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Mavs suffer loss in districts, conclude season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-4) fell 11-1 to the West Valley Rams Saturday, bringing an end to their …
Tractors, drivers put themselves to the test
MOSES LAKE — In a way, tractor pulling is a series of puzzles.
Pancakes, fire equipment at Firemen's Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — Kids got their own fire hats and stickers and a chance to see a fire truck up close, and everybody got a hearty helping of pancakes and sausage at…
Mattawa man arrested after standoff
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was arrested after surrendering to law enforcement officers during a standoff Saturday evening, then transported to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital after a possible opioid over…
Gunslingers and schoolmarms
MOSES LAKE — The organizers of the Boys and Girls Club banquet organizers thanked the cowboys and dance hall girls, schoolmarms and cavalry soldiers, mountain …
Stinky cloud leaks from Taco Bell after line is broken
MOSES LAKE - A two-inch gas line was broken at the Maiers Rd. Taco Bell in Moses Lake at around 10:30 a.m. Friday, temporarily causing a stir as fire crews and…
'They haven't been there' Living homeless in Moses Lake
On the first afternoon of October, as the skies began to fill with rain clouds, three middle-aged homeless men were situated on the northwest corner of the Ald…
Ephrata council mulls end to business parking restrictions
EPHRATA — The Ephrata city council is considering removing all parking requirements for business licenses in the city limits.
Grant PUD schedules hearings for 2019 budget
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD will sponsor three public hearings for district patrons to review the 2019 budget next week. Hearings are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ephrata, 6 p.m. Tuesday in Moses Lake and 6 p.m. …
Ulta Beauty coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Retailer Ulta Beauty is coming to Moses Lake.
Moses Lake man involved in car/pedestrian accident
CLE ELUM — Washington State Patrol officers are investigating an accident near Cle Elum in which a Moses Lake man hit a pedestrian who allegedly stepped out into the roadway. The man was transported to Harborview M…
MLPD holding community outreach program Sunday
MOSES LAKE — In a continued effort to reach every neighborhood in the city, the Moses Lake Police Department will be holding another community outreach program…
Rotary Club wants coats for kids
MOSES LAKE — With the cold weather of autumn slowly creeping up on the Columbia Basin, the Rotary Club of Moses Lake is collecting coats for this year’s “Coats…
Gene Harwood still dancing at 101
MOSES LAKE — Gene Harwood said he is looking forward to the next reunion at his alma mater. He might not have been the oldest at the St. John all-school reunio…
Samaritan could build new hospital
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials have taken an option on land that could be used to build a new hospital. The project doesn't have an estimated cost…
Flapjacks, firefighters and a fine cause
MOSES LAKE — Don’t make plans for breakfast if you happen to be in Moses Lake on Saturday morning because the Moses Lake Firefighters Breakfast is returning to…