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Updated 6 hours, 24 minutes ago

Memorial Day ceremonies to remember those who gave their lives Monday

MOSES LAKE — Memorial Day weekend is here, and along with all the fun and festivities that accompany a three-day w…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Moses Lake firm places in industry Top 500

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s very own Just Right Cleaning and Construction was named one of Qualified Remodeling Magazine’s Top 500 remodeling and restoration con…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Buddy Walk coming Saturday

MOSES LAKE — People with Down Syndrome and their buddies will go walking Saturday afternoon – and maybe go dancing afterward in the park and play some games. T…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
SL man accused of trying to run over officers

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man is accused of attempting to run over two Soap Lake officers during an incident last week.

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Fighting 'the longest loss' Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The walk in Moses Lake to highlight the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease is scheduled for Saturday. The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s starts at 10…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Gov. Jay Inslee makes stop in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Governor Jay Inslee made a brief stop in Ephrata Tuesday to talk about the state’s pending capital budget and the 2016 Washington Supreme Court decis…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Othello Rodeo has rich local tradition

OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo kicks up its heels Friday and Saturday night in the arena on the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Othello Career Showcase connects employers, students

OTHELLO — In what is being billed as the first major effort in many years to connect local employers with local students, the Othello Industry Council, Adams C…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Man dies trying to jump onto train

RITZVILLE — An unidentified man was killed when he attempted to escape law enforcement officers by jumping on a moving train Tuesday night. The incident occurred near Ritzville. The man was the subject of a high-sp…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Grant PUD fiber program to be discussed Sept. 28

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will discuss the future of the district’s fiber program during the commission’s Sept. 26 morning session. The discussi…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Moses Lake man accused of threatening people with knife

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake is facing assault charges for allegedly threatening three people with a knife last week.

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
World premiere of 'Dinner Before Dawn' Friday

SOAP LAKE — The curtain will go up Friday on the world premiere of a comedy about right and wrong choices – on the diner menu and in life – at the Masquers The…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Inslee making stop in Ephrata today

EPHRATA — Gov. Jay Inslee is stopping in Ephrata today to hear about the city’s suspended waterline project and the effort to save pygmy rabbits during a recen…

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Rep. Dent's office helps veteran receive awards

MOSES LAKE — Most people think a legislator’s job is solely about making and passing laws. While a lot of their time is spent on the legislative floor working …

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
Grant County unemployment remains at 27-year lows

YAKIMA — Grant County’s unemployment rate stayed the same between June and July 2017. But a big drop in unemployed residents meant there was a big drop in the …

Updated 8 years, 8 months ago
American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — If you are out and about this Saturday you might see a group of nearly 100 motorcyclists riding in unison to support a number of good causes during the American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride.