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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…
Samaritan Hospital lifts quarantine
MOSES LAKE — A Samaritan Hospital patient has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus, and the quarantine has been lifted for all those believed to have been exposed, according to a press release from Grant County H…
COVID-19 tent set up at local health center
MOSES LAKE — As medical facilities across the state brace for the impact of coronavirus, Moses Lake Community Health Center has set up a tent in the back parki…
Warden pioneer Edna Watkins celebrates 100th birthday
She lived almost 90 years on the family farm
Samaritan patient tests negative for coronavirus, second case presumed positive
MOSES LAKE — A Samaritan Hospital patient has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus, and the quarantine has been lifted for all those believed to have been ex…
Computer science students prepare for life after graduation
MOSES LAKE — Tom Willingham came to Big Bend Community College to teach computer science. You know, hardware, software, programming, networking. The stuff of c…
Region prepares for COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital has set up a 24-hour hotline for individuals who think they might have or have been exposed to the Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Police dog returns to Moses Lake after successful surgery
MOSES LAKE — Hundreds turned out Wednesday to welcome home wounded Moses Lake Police Department patrol dog Chief after he was airlifted to Pullman for emergenc…
Grant PUD commissioners to vote on Class 17 rate increase
But increases for ‘emerging industries’ smaller than anticipated
Moses Lake Quiznos closure latest of many for company
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Quiznos shop, at 933 N. Stratford Road, Unit D, closed recently, the latest of many closures in the nationwide submarine sandwich chain’s decline over the past decade.
Skills center sale designed to teach money management
Students also learned about marketing, customer service
‘Privacy is like a toothbrush’: White Hatter helps grade schoolers stay safe online
MOSES LAKE — There are just some things you don’t want to share with other people.
Othello Chamber hosts annual awards banquet
OTHELLO — The Othello Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards banquet on Friday night at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Othello.
Royal School District visits Ron Clark Academy
ROYAL CITY — Last month, 17 Royal School District staff members went to visit the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, during a rescheduled regular board mee…
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival set for March 20-22
OTHELLO — Sandhill cranes, geographic history, lectures, activities for kids and birdwatching tours will be among the attractions at the 23rd annual Othello Sa…
Royal City Council approves park plan
ROYAL CITY — While it may take some time to develop, Royal City now has a plan to improve its city park. After a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Royal …