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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…
Candidates seek seats 4, 5 on Moses Lake City Council
Mark Fancher and Plasido Lindsey Jr. are vying for Moses Lake City Council Position 4.
Commissioners continue public hearing on site for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Tuesday continued a public hearing to Nov. 10 on a proposed budget extension for the possible purchase of land for a new Grant County Jail.
Corn spill at intersection means treats for chickens
MOSES LAKE — Halloween came early for some local chickens.
Police seek two in connection with alleged armed robbery
The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
Quincy police seek two men in connection to alleged armed robbery
The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
Voting in Quincy: School board candidates focus on academics, diversity
QUINCY — Two candidates are vying for a seat on the Quincy School Board.
Fifteen local WSP troopers lose jobs due to mandate
Fifteen Washington State Patrol commissioned officers who cover Grant and Adams counties, as well as other areas in WSP’s districts 4 and 6, of which the count…
Fear for fun: Othello Straw Maze scares through October
OTHELLO — Lily McIndoe knew exactly what she wanted to be Friday night, and she gave careful instructions to Stephanie Carl, who was painting her face.
A little warmth: Family donates clothing to anyone who needs it
MOSES LAKE — Love. That’s what makes Cal Rice and his wife Jackie drive out with a big truck full of clothes to give away to whomever needs them.
Old Hotel Art Gallery to return to in-person fundraiser Saturday
OTHELLO — After a year’s hiatus, the Old Hotel Art Gallery will hold its annual fundraising dinner and auction in person Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish at 616 E. Juniper St. The silent auction starts …
Othello wants ideas on spending COVID-19 relief funds
OTHELLO — A second public hearing has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 to take comments and ideas from Othello residents on the best use of about $2.3 million the town has or will have as part of federal COVID-1…
Royal Slope seniors to host soup luncheon
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Slope Senior Center will sponsor a free soup luncheon at noon Oct. 27 in the community center at the Royal City Golf Course and RV Park at 13702 Dodson Road.
New Othello hangar finished
OTHELLO — It took a little while longer than anyone expected, but the new, 10-bay airplane hangar at the Othello Municipal Airport is finally open for business.
Quincy man dies from injuries in collision
A Quincy man died and two others were injured in a collision Tuesday night at state Route 282 and Road A Northwest, near Ephrata, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Moses Lake firefighters lose jobs over mandate
Three Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters were forced from their jobs Monday because they did not get the COVID-19 vaccine, but an online petition was star…