr…
Shopping with a purpose: Kids, local law enforcement officers take carts through store aisles in search of gifts
OTHELLO — Addy Martinez knew exactly what she wanted, and exactly where it was. She went shopping Saturday as part of the Othello Police Department’s annual Sh…
Catholic Charities in Grant County shortlisted for housing grant
Three low-income housing projects across Grant County have been shortlisted for possible state funding in 2022.