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Drug, weapons investigation underway in Moses Lake Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — An elevated law enforcement presence in Moses Lake Wednesday is the result of a multi-agency investig…
Ex-Moses Lake Port director accused of animal cruelty
Former Port of Moses Lake executive director David Senne and his wife Mary Ellen Senne have been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 89 animals were s…
Former Port of Moses Lake director, wife accused of animal cruelty
Former Port of Moses Lake executive director David Senne and his wife Mary Ellen Senne have been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 89 animals were seized from their property in Jones County, Miss. recent…
Classes, jam sessions, dances at fiddlers event
MOSES LAKE — The subject was pretty technical. The instructor was demonstrating the best way to hold a violin bow (or a fiddle bow) to facilitate changes in te…
C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event canceled
MOSES LAKE — Unforeseen circumstances have prompted organizers of the annual C.A.S.T for Kids fishing event for kids with special needs to cancel this year’s outing.
23rd annual Spud Run car show coming this weekend to Othello
OTHELLO — Kiwanis Park in Othello will be packed wheel-to-wheel with sweet rides this weekend. The 23rd annual Othello Spud Run is scheduled for Friday night a…
CWU nears end of Manweller investigation
Central Washington University obtained a final report July 6 on its investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg,…
Ways to protect rural homes from wildfire
EPHRATA — The spread of housing into some rural areas of Grant County has made for a more dangerous fire season, according to Grant County Fire Marshal Bruce Gribble.
Life skills lessons from Job Corps students
MOSES LAKE — It was a simple game of Telephone.
Guilty plea upheld in 2016 Ritzville murder case
SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, will not allow a Chicago man who brutally murdered his girlfriend in front of their young son on Interst…
In Assaasafofum, charity leads to self-sufficiency
Businesses, faith leaders and city government in Othello came together last year to bring a tractor, a tiller and other equipment to an impoverished village in…
Windy and humid forecast prompts Red Flag Warning
MOSES LAKE — A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon until 8 p.m. Wednesday night for central Washington, the lower Columbia Basin region in-particular.
Lectures scheduled on Sasquatch legend
MOSES LAKE — An Idaho State University professor who has studied the legend of Sasquatch will give two lectures on his research in August. Tickets are on sale …
3 charged in connection with Soap Lake shooting
SOAP LAKE — Police said a Soap Lake man could have retreated to a nearby business instead of firing shots at a man Thursday evening following a dispute about a…
Quincy 4-H students get hands-on experience in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was a memorable week in the nation’s capitol for three Quincy High School 4-H students.
Crescent Bar project almost complete
EPHRATA — Construction on improvements to Crescent Bar are almost but not quite finished, and the Grant County PUD is beginning to see some money from campground, golf course and special event fees. Public lands an…