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‘I have been incredibly blessed’
MOSES LAKE — When LeAnne Parton steps down as executive director of the Big Bend Community College Foundation at t…
Sip & Stroll to offer greater variety of sips
MOSES LAKE — Sip & Stroll, the Downtown Moses Lake’s annual celebration of wine and local business, is expanding its horizon this year. “In years past, Sip …
Meet Buggy
Buggy has been at Grant County Animal Outreach just over a year and is eager to find his forever home. He’s a 3-year-old terrier-pit bull mix who is good with …
Moses Lake Roundup final results
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup has concluded, bringing together the best of the Columbia River Circuit. Stetson Wright earned All-Around Cowboy, rack…
Moses Lake Scorpions find success at Bocce regionals
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Scorpions Special Olympics Bocce team concluded their season while hosting the East Regional Bocce Competition over the weekend. By…
‘Connelly Park is back’
MOSES LAKE — Nearly three months after a powerful windstorm left Connelly Park looking like a disaster zone, the popular Moses Lake recreation area is set to r…
Fewer incidents, increased attendance at 2026 Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — An increased law enforcement and security presence helped keep incidents at the 2026 Grant County Fair to a minimum.
Royal School District enrollment dropping gradually
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District is experiencing the same declining enrollment trends that are affecting other local school districts. Royal Superintende…
Gas prices rise again across Washington, Grant and Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices continued to climb across Washington and the Columbia Basin this week, with both Grant and Adams counties posting double-digit inc…
Groff Elementary to reopen with ribbon cutting, facility tours
MOSES LAKE — The repaired Groff Elementary school will be introduced to Moses Lake School District patrons with a ribbon cutting and facility tour Aug. 31. The…
Soap Lake City Council appoints tourism committee, opens applications for open seat
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted at its Aug. 19 meeting to appoint five members to serve on the tourism committee, advancing the city’s efforts to …
Creativity clicks into place at Grant County Fair Lego Build-Off
MOSES LAKE — Some people work all year on an artwork or craft project to enter at the fair. And some young creators make theirs on the spot. “They (the kids…
Brothers rack up honors for heifer and lamb
MOSES LAKE—Two brothers left with a few Grand Championship titles at the Grant County Fair. Eli Ahmann, 15, and his brother, Zach, 12, won several categories i…
Royal City’s new police union to begin contract negotiations
ROYAL CITY — Negotiations should begin soon between the union representing the Royal City Police Department and the city. Royal City Council members appointed …
Masquers Gala to take a trip back to the ’80s
SOAP LAKE — Be ready to be transported to the age of Madonna, Ferris Bueller and New Coke at the Masquers Theater Gala Aug. 29. The theme is ’80s Prom Night…