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WEATHER Oct. 8 to 14, 2026
Thursday: Sunny, high near 78. Overnight low about 49 with mostly cloudy skies.
Intoxicated man allegedly makes death threats, fires gun
MATTAWA — K-9 Grizzly came up big for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday after he was able to sniff out a gun that was used by an intoxicated male …
ML restricts cryptocurrency mining
MOSES LAKE — After previously passing a 12-month prohibition on new cryptocurrency mining operations going into the majority of zones in the city, the council passed a halt Tuesday night that now prohibits new oper…
Warden schools offer free summer breakfast, lunch
WARDEN — The Warden Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to students 18 and younger this summer.
Moses Lake considering mandatory water conservation
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city council members are considering making the months of July and August mandatory water conservation months.
The Carters: Farming and family bonding
ROYAL CITY — Rick and Cindy Carter came from agricultural backgrounds. Both grew up learning the first-hand ropes of farming.
Warden to tighten up dog, yard code enforcement
WARDEN — Warden city officials are going to tighten up code enforcement in the coming months.
Soap Lake Fire evacuations lifted
SOAP LAKE — Even with a few flare-ups and hot spots popping up overnight, evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire were lifted Wednesday morning.
Potato commission hires summer intern
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Potato Commission has a new staff member for the summer.
Quilt show set for June 22, 23
MOSES LAKE — More than 100 quilts – and wall hangings, table runners, bags and quilted works of art – will be on display June 22 and 23 at Moses Lake High Scho…
No changes to overall PUD rate policy
EPHRATA — While there may be some changes in rate classes, the basic principles behind the existing rates of the Grant County PUD probably won’t change. That was the conclusion of a discussion at the regular commis…
Beating it back
SOAP LAKE — Aided by favorable weather conditions on Tuesday, fire crews were able to gain the upper hand on a large blaze that broke out on Monday north of So…
Desert Oasis HS graduates 13
OTHELLO — Desert Oasis High School seniors thanked their parents with a special dinner June 4, and finished their high school careers with graduation ceremonies June 5. The 13 seniors and their parents attended a c…
Questions, answers at Othello School Board meeting Monday
OTHELLO — Adjusting for a new elementary school layout, communication, school security and cybersecurity were among the topics discussed at an Othello School Board question-and-answer session Monday evening.
Soap Lake fire 50 percent contained
SOAP LAKE — A fire which has burnt 2,000 acres north of Soap Lake has is about 50 percent contained, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.
Port mulls Boeing aircraft bid
MOSES LAKE — As Boeing considers a replacement for the aging 757 jetliner, the Port of Moses Lake is considering a bid to be the place where Boeing builds its …