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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…
Moses Lake Ag Supply holds grand opening
MOSES LAKE — Owners of the new Ag Supply Ace Hardware cut the chain – yes, a chain, not a ribbon – Friday as part of a weekend of grand opening activities.
Congressional candidate coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Democratic congressional candidate Christine Brown has a visit to Moses Lake scheduled for May 12.
Man charged for alleged assault with vehicle
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing an assault charge for allegedly bumping into the mother of his children with a vehicle at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes in view of two off-duty deputies.
Suspected Hantavirus case turns up in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County resident has been hospitalized since mid-April with respiratory failure caused by a suspected Hantavirus infection, according to Grant County health officials.
Soap Lake bumps up city attorney Kenison's hourly rate
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved a $40 per hour pay increase for its city attorney.
Ephrata council talks road repairs, flag project
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council considered a draft policy governing the use of the city’s newly approved street repair fund and an Eagle Scout project that …
Wildfire outlook for this year daunting
MOSES LAKE — People who have lived around the Columbia Basin, and all of eastern Washington for that matter, know an increase in temperature and dry conditions also means an increase in the potential for wildfires.…
Warnick to open office in Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG — Hoping to better reach all of the 13th Legislative District, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is opening a district office in Ellensburg.
Bird Friendly Day at museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Birds, bird watching and bird habitat will be among the bird-centered subjects during the annual “Bird Friendly Day” at the Moses Lake Museum & Ar…
ML Soroptimist recognized for 2017 accomplishments
COEUR d’ALENE — The Soroptimist International of Moses Lake was recently recognized by the Northwest Region of Soroptimist International as “Club Champion” for…
Moses Lake suicide awareness walk set for May 12
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake residents are sponsoring a walk around town May 12 to promote suicide awareness and prevention.
Man gets almost 3.5 years for manslaughter
EPHRATA - 66-year-old Arnulfo Bravo sat quietly during his sentencing hearing in Grant County Superior Court Tuesday morning. Seated between his attorney and a…
Molahiette drill team coaches call it a day
MOSES LAKE — When Lori Baker took the microphone, she said she was going to try and not cry.
Road, sidewalk work underway
MOSES LAKE — One of the signs of spring is the appearance of road maintenance and building maintenance crews.
George Rock and Ride Bike Tour happening May 19
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Rock and Ride Bike Tour May 19, featuring 18-, 35- and 70-mile courses that start and end in George.