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Soap Lake looking to seat salary commission
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is seeking residents to serve on its newly reactivated Salary Commission, a citi…
PUD scam making the rounds again
EPHRATA — A classic scam is making its way around again, targeting Grant County PUD customers.
Sandwiches made with love
MOSES LAKE — “Many hands make light the work.”
Accident west of Othello leaves 1 dead
OTHELLO — A late Monday accident west of Othello left one man dead, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Teenage suspects fleeing from police brought down by K9
DESERT AIRE — With the help of K9 Edo, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office caught two of three teenagers who took a motor vehicle without permission in Desert Ai…
Chico's owner looks to reopening
MOSES LAKE — Mitch Zornes was having dinner when he got the phone call telling him that his restaurant, Chico’s Pizza, was on fire.
Inmate attacks deputy in court, gets tased
EPHRATA — A corrections deputy was attacked in open court by an unshackled Grant County Jail inmate Tuesday morning. The incident prompted significant discussion in court on Tuesday regarding the shackling of inmat…
PUD commissioners delay vote on new CEO contract
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners voted to table a proposed contract with general manager Kevin Nordt Tuesday, after proposing a new contract at the Nov. 29 meeting. The vote was 3-2, with commissioners Terr…
Judge finds probable cause for Jesus Torres charges
EPHRATA - A judge found probable cause on Tuesday for the charges that have filed against Jesus Torres in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left tw…
Homeless barred from ML parks at night
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will no longer allow individuals to camp in city parks between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to an ordinance passed by the Moses Lake C…
Accused father killer to undergo competency evaluation
EPHRATA — Amid questions about his mental health, a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in late November has been ordered to under…
Samaritan CEO wins national award
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare chief executive officer Theresa Sullivan was one of 50 hospital executives nationwide to be recognized by an award from the A…
December, and snow, are here
MOSES LAKE — Why yes, it’s December. That snow out there is one way Mother Nature makes that clear.
UW Marching Band parents, alums donate to George Elementary
GEORGE — Nearly 50 people were injured on Thanksgiving after a bus full of University of Washington Marching Band members rolled on Interstate 90 near George. …
Duck needs slower cooking than other birds
I thought I would tackle something I haven't worked with very much, a duck.
Bill to protect salmon, steelhead from sea lions clears U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill designed to curb sea lions preying on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River and select tributaries passed through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.