General News
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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…
Ready for a change: Grant County Prosecutor announces his resignation
EPHRATA — Grant County Prosecuting Attorney Garth Dano recently announced he’ll resign at the end of the year.
Tax committee recommends $309,900 for tourism projects
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met Wednesday to discuss how the $309,900 hotel/motel tax mone
Fun for all ages: Moses Lake Senior Center not just for seniors
MOSES LAKE — Despite the name, the Moses Lake Senior Center isn’t just for seniors – it’s for the whole community – and is bursting with activities throughout …
Rev. Klockers: A picture may represent a thousand words – and more
We have a couple of boxes in the basement that contain photographs. They represent quite a collection of history for both Jeanne and myself.
State reports smallest wheat crop in decades; barley crop also down
MOSES LAKE — It was a rotten growing season for wheat farmers in the Columbia Basin, as the state’s wheat growers reported the smallest harvest in 57 years.
Moses Lake to consider tourism projects
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on Tuesday heard arguments from representatives of about 11 entities wanting a chunk of the annual hotel/motel tax money awarded each year to promot…
Mattawa, Granger negotiate deal on interim police chief
MATTAWA — Granger Police Chief Estevan Araguz has been hired on an hourly basis by the city of Mattawa while the two towns negotiate an interlocal agreement.
‘Skill and tenacity’: Moses Lake man reflects on flying in the U.S. Navy
MOSES LAKE — More than 800 times. That’s how often Lew Mason landed on aircraft carriers as a U.S. Navy bomber pilot. And it’s just a little bit harder than l…
Othello to hold public hearing on ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council will have a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 for input on proposed updates to the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.
Othello Fall Clean Up in November
OTHELLO — Othello residents can dispose of leaves, branches trimmed from shrubs and trees and other yard waste during the 14th annual Fall Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
AC Pet Rescue schedules fundraiser
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue will have a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday with the help of Jordan’s Way, an organization that raises money for ani…
Six injured in two-vehicle collision near Royal City
Six men were injured Tuesday morning in a collision on state Route 26, southeast of Royal City, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Spreading Ephrata’s wings
EPHRATA — The one thing Greg Becken likes about his new job as the executive director of the Port of Ephrata is he gets to be both in charge and still go out a…
ML girl hospitalized with rare condition linked to COVID-19
The Rowe family, of Moses Lake, has been through a lot in the last couple of months, especially when their daughter developed a rare complication from COVID-19…
Annual coats drive seeks donations at ML locations
MOSES LAKE — Donations of coats will be accepted through Oct. 31 for the annual Coats 4 Kids coat drive, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and Cobie’s Fine Dry Cleaning.