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MLHS Pals graduates class of 2026
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School hosted the 2026 graduation ceremony for the Pals Club Friday inside the high s…
Armed student tip leads to more police at Frontier Middle School
MOSES LAKE — An anonymous tip about a student bringing a gun to school led more police at Frontier Middle School on Thursday.
Needle exchange coming to Grant County
EPHRATA — A needle exchange program is coming to Grant County this month, part of the Grant County Health District’s efforts to deal with the opiates crisis.
Communities consider cryptocurrency challenge
MOSES LAKE — New technologies and businesses present new challenges, as the arrival of cryptocurrency has demonstrated.
Brian Barlow running for Grant County District Court judge
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Grant County District Court Commissioner Brian Barlow has decided to run for Grant County District Court Judge Position No. 1.
Pooches on patrol 2 local K-9 teams graduate from K-9 training academy
SPOKANE — Locals will soon be seeing two new K-9 officers out on the streets, as the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office each had a …
Warnick announces bid for second term
MOSES LAKE — Sen. Judy Warnick announced this week that she seeking a second term as a state senator representing the 13th District.
Jeff Foster announces run for County Commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Local businessman and Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board member Jeff Foster recently announced his intention to file to run f…
Warden council seeks new member, approves well projects
WARDEN — If you live in the city of Warden, and are interested in serving on the city council, the city council wants to hear from you.
Grant County PUD establishes new rate class
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the creation of a new rate class, designed for new industries. The “evolving industries” class will be implemented by August 1. The actual rate is still to be …
Newhouse holding 'Opioid Summit' in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Opioid abuse in America has become an epidemic. Lawmakers, health officials and police officials are taking steps to combat the problem and their …
Man shot in foot Tuesday night in Lakeview
SOAP LAKE — A 38-year-old man who was shot in the foot Tuesday night in Lakeview is not cooperating with Grant County Sheriff’s Office investigators.
Grant PUD establishes new rate class
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the creation of a new rate class, designed for new - and untried - industries. The “evolving industries” class will be implemented by Aug. 1. The actual rate i…
Court affirms convictions in Jack in the Box murder
SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, has affirmed the convictions of a Moses Lake man who was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection…
Council honors new Central Washington Eagle Scouts
MOSES LAKE — Nine new Eagle Scouts from the Grand Columbia Council were honored on Saturday at an annual council dinner in Ellensburg.
Big Bend CC holds Honor Society induction
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa added 19 new members in its spring induction ceremony Monday. Phi Theta Kappa is the Nat…