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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…
Western Washington pair arrested for drugs, counterfeit bills
MOSES LAKE — A man and woman from western Washington were arrested in Moses Lake on Monday for drugs and allegedly passing fake bills at several businesses.
PUD ponders new rate class
EPHRATA — Grant PUD employees have recommended establishing a new rate class for what they’re calling “evolving industry.” Employees are still working on a rat…
Grant PUD fiber will expand north of Moses Lake
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD fiber network will be expanded north of Moses Lake, in the area of Road K and south of Road 7, and into the town of George in 20…
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Mattawa police officer
SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, has found a civil service commission decision that upheld the termination of a Mattawa police officer was justified and the evidence supported the commission’s…
Quincy Valley Historical Society raises a ruckus – and a barn
QUINCY — Webster defines “ruckus” as a row or disturbance, which doesn’t capture the level of fun generated at the Quincy Valley Historical Society’s “Raise a …
School levies, sales tax hike pass handily
MOSES LAKE — It was a clear win across Grant County for school levies and tax increases in Tuesday’s special election.
Grant PUD fiber buildout goes north of Moses Lake, to George
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD fiber network will be expanded north of Moses Lake, in the area of Road K and south of Road 7, and the town of George in 2018. W…
Dan Newhouse announces bid for reelection
MOSES LAKE — Two-term Republican lawmaker Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, announced last week his intent to run for reelection to a third term in Washington D.C.
Ephrata man sentenced for making false bomb report
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man will be spending time in jail for making a false report about a bomb being at a hotel in Ephrata.
Samaritan named Level 3 trauma center
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital has been upgraded to a Level 3 trauma center. The Washington Department of Health notified hospital officials of the new designation Friday, and it went into effect immediately.
Build your own parfait cups, layer by yummy layer
My introduction to parfait cups was ages ago when my folks brought some pre-made Kentucky Fried Chicken ones from the restaurant that used to be at Sun Lakes S…
MLHS soloists prepare for state music competition
MOSES LAKE — A group of Moses Lake High School musicians demonstrated their talents at a recital last Thursday in preparation for a statewide competition this …
Samaritan Hospital receives Level 3 trauma designation
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital has been designated as a Level 3 trauma center. Hospital district officials received notice of the change Friday.
Grant County International Airport will keep control of radar systems
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County International Airport will be retaining control over its control tower radar systems following a review by the Federal Aviation Administration into whether management of the systems sh…
April 30 property tax deadline looms
EPHRATA — Poet T.S. Eliot said that April is the cruelest month.