Local News
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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 …
Plants and ESA discussed at Grant PUD meeting
EPHRATA — The potential for a plant species to be listed as an endangered species was a subject of discussion at a recent commission meeting of the Grant County PUD.
Man gets 2 months for trying to elude state trooper
MOSES LAKE — A man who crashed into a guardrail and tried to elude a state trooper at speeds in excess of 115 mph last month will be spending two months in jail.
In for re-pears: more ideas for this versatile fruit
I thought I would try to find even more ways to enjoy the fresh pears we've had this season. While there is a certain amount of joy of biting into a fully ripe and juicy pear, sometimes you want to try something a …
2nd Harvest Mobile Market coming to Quincy, Grand Coulee
QUINCY — The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market will be making a stop in Quincy tomorrow and Grand Coulee later in the month to distribute food to local families in nee…
Moses Lake school enrollment under projection
MOSES LAKE — Efforts to cut 5 percent from this year’s Moses Lake School District budget may be hampered by lower-than-projected student enrollment.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
MOSES LAKE — Even if there wasn’t nearly $40,000 raised for the 2018 Moses Lake Walk to End Alzheimer’s the unified front that was presented by community membe…
Justice for Audrey
EPHRATA — Audrey Grubb's smile pointed toward a pure soul. The little girl could have been any number of things, but family members say she had her sights set …
Cases of chickenpox confirmed in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials are urging residents to take precautions after “a cluster of confirmed and probable chickenpox cases” in three Moses Lake schools and a Moses Lake church.
Man struck by semi in Quincy dies
QUINCY - The person who was fatally struck by a semi-truck just outside of Quincy on Thursday has been identified as an 18-year-old Quincy resident.
Volunteers refurbish Doolittle Park
MOSES LAKE — Doolittle Park on Patton Boulevard has always been a community project.
Ephrata police continue shooting investigation
EPHRATA — Ephrata Police continue to investigate a shooting last week on Basin Week that left a man injured.
Health board seeks consensus on closing events over air quality
EPHRATA — Officials with the Grant County Health District are seeking a county-wide consensus when dealing with hazardous air quality during large public events, such as the Grant County Fair or events at Live Nati…
Phragmites invade Grant County water
This is the last article from the Grant County Weed Board for this year. The information provided has helped Grant County residents with weed control, as represented by feedback reaching this desk. Thanks so much f…
Payback extension considered for Crescent Bar water
EPHRATA — A proposal to increase the payback period for Crescent Bar homeowner associations for new water and wastewater treatment facilities will be considere…
Semi strikes pedestrian south of Quincy
A semi-truck struck a pedestrian on Highway 281 southbound just outside of Quincy Thursday afternoon, temporarily closing the highway in both directions.