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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 …
Assault charge for man who allegedly fired shots in trailer park
MOSES LAKE — A man who is a convicted felon in El Salvador is facing a serious assault charge in connection with a Friday night non-injury shooting in Moses Lake.
State of Cornfusion: Popcorn seller fills farmers market with flavor
MOSES LAKE — This is not, as the saying goes, your father’s popcorn. Unless your father was into flavors like Dill Pickle, Sweet Lime Habanero and Strawberry L…
Teens hit by car in Moses Lake crosswalk Monday night
MOSES LAKE — A pair of teenagers were struck by a vehicle in Moses Lake Monday night as they were crossing at a crosswalk.
Guilty pleas entered in murder of Quincy teenager
QUINCY — A Quincy man who was 17 when he shot and killed a 17-year-old boy has entered guilty pleas to premeditated murder and attempted assault.
Moses Lake man pleads guilty to 3 counts of child molestation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man entered guilty pleas to child molestation on Monday and will find out his fate during a sentencing hearing on Oct. 30.
MLSD gets ready to sell construction bonds
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District hopes to have $50 million in school construction bonds sold and in the bank by Nov. 1.
Classic and antique tractor pull contest this weekend
MOSES LAKE — Three days of competition to see whose tractor pulls the most weight are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Grant County Fairgrounds…
Homeless camps spring up in ML
MOSES LAKE — A federal court's ruling with regard to the homeless using city parks to camp has led to an increase in homeless camps in Moses Lake as of late.
2 dead in Monday morning collisions in Quincy, Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two women died on Monday in separate early-morning collisions near Moses Lake and Quincy.
Quincy Chamber sponsors membership appreciation event
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize its members – and try to attract some new members – with an afternoon of events Saturday. The Membership Appreciation and Membership Drive is from 2 to …
Results of Warden school survey to be reviewed
WARDEN — The Warden School Board will meet in a study session at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 to review the results of surveys of district residents and current and former school staff. The meeting will be open to the public.
Health and Wellness Expo Cleaning air and healing injured teddy bears
MOSES LAKE — The 2018 Central Washington Health and Wellness Expo arrived on Saturday, bringing together doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, medical devic…
Toxic algae found in Potholes Reservoir
MOSES LAKE — Toxic blue-green algae continues to ooze and bloom across Moses Lake and has found its way into Potholes Reservoir, according to a news release fr…
Grant County burn ban ends today
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will not be extending the previously established burn ban, meaning the ban is lifted as of today.
Mattawa teenager arrested for Homecoming threat
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says a Mattawa teenager has been arrested after making “an online threat” to this year’s homecoming celebrations at Wahluke High School.