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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
Coronavirus cases reported at Adams County Jail
RITZVILLE — Three inmates at the Adams County Jail have tested positive for coronavirus. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced the test results Aug. 11.
Veterans job fair canceled
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Veterans Advisory Board members have announced the cancellation of the annual veterans job fair, which had been scheduled for Sept. 26 at Grant County Fairgrounds.
MLPD makes arrest in connection with Quincy case
QUINCY — Moses Lake Police arrested a Quincy man Wednesday after Quincy Police found a dead body at a home.
Microsoft donates to BBCC computer science program
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s computer science program recently received a $10,000 donation from Microsoft, according to a press release.
Children’s Learning Center of Ephrata stays open, adapts to difficult time
EPHRATA — Kate and Steve DuVall with the Children’s Learning Center of Ephrata continue to work, in this unusual time, to offer opportunities for parents and f…
One new coronavirus case in Adams County, 27 in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials said there were 27 new cases of coronavirus in the district on Wednesday. The Adams County Health Department reported one new case, in Hatton.
Sewing provides creative outlet
MOSES LAKE — The thing is, people still can’t get around as much as they like in this summer of coronavirus. And while winter is still off in the distance, it’…
Richard Stevens: The job is important, not the commissioner
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioner Richard Stevens said it’s the job that matters.
Quincy irrigation season-end dates announced
The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District announced its final dates for the irrigation season in a press release Tuesday.
Downtown Moses Lake to offer more outdoor seating
MOSES LAKE — A block-long stretch of Third Avenue in downtown Moses Lake, from Division to Ash, is going to start closing on Fridays and Saturdays to encourage…
Grant County Fairgrounds livestock auction details announced
MOSES LAKE — Exhibitors participating in the livestock sale at Grant County Fairgrounds will drop off their animals Aug. 19, and the sale will be held Aug. 20 …
Rent assistance program offered
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource, a non-profit organization that provides services to low-income households, has a program designed to prevent homelessness due to impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
More than 100 golfers turn out for chamber tournament
MOSES LAKE — Over 100 players descended on Moses Lake Golf Club for the 20th annual Golf Scramble, hosted by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 7. …
Hundreds recover from coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District said Monday that there have been 688 county residents who have recovered in the last two weeks from an earlier diagnosis of the coronavirus. Patients are considered recover…
Adventures in climbing: Youth Dynamics helps Moses Lake kids rise to the next level
MOSES LAKE — Some amazing conversations can happen on the side of a rock face, said Todd Welch.