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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…
Grant County road projects lined up
MOSES LAKE — Road construction is projected to start in June on a section of Stratford Road from Road 12 Northeast to Road 16 Northeast.
Local Democrats urge participation despite Sanders’ decision
GRANT COUNTY — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday after a number of primary losses to fellow candidate Joe Biden.
Coronavirus: Confirmed cases up to 98 in Grant County, 30 in Adams
GRANT COUNTY — Four more Grant County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the county’s total to 98, the Grant County Health District reported Wednesday evening.
COVID-19 costs health district about $200K
EPHRATA — The COVID-19 outbreak has cost Grant County Health District around $202,000 in the last six weeks as staffers contact people who have or may have come into contact with those who have tested positive for …
Churches work to meet challenge of coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Christian church services are among the many activities affected by the restrictions on movement and gatherings prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
In the blood: Auctioneer grew up in the business
MOSES LAKE — It all starts with a tongue twister.
Church gives first look at temple for Moses Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a rendering of its planned Moses Lake Washington Temple.
Aid begins to trickle to troubled companies
MOSES LAKE — Gov. Jay Inslee was only a few minutes into his formal announcement on Tuesday of grants of up to $10,000 for struggling small businesses when the first applications arrived at Grant County Economic De…
Inslee may call legislature for a special session
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that it is probable he may call state legislators back to the Capitol for a special session before January to work toward providing additional relief and assistance funding in…
State COVID-19 response official: Hospital surge capacity should be adequate across state
OLYMPIA — Public health officials say they are scrambling to make sure hospitals will have enough beds, respirators and protective equipment in preparation for the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in our state.
Closure of state recreation areas extended through May 4
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the state Department of Natural Resources ann…
Speed limit cut on section of Stratford Road
MOSES LAKE — The speed limit along a section of Stratford Road has been reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph. The change affects the section from the Stratford Road-Harris Road Northeast intersection to Stratford’s inters…
Grant County Animal Outreach still busy
MOSES LAKE — April 3 was a good day for Lamb Chop.
Moses Lake resident provides a little lockdown cheer
MOSES LAKE — One Moses Lake resident has decided the town needs a little cheering up during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Exhibit extended at Moses Lake museum
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center has extended its current art exhibit through June 11 and canceled the opening reception for the exhibit originally scheduled to follow it.