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Joel Martinez appointed to Moses Lake School Board
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors selected Joel Martinez to fill the vacant District …
A little library stands tall in a Moses Lake neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — Just in front of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moses Lake, atop a post, with steepled roof, arched windows and a simple wooden cross, stands a mini-…
Mattawa keeps wastewater facility going after fire
MATTAWA — The Mattawa wastewater treatment facility is functioning with temporary measures in place after a fire destroyed the blower room early Thursday morni…
Basin briefs for Jan. 13, 2020
NACHES — A Moses Lake woman was injured when the driver of the car she was riding in lost control and rolled near Naches Sunday morning.
Housing, commercial projects issued Grant County building permits
Indoor sports facility, potato sheds among biggest projects
Mattawa wastewater treatment plant burns
MATTAWA — A major fire hit the wastewater treatment plant for the city of Mattawa on Thursday morning.
Homelessness emergency grabs the attention of Washington lawmakers
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are scrambling to confront a crisis that leaves people sleeping out in the cold and rain.
Health district confronts hepatitis A, influenza
EPHRATA — An upsurge of hepatitis A cases across the state has prompted the Grant County Health District to step up vaccination efforts among those most at ris…
Sleep Center offers care close to home
OTHELLO — Those in rural communities know the struggle of getting good healthcare without having to travel a distance to get the care they need.
Contract details new city manager’s job
MOSES LAKE — When new Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams starts work on Jan. 27, the city will be paying her $160,000 per year for an “indefinite term of…
Coin toss picks George mayor
GEORGE — The law in the state of Washington is quite clear.
Brrrrr! Cold weather on the way
A reminder it’s still January
Helping hand: Parents for Parents helps rebuild families
For the parents New in Grant County
Contesting discipline, Moses Lake officer claims department bias
Francis describes discipline as ‘selective’
Grant PUD to pay some debt
Utility will refinance additional debt at lower interest rates
Commissioners ask for meeting to discuss morgue
New facility would be part of new Samaritan Hospital