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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…
Citizenship Day Saturday at BBCC
MOSES LAKE — Legal residents of the U.S. can receive help in applying for citizenship at the annual Citizenship Day clinic at Big Bend Community College. The c…
Money flooding into Grant PUD race
Money is flooding into the 2018 races for Grant County Public Utility District Commissioner positions, and with more than two months left before the election, this year’s campaign contributions are on track to outs…
Samaritan Healthcare turns profit through July
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare made a profit in July, which improved the hospital’s bottom line for the year. The hospital made $361,025 in net income in July, and has $2,863,171 in net income for the first seve…
Woman charged in hot oil assault
QUINCY — A Quincy woman is facing an assault charge for allegedly throwing a half a pot of hot oil onto a woman, causing burns to 20-30 percent of the victim’s body, over the weekend.
Travel trailer charred, shop damaged in blaze
EPHRATA — A travel trailer was destroyed and a nearby shop was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon near Ephrata.
Ephrata cowboy poet set to perform at Quincy FCAD
EPHRATA — He writes and recites poetry, and sings songs, “for cowboys and people who have never seen a cow.”
GOP women meeting to feature PUD candidates
The September meeting of the Republican Women of Grant County is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at Papa’s Sports Lounge and Casino.
Felon gets 6 months for gun possession
MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who attempted to dispose of a gun as he was running from police will be spending six months in jail.
County moves toward electronic building permits
EPHRATA — The Grant County Planning Department is beginning the long work of being able to accept building permits in electronic format.
Man shot by police in Lakeview enters not guilty pleas
LAKEVIEW — The man who was shot during a volley of gunfire with police in the Lakeview community last month entered not guilty pleas to four charges on Tuesday.
Man found in irrigation canal near Othello identified
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person who was found dead in an irrigation canal near Othello last month.
1 arrested in connection with Moses Lake shooting
MOSES LAKE — One person has been arrested in connection with an August shooting that left a Ritzville man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Hatchet assault suspect sentenced to over 4 years in prison
SOAP LAKE — A man who assaulted a person with a hatchet in the Lakeview community in early August will be spending over four years in prison.
Peanut butter is good for more than sandwiches
Centuries ago, certain peoples of South America ground peanuts into a crude paste. Later, the Aztecs were said to do something very similar. You can imagine th…
Warden park full for Community Days
WARDEN — A good chunk of Warden was in the park early Monday afternoon because the park is the place to be during the town celebration. Community Days featured…