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Huskies shine in CWAC honors, ahead of state tournament
OTHELLO — The Central Washington Athletic Conference announced its All-League awards Monday, with the Othello Husk…
Assault leaves man with brain swelling
SOAP LAKE — A man is facing charges for allegedly entering another man’s RV in Soap Lake and leaving the victim with brain swelling after assaulting him.
Grant PUD 2018 rates to be unveiled at Jan. 23 meeting
EPHRATA — A public meeting to get a first look at the proposed Grant County PUD rates is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the PUD headquarters building, 30 Southwest C St., Ephrata.
WSU to hold oilseed workshop in Hartline
MOSES LAKE — With oilseeds growing in importance to farmers across the Pacific Northwest, Washington State University is holding a series of workshops for oilseed farmers across the region in late January.
Wanted felon apprehended in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A felon who was wanted in connection with a serious injury collision in Moses Lake last month was arrested in Soap Lake Wednesday night.
Victim in Quincy car-pedestrian collision identified
QUINCY — A contracted surveyor who was struck by an SUV in Quincy on Wednesday was identified as 48-year-old Leonel Castillo, of La Grande, Ore.
Republicans wary of Inslee's carbon tax
OLYMPIA — Central Washington lawmakers have concerns after reading Governor Inslee’s proposed carbon tax plan.
Construction at Crescent Bar to be completed this year
EPHRATA — The final phase of improvements to recreation facilities at Crescent Bar is scheduled for 2018, and when it’s done, the Grant County PUD is done with major recreation improvements, at least for the time b…
MLSB talks bond changes
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted on Thursday to start reconsidering what to do with last year’s school construction bond and to hold at least one…
November unemployment down in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped more than two percent between November 2016 and November 2017. Unemployment went up between October and Novemb…
Bill would pay tuition in rural counties
OLYMPIA — Rural counties struggling to find and retain skilled workers might find some relief in a bill heard Wednesday by the House Committee on Higher Educat…
City repeals $20 tab fee Will stop being collected end of March
MOSES LAKE — Barring any unforeseen problems or hiccups, people who shop in Moses Lake will start paying a 0.20 percent sales tax in April.
Grant County unemployment drops in November
MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County rose between October and November 2017, but is still almost two percentage points below the November 2016 employment …
Elections set for tree fruit, pear committees
WENATCHEE — Cherry growers will be selecting representatives to the Washington Fruit Commission during the annual Stone Fruit Day in Wenatchee Jan. 16. Pear growers will elect representatives to the Processed Pear …
Surveyor hit by SUV in Quincy
QUINCY — A surveyor was reported to be in critical condition on Wednesday after he was reportedly struck by an SUV in Quincy.
Red lights cameras approved for Pioneer/Hill intersection
MOSES LAKE — A request to add four additional red light cameras to Moses Lake’s system failed in a city council vote Tuesday night. A second vote to add two ca…