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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…
Jeff Foster wins MLIRD board vote
MOSES LAKE — Jeff Foster has been elected to a third term as a director on the board overseeing the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.
Cause of bus driver’s death released
Died as a result of the accident
PUD rates for ‘emerging industry’ discussed
Commissioners will make decision in early 2020
Basin briefs for Dec. 16, 2019
TOPPENISH — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, will host a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women on Dec. 16 at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center.
Woman who kicked arresting officers sentenced to year in prison
EPHRATA — A 26-year-old Ephrata woman will spend just over a year in prison after stealing a vehicle in October, attacking officers when they attempted to arrest her and shouting that she was going to kill them.
Tour bus driver dies after collision with school bus
QUINCY — A tour bus operator died Friday after the vehicle he was operating rear-ended a school bus that was disabled in the westbound lane of Road 5-Northwest.
Animal shelters rely on donations
As with any nonprofit organization, Adams County Pet Rescue is continually in need of cash donations. Isabella Pruneda, staff member at the shelter, said it he…
A Celtic Christmas: Geoffrey Castle to perform in concert Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Musician Geoffrey Castle will bring a Celtic twist to Christmas music Sunday. The curtain goes up on “A Celtic Christmas” at 5 p.m. at the Wallens…
Quincy man sentenced to three months for domestic violence
A Quincy man pleaded guilty to third-degree domestic violence assault after reportedly kicking in the front door to his victim’s residence, grabbed her by the neck and punched her in the face several times, knockin…
Tip a Cop raises money for charity
MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact that was Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones, Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr and uniformed law enforcement officers handing out…
Scotty’s Auto Repair moves to new location
Also celebrating 25th anniversary
Health District mulls restrictions on display and sale of drug paraphernalia
EPHRATA — The Grant County Health District is considering an ordinance that would restrict the display and sale of drug paraphernalia in convenience stores.
Othello looking for donations for Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — About 45 years ago, four volunteer firefighters decided to make Christmas food and gift baskets and give them to seven families who needed some extra…
Moses Lake forward looks to follow family’s basketball tradition
MOSES LAKE — Basketball lineage runs deep in the Karstetter family. Meagan, a sophomore with the Chiefs this season, looks to follow in this tradition as she c…
Grant PUD reviews customer survey
Residential customers surveyed every two years