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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — In the college world, the second half of the season is underway for some while others are preparing f…
Warden parents concerned about teacher turnover
WARDEN — A meeting to discuss concerns of some parents in the Warden School District - and to start processes that would address the concerns - will be schedul…
'Touch a Truck'
Helicopter, fire trucks, others close enough to touch
Family of slain bystander reacts to judge's decision
MOSES LAKE — Mike Cook doesn’t need a variety of words to describe what his late father, Robert Cook, meant to him. His descriptions of his dad paint a picture…
Fire clears brush, provides training at Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The small brush fire at the Grant County International Airport on Saturday afternoon was part of a planned training exercise.
Grant PUD releases year-end financial statement
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD finished 2017 in the black, but there are some trends that PUD officials want to work on in 2018.
Armed student tip leads to more police at Frontier Middle School
MOSES LAKE — An anonymous tip about a student bringing a gun to school led more police at Frontier Middle School on Thursday.
Needle exchange coming to Grant County
EPHRATA — A needle exchange program is coming to Grant County this month, part of the Grant County Health District’s efforts to deal with the opiates crisis.
Communities consider cryptocurrency challenge
MOSES LAKE — New technologies and businesses present new challenges, as the arrival of cryptocurrency has demonstrated.
Brian Barlow running for Grant County District Court judge
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Grant County District Court Commissioner Brian Barlow has decided to run for Grant County District Court Judge Position No. 1.
Pooches on patrol 2 local K-9 teams graduate from K-9 training academy
SPOKANE — Locals will soon be seeing two new K-9 officers out on the streets, as the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office each had a …
Warnick announces bid for second term
MOSES LAKE — Sen. Judy Warnick announced this week that she seeking a second term as a state senator representing the 13th District.
Jeff Foster announces run for County Commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Local businessman and Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board member Jeff Foster recently announced his intention to file to run f…
Warden council seeks new member, approves well projects
WARDEN — If you live in the city of Warden, and are interested in serving on the city council, the city council wants to hear from you.
Grant County PUD establishes new rate class
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the creation of a new rate class, designed for new industries. The “evolving industries” class will be implemented by August 1. The actual rate is still to be …
Newhouse holding 'Opioid Summit' in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Opioid abuse in America has become an epidemic. Lawmakers, health officials and police officials are taking steps to combat the problem and their …