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Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
Knight life
EPHRATA — Food banks in Ephrata, Quincy, Soap Lake and Moses Lake received donations of fresh vegetables and fruit, due to the efforts of a service organizatio…
3 facing charges in connection with Ephrata injury shooting
EPHRATA — Two men and a woman are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Ephrata earlier this month that left a man injured.
House Republican Leadership calls for Manweller's resignation
In light of recent allegations of statutory rape levied earlier today against Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, and detailed in an extensive report by the North…
WSP cracking down on distracted drivers
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol will be conducting a statewide emphasis and cracking down on distracted drivers starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday.
Gasoline prices down slightly in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Washington have fallen nearly 2 cents per gallon over the last week to roughly $3.34 per gallon, according to a regular survey by gasoline price tracking firm Gasbuddy.
Ephrata reminds residents to keep sidewalks, streets clear
EPHRATA — With the end goal in mind of making the city safer and more aesthetically pleasing, Ephrata is asking its residents to do their part by keeping sidewalks and streets clean and clear of possible obstructio…
Health district finds toxic algae across Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is warning everyone to avoid contact with the waters of Moses Lake after district officials found potentially dangerous blue-tree algae in samples from across Moses Lak…
Warden man accused of voyeurism arrested on federal child porn charges
WARDEN — A former Warden substitute teacher and city council member who was arrested on voyeurism charges back in March was taken into custody on federal child…
Arizona man sentenced for unlawful gun possession
MOSES LAKE — An Arizona man who made comments about killing his ailing father and then himself was sentenced to a total of two days in jail for unlawful gun possession.
Candidates forum set for Oct. 8 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — With election season in full swing and the November general election right around the corner the public is invited to attend a candidates forum for local contested races in early October.
Moses Lake woman injured in crash with semi near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A Moses Lake woman was injured on Tuesday when she reportedly crossed the centerline on Interstate 90 and struck a semi-truck near Ritzville.
Sheriff holding town hall meetings
DESERT AIRE — In a continued effort to connect with residents Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones will be holding town hall meetings in Desert Aire and the Sunland …
Committee seeks building options
OTHELLO — A committee tasked with finding options to meet facility needs in the Othello School District will hold its second meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 1. The comm…
Ritzville man sentenced to 20 days for drug possession
MOSES LAKE — A Ritzville man who claimed drug paraphernalia that was spotted in the vehicle he was driving wasn’t his was sentenced to a 20-day jail stint this week.
School districts working to comply on vaccinations
MOSES LAKE — School districts across the county are working to meet the Grant County Health District’s request that all students either be vaccinated or have waivers on file with their schools by Nov. 1.