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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…
Othello 4th of July celebration canceled
OTHELLO — The annual Fourth of July celebration put on by the Othello Chamber of Commerce has been canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors to talk about works in library series
WENATCHEE — Writers of adventure, science fiction and memoirs will be among the participants in the 2020 summer author lecture series, NCRL Reads, sponsored by…
Michael’s on the Lake in Moses Lake welcomed customers back on Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — Restaurant owners in Grant County happily welcomed customers back to their dining areas after the county moved into Phase 2 of the state’s reopeni…
Coronavirus: New cases in Adams County
OTHELLO — One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Adams County on Thursday, May 28. On Wednesday, six new confirmed cases were reported in the county.
State fights back against fraudulent unemployment insurance claims
MOSES LAKE — Since April 18, the state of Washington has recovered more than $300 million paid in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims, according to a senior official with the Employment Security Department in …
Coronavirus: Eight new cases reported Thursday
GRANT COUNTY — There were eight new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, including four in the Mattawa area, three in Moses La…
Police identify victim from fatal Tuesday night shooting in the Larson community
MOSES LAKE - Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting Tuesday night in the Larson community as 21-year-old Phoenix Johnson of Moses Lake.
State Parks open for free three days in June
OLYMPIA — State park visitors won’t need a Discover Pass for day-use excursions three days in June, according to a press release from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mattawa Farmers Market to open in July
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Farmers Market’s organizer, Diane Hyndman, plans to open the market on July 15.
Samaritan Healthcare logs loss for month of April
MOSES LAKE — The COVID-19 outbreak and measures taken to fight it resulted in a net loss in April for Samaritan Healthcare.
Ephrata barbershop owner Jesus Valencia excited to welcome clients back
EPHRATA — Slik Cutzz barbershop owner Jesus Valencia welcomed clients back into his shop for the first time in a month on Tuesday. Barbers and salons were allo…
Informal car show, cruise fill streets
MOSES LAKE — The parking lot outside of Big Lots on Stratford Road was jammed with cars Saturday night, a display of 90 years of automotive history.
Health officer urges wearing face masks in public
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District wants residents and visitors to mask up – in many public settings.
Coronavirus: Two new cases reported Wednesday
GRANT COUNTY — There were two new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, with both cases located in Moses Lake, according to Gra…
Man dies after Tuesday night shooting in Larson community
MOSES LAKE - A victim of a Tuesday night shooting at the Larson community has died, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.