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WEATHER Oct. 8 to 14, 2026
Thursday: Sunny, high near 78. Overnight low about 49 with mostly cloudy skies.
Summer reading program starts next week
WENATCHEE — Live theater, science programs, a magician and ventriloquist, folk dancing and a well-dressed medieval knight will be among the programs at local l…
Classic car show results announced
The Moses Lake Classic Car Club has announced the winners of last Saturday’s car show in downtown Moses Lake.
Moses Lake man falls asleep at wheel, crashes Thursday morning
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who fell asleep at the wheel Thursday morning and crashed his vehicle escaped the collision without any injuries.
Samaritan outlines opioid response
MOSES LAKE — Opioid medications and abuse, and what Samaritan Healthcare is doing to reduce the chances for abuse, was the subject of discussion at the regular hospital district commission meeting Tuesday.
Former ML superintendent named Administrator of the Year
WENATCHEE — Michelle Price, the former superintendent of the Moses Lake School District and current superintendent of the North Central Educational Service Dis…
Samaritan commissioners approve MRI project budget
MOSES LAKE — The good news is, Samaritan Hospital will have a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine in-house. The bad news is, it will cost more than originally projected, and hospital commissioner Dale Pari…
Grand Coulee woman injured in collision near Wilbur
WILBUR — A Grand Coulee woman was reportedly intoxicated when she crashed near Wilbur Tuesday night.
'Be the heroes you're looking for'
MOSES LAKE — Aric Bostick told the graduating seniors of Moses Lake High School that it is important to dream big.
ML man sentenced for threatening FedEx driver with hammer
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who threatened a FedEx driver with a claw hammer in 2015 was sentenced to a total of five days in jail.
Countywide burn ban begins Friday
EPHRATA — Fire season is upon us and Grant County’s first countywide burn ban is set to begin on Friday and run through the end of September.
Samaritan continues to show profit through April
MOSES LAKE — A busier Samaritan Hospital and Samaritan Clinic meant more revenue for April 2018, but it also meant more expenses. Still, the hospital is turning a profit through the end of April.
Local high school graduations start Friday
MOSES LAKE — High school ends for the class of 2018 with graduation ceremonies over the next two weekends.
Counselor reveals secrets to a successful marriage in new book
MOSES LAKE — Over the years, counselor Glade Daniels-Brown said he’s has learned a great deal from his clients.
Back to his roots West side mayor draws on his Ephrata upbringing
EPHRATA — Jimmy Matta has walked a path well-worn by generations of immigrants to the United States.
2 charged in 2016 homicide near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Two men who are facing charges in connection with the homicide of Quincy resident Jill Sundberg were reportedly also involved in a double shooting…