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MLSD hiring 7 elementary assistant principals, financially unrelated to classroom staffing
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is moving to add assistant principals at seven of its largest elementary s…
An apron for every woman in the family
MOSES LAKE — Bonnie Byington’s apron project was something fun in a tough year.
ML woman gets state, county to sign kindness proclamation
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake resident’s hard work and persistence have convinced the state of Washington, Grant County and soon possibly Moses Lake and other towns to declare a kindness day and week.
Grant PUD reliability more than 99 percent
Shortage of candidates for line crew jobs
State Supreme Court: Prosecutor’s office can’t handle murder retrial
EPHRATA — The Washington State Supreme Court has upheld an appeals court decision that ruled the entire Grant County Prosecutor’s Office must be recused from handling the retrial of a Montana man who was previously…
Basin briefs for Feb. 5, 2020
MOSES LAKE — Several smaller governments in Grant County, including the town of Wilson Creek and the Wilson Creek School District, have received mostly clean bills of health from the Washington State Auditor’s Offi…
Before the fire: Mattawa's wastewater treatment facility struggled with reporting
MATTAWA —Reporting issues, as required by the state Department of Ecology, have been a challenge at the Mattawa Wastewater Treatment Facility system over the p…
Port of Royal Slope brings on second office employee
ROYAL CITY – Bonnie Valentine has recently been added to the office staff at the Port of Royal Slope. Valentine is working alongside current port Director Cath…
Mattawa, Royal City students compete in Amazing Shake
SOUTH GRANT COUNTY — Students from two Grant County schools competed in the Amazing Shake on Friday, Jan. 31. The Amazing Shake, started by the Ron Clark Acade…
Warden lift stations discussed at city council meeting
WARDEN – The Warden City Council had a 10-minute meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Othello schools trying to find solution for land problem
OTHELLO — As the Othello City Council is considering changes to the city’s zoning code and comprehensive plan, one proposed change would make it impossible for the Othello School District to develop some property o…
Royal School District talks about more construction at board meeting
ROYAL CITY — Construction was the overarching topic of discussion during a regular meeting of the Royal School Board on Monday, Jan. 27.
Adams County Pet Rescue: Choosing the right pet
You are looking for a new family member. Do you want a dog or cat? Where do you start?
Port of Mattawa welcomes new commissioner
Port of Mattawa welcomes new commissioner
Work on Lions Field ballpark to begin soon
OTHELLO — Lions Field is getting a facelift.
Gubernatorial candidate visits Quincy
QUINCY — Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp made a visit to the American Legion Gun Club of Quincy to give an introduction to himself and to talk about the iss…