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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…
Man shot in foot Tuesday night in Lakeview
SOAP LAKE — A 38-year-old man who was shot in the foot Tuesday night in Lakeview is not cooperating with Grant County Sheriff’s Office investigators.
Grant PUD establishes new rate class
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the creation of a new rate class, designed for new - and untried - industries. The “evolving industries” class will be implemented by Aug. 1. The actual rate i…
Court affirms convictions in Jack in the Box murder
SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, has affirmed the convictions of a Moses Lake man who was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection…
Council honors new Central Washington Eagle Scouts
MOSES LAKE — Nine new Eagle Scouts from the Grand Columbia Council were honored on Saturday at an annual council dinner in Ellensburg.
Big Bend CC holds Honor Society induction
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa added 19 new members in its spring induction ceremony Monday. Phi Theta Kappa is the Nat…
Othello solves contract issues with engineer
OTHELLO — The company overseeing the $1.7 million redrilling of Othello’s crooked No. 3 well is now working with a city contract.
Judge finds Ismael Ortiz not guilty of murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was on trial for the death of a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar almost two years ago was acquitted on Monday.
Pool filling up for summer
MOSES LAKE — Think of filling that backyard wading pool with a garden hose. Just on a much, much bigger scale.
Former Warden teacher free on bail
EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.
Sundae best: ice cream toppings from scratch
I was thinking about ice cream toppings this week after having a chance to see a few for sale in the local supermarket. Making up your own topping is fairly ea…
Volunteers corral 2 tons of trash at Spring Cleanup
MOSES LAKE — About 225 to 250 volunteers picked up an estimated 2 tons of trash around Moses Lake Saturday morning in the annual “Spring Cleanup.” This marks t…
Brothers found not guilty in Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County judge found a pair of brothers from Royal City not guilty in connection with a July 2017 shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman w…
GTA hires new operations, facilities managers
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) has a new operations managers and a new facilities and maintenance manager.
Fire destroys car, damages house in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A vehicle was destroyed and a residence was damaged after a resident attempted to destroy a wasp nest with a torch Saturday morning.
Former Warden teacher free on bail
EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.