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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…
Evoking WWII, Inslee urges manufacturers to produce vital equipment
Inslee urges manufacturers to join fight, acknowledges likely need to extend stay at home order
For now, Spring Festival planning continues
MOSES LAKE — As of Wednesday, planning is continuing for the Moses Lake Spring Festival, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend.
Food processors increase production to meet high demand
EAGLE, Idaho — Potato processor Lamb Weston said that grocery store sales of frozen french fries and processed potatoes “are up significantly” as a result of t…
Grant County landfill to close temporarily
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioner’s Office announced in a press release that Grant County’s landfill will close to the public beginning on Friday.
Port commissioner Kent Jones has unique hobby
MOSES LAKE — If the pen is mightier than the sword, Port Commissioner Kent Jones has quite the arsenal.
Coronavirus: 20 confirmed cases in Adams County, up from 5 late last week
ADAMS COUNTY - There are now 20 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, up from just five cases less than a week ago with confirmed cases in the Lind, Othello and Ritzville areas, according to the Adams County He…
Three Moses Lake Boeing employees test positive for COVID-19
Boeing announced late Wednesday that three of it’s Moses Lake employees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
Coronavirus: 73 confirmed cases countywide
73 confirmed cases countywide, with new cases in Moses Lake, Mattawa, Quincy and the Othello area.
Coronavirus: 69 cases in Grant County, first report of person recovering from hospitalization
69 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County
Moses Lake dentist uses time, materials to help other medical professonals
MOSES LAKE — Craig Harder has the equipment, and right now he has the time on his hands. So he’s using his equipment and time for a project to help other medic…
State health officer discusses COVID-19 trends
OLYMPIA — Limited data seems to suggest that COVID-19 activity is increasing in Washington, but it does not seem to be increasing exponentially, according to Kathy Lofy, state health officer with the Department of …
Moses Lake man remembers his Navy service with carrier replica
MOSES LAKE — Robin Major enjoyed serving on the USS Bennington.
Most large local industrial employers remain in operation
MOSES LAKE — Most of the region’s largest businesses are either too specialized or essential to the fight against the COVID-19 virus to change to producing medical goods or equipment, according to the head of a loc…
Red Cross blood drive still set for April 22
EPHRATA — Planning is continuing for a Red Cross blood drive tentatively scheduled for 12:30 to 6 p.m., April 22, at the Ephrata Recreation Center.
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments