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…
Success stories: A local gardener reflects on what did well this summer
MOSES LAKE — There may not be a more joyous time than right now for gardeners, reaping the benefits of their garden’s harvest as summer turns to fall.
Moses Lake man arrested in connection with alleged homicide
A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday in connection with an alleged homicide Sept. 11, according to a Moses Lake Police Department release.
‘Noble calling’: Fallen GCSO deputy honored in ceremony
QUINCY — Law enforcement officers from across the state and elected officials — including Gov. Jay Inslee — gathered at Cave B Estate Winery on Thursday aftern…
COVID-19 still looms large for Samaritan
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, like those throughout the country, continues to provide care for patients with COVID-19.
Othello Fair returns after skipping a year
OTHELLO — Kipton Sams had his pig ready for the arena, brushed clean of wood shavings -- and then it laid back down in the pen. And in an instant, its legs and…
Faith in hope: Ephrata musician fuses talent with funding cancer research
Mary Loeffelbein is a recording artist, worship leader, parent, grandparent and owner of her own music studio, Mary Loeffelbein Studio, where she teaches piano…
Two open houses set for Moses Lake water, sewer rate changes
The city of Moses Lake will have two open house sessions on proposed water and sewer rate changes — taking effect Oct. 26 — Tuesday at the Civic Center council chambers at 401 S. Balsam St.
Republicans schedule meeting, speaker
MOSES LAKE — The September meeting of the Grant County Republican Women will feature Mark Miloscia as a speaker.
Expanding in Quincy: Third-generation family business adds location, brings jobs
QUINCY — Josh Paul, the owner of Raceways Technology, is proud of already beating the odds as a third-generation family-owned company.
Big Bend Community College enrollment down; professor leaves
MOSES LAKE — The unexpected resignation of a Big Bend Community College professor has forced the school to cancel a program this fall and prompt a hunt for a replacement.
Fairgrounds upgrade plans include commercial kitchen, fire suppression system
MOSES LAKE — Planning is underway for upgrades to the commercial, 4-H and agriculture buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds, including a fire suppression system for all three buildings and a new commercial kitc…
Insight may come through God’s own timing
In chapter 9 of John’s gospel there is the story of the man born blind. When I speak this passage, as part of a worship service, I honor the intent of the auth…
Tire collection event scheduled
Grant County residents may dispose of tires for free Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the northwest corner of the intersection of Randolph Road Northeast and 19th Avenue Northeast, north of Moses Lake…
Stratford-Valley roads intersection to be closed for work
The intersection of Stratford and Valley roads will be closed from 3 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Wednesday for reconstruction, according to a release from the city of Moses Lake.
5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ably fended off a recall attempt from Republicans on Tuesday, changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the…