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Eight Tigers sign letters of intent
EPHRATA — Eight Tiger student athletes signed their letters of intent to play at the college level next year, on F…
Samaritan imposes visitation restrictions
MOSES LAKE — Flu season is here, and with the increased risk of infection Samaritan Hospital has enacted visitor restrictions in the hospital’s inpatient treatment wards.
Quincy City Council approves $73.6 million 2019 budget
QUINCY — The City of Quincy passed a $73.6 million budget for 2019, including $24 million for continued work on the city’s industrial waste water treatment and…
Manweller submits resignation
ELLENSBURG — Rep. Matt Manweller yesterday tendered his letter of resignation from the state legislature to Gov. Jay Inslee.
GoFundMe page set up to benefit music legend Bonnie Guitar
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake resident Bonnie Guitar is a legend in more ways than one. The storied performer’s career has spanned over 60 years and reached thousands …
Appeals court rejects juror bias claim
SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, rejected a Soap Lake man’s challenge of a jury verdict on the basis of alleged juror bias.
Book-It Theater to perform in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Four north central Washington libraries, including Ephrata, will be enlivened during the week of Christmas vacation by a performance of the Book-It R…
Bike rack built from the ground up
MOSES LAKE — A commissioned project follows a certain sequence, and the first step is for the builder to consult the client.
Same place, different name and look
SOAP LAKE — The Daisy Street building in Soap Lake may be the same, but Akins Harvest Foods in Soap Lake has been making it their own over the past few months …
A Christmas blessing
MOSES LAKE — LaDonna Richie couldn’t have asked for a more random call – or a more impactful and much-desired one, for that matter. When Richie received a call…
Samaritan commissioners approve clinic remodel
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners approved spending about $6.9 million in 2019 to remodel Samaritan Clinic. Hospital officials said the remodeling is required to accommodate a number of new doctors, p…
Extra DUI emphasis patrols happening now
EPHRATA — Drunk/impaired driving is a serious issue and local law enforcement agencies will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on the matter during the month of December.
Moses Lake's Saini crowned Miss India Worldwide
Moses Lake — Moses Lake’s own Shree Saini was named Miss India Worldwide on Friday.
Free Christmas dinner in Moses Lake on Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Community members are invited to a free community Christmas dinner in Moses Lake on Wednesday.
Sheriff proposes special deputy to cover port
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones is proposing to hire an additional deputy to patrol the Port of Moses Lake.
Chico's is back
MOSES LAKE — It took nearly a year, and a little last minute nail biting, but it finally happened.