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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…
Othello solves contract issues with engineer
OTHELLO — The company overseeing the $1.7 million redrilling of Othello’s crooked No. 3 well is now working with a city contract.
Judge finds Ismael Ortiz not guilty of murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was on trial for the death of a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar almost two years ago was acquitted on Monday.
Pool filling up for summer
MOSES LAKE — Think of filling that backyard wading pool with a garden hose. Just on a much, much bigger scale.
Former Warden teacher free on bail
EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.
Sundae best: ice cream toppings from scratch
I was thinking about ice cream toppings this week after having a chance to see a few for sale in the local supermarket. Making up your own topping is fairly ea…
Volunteers corral 2 tons of trash at Spring Cleanup
MOSES LAKE — About 225 to 250 volunteers picked up an estimated 2 tons of trash around Moses Lake Saturday morning in the annual “Spring Cleanup.” This marks t…
Brothers found not guilty in Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County judge found a pair of brothers from Royal City not guilty in connection with a July 2017 shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman w…
GTA hires new operations, facilities managers
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) has a new operations managers and a new facilities and maintenance manager.
Fire destroys car, damages house in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A vehicle was destroyed and a residence was damaged after a resident attempted to destroy a wasp nest with a torch Saturday morning.
Former Warden teacher free on bail
EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.
Manweller to speak at Republican Women's meeting
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is the guest speaker at Tuesday’s Republican Women of Grant County meeting.
Ephrata teen wins art competition
SUNNYSIDE — An Ephrata teen recently took home first prize in a congressional high school art competition put on by Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newh…
Fabulous franks for customer appreciation
MOSES LAKE — It has become a tradition for the owners of Faber Industrial Supply to thank their customers with tool sale and a serving of hot dogs. For 2018 th…
Rep. Cary Condotta not seeking reelection
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee lawmaker with over a decade of experience in the legislature recently announced he will not be running for reelection.
Big Bend College to sponsor summer career camp
MOSES LAKE — Registration is open for a program designed to introduce teens to careers in healthcare, criminal justice and mechatronics. “Serious Gaming: Searc…