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Knights defeated in state quarterfinals
RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-8) fell to the Montesano Bulldogs 20-4 in the quarterfinals of the 1A state softb…
Power pole climbing cat causes wildfire near Ephrata
EPHRATA — For the second time in two weeks a power pole climbing feline has sparked a wildfire in Grant County.
Friend of Larry Vasquez to stage big fundraiser
MOSES LAKE — The friends of Larry Vasquez are going to hold a fundraising concert in Zamora Park this coming Friday night to help the Moses Lake man battle wit…
Air Quality Index at a glance
MOSES LAKE — You don't need a newspaper reporter to inform you that it is smoky in the Columbia Basin. Anyone who has ventured outside over the last couple of …
Lybbert, Worley vie to be Quincy's next mayor
QUINCY — The race to succeed Jim Hemberry as mayor of Quincy was winnowed down to two candidates yesterday — current city council member Paul Worley and former council member Scott Lybbert.
Goodrich, Donovan emerge from school board primary
MOSES LAKE — Both of the finalists in the contested primary for the Moses Lake School Board’s fourth seat described the outcome as “exciting.”
Todd Voth narrows gap in Moses Lake race
EPHRATA — Wednesday’s ballot count had Moses Lake Mayor Todd Voth inching closer to the top two in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1. He is now 45 votes behind Mike Riggs, who currently holds the …
Incumbent leading vote getter in Wilson Creek School District race
WILSON CREEK — The three candidates for Wilson Creek School District Director No. 5 were only separated by 15 votes after Tuesday night’s unofficial primary election results were released.
Othello EMS levy passes easily
OTHELLO — A levy to continue ambulance service was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the Othello Community Hospital district in the primary election Tuesday. In unofficial results, voters cast 681 yes votes and …
GC Fire District No. 3 to hire 2 new firefighters
QUINCY — Grant County Fire District No. 3 will soon be hiring two new full-time firefighters thanks to a sizable grant.
Othello School District to hire business manager
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials plan to recommend a candidate, or candidates, to replace assistant superintendent Gina Bullis by the Aug. 14 meeting of the Othello School Board. Bullis’ resignation, eff…
Washington Distinguished Young Women program Saturday
PULLMAN — High school seniors from Moses Lake, Othello, Warden, Ritzville-Lind and Mattawa will be among the competitors at the annual Washington Distinguished…
Coulee City man charged for luring young girls
COULEE CITY — A Coulee City man is accused of attempting to lure two young girls by offering them a cigarette.
Warden woman injured in collision
MOSES LAKE — A Warden woman was injured in a collision near Moses Lake early Monday morning.
National Night Out draws hundreds to McCosh Park
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Patrol officer Justin Cloud peeked to his left in anticipation as the kids lined up in front of the dunk tank Tuesday evening at …
Close races in Moses Lake, Soap Lake
MOSES LAKE — Although there was only one race in each of the respective cities, there was no shortage of surprises when the unofficial results from Tuesday nig…