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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…
Semi strikes pedestrian south of Quincy
A semi-truck struck a pedestrian on Highway 281 southbound just outside of Quincy Thursday afternoon, temporarily closing the highway in both directions.
Potentially toxic algae found in water of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is warning residents to avoid contact with the water in portions of Moses Lake after the discovery of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
Othello facility committee to hold first meeting Sept. 17
OTHELLO — A committee established to study facility needs in the Othello School District will hold its first meeting at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 17 in the boardroom at …
Bicyclist injured in collision with semi
MOSES LAKE — A bicyclist was injured on Wednesday in Moses Lake after he reportedly crashed into the back of a semi-truck.
Hazardous waste collection event coming to ML
MOSES LAKE — If you have household hazardous waste around you home that you want to get rid of then you might want to check out the free collection event that is coming to Moses Lake Sept. 22.
Soap Lake advises residents of sewer system rehab project
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake is undergoing a major project to rehab the city’s sewer system and city officials want residents to know about some adverse side effects they may experience in their homes as a result of the w…
Car show Saturday at Sun Lakes Resort
COULEE CITY — They’ll be showing and they’ll be shining Saturday and Sunday at the fifth annual Decades of Distinction car show at Sun Lakes Resort. The show r…
Warden mulls changes to animal ordinance
WARDEN — The Warden City Council on Tuesday reviewed proposed changes to the city code dealing with animals — including dog licensing and the definition of a “dangerous animal.”
Truck driver cited for DUI in I-90 collision near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A semi-truck driver from Kent was reportedly intoxicated on Tuesday when he crashed his semi on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake.
Semi truck rollover closes Interstate 90 west of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A semi that spilled onto its side around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday blocked both lanes of traffic on westbound I-90 near milepost 164.
Remembering 9/11
EPHRATA — They gathered solemnly in front of the Grant County Courthouse on Tuesday to mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center …
Irrigation districts, Grant PUD discuss 2-year contract
EPHRATA — Electrical transmission line charges that eventually are paid by irrigators will remain unchanged through 2020. Grant County PUD commissioners were updated on the contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamat…
Royal City man gets 90 days for voyeurism
ROYAL CITY — A man who videotaped a young girl as she was showering was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for voyeurism.
Pearing up: Timing is everything with this fruit
The fresh pear season is in full swing here. Now is the time to buy local product at inexpensive pricing.
Masquers opens 2018-19 season Oct. 19
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater company will kick off its 2018-19 season with a bit of a twist, with its annual musical as the first production of the year. “…