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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…
Quincy man cited for hit-and-run
EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man was cited for hit-and-run last week after he reportedly feel asleep at the wheel in East Wenatchee and damaged a telephone pole.
Testimony continues in Torres brothers trial
EPHRATA — Testimony in the case of a pair of Royal City brothers, who allegedly fired shots at a car full of people in Moses Lake after a scuffle involving one of the brothers at a recreational marijuana store, see…
Columbine survivor to speak at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — Spokane-based businessman and former Washington state legislator Kevin Parker will be the featured speaker at this year’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast…
Grant Integrated gets donated RV
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Integrated Services now has a brand-new RV to bring counseling and services to the far-flung corners of the county.
Ellensburg Democrat to challenge Dent
ELLENSBURG — An Ellensburg Democrat is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, campaigning on a…
School district, county mull land transfer
EPHRATA — Grant County has agreed to transfer around 3.7 acres of land to the Moses Lake School District that should have been part of the district’s purchase of fairgrounds land.
Third MLPD community outreach coming on Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Hoping to continue the trend of reaching out to the community and fostering relationships with citizens, the Moses Lake Police Department will be …
Man sentenced for murder seeks to withdraw guilty pleas
EPHRATA — A Royal City man who pleaded guilty to the murder of a co-worker and attempted murder of another co-worker and was sentenced to over 48 years in pris…
Big Bend CC workforce education building bids over estimate
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College officials have an apparent low bidder on the project to build the college’s new workforce education center. But the bid…
Sign-ups begin for Dru Gimlin tournament
QUINCY — It takes a lot of work to organize a basketball tournament.
Homemade sausage: preparing for the wurst
I’ve had a large supply of ground pork sitting in the freezer from a pig I butchered in 2016. It was kind of ornery, so I figured the meat might be a bit tough…
Quincy man arrested for eluding police
QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly attempting to flee from police, crashing into a canal and attempting to hide from officers under a bush.
Othello hands out trees
OTHELLO — “How are you guys? You want a tree?”
Moses Lake Medical Team readies for another Nigeria trip
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Medical Team is getting ready to make another trip to Nigeria.
No injuries in Moses Lake shooting Friday night
MOSES LAKE — Police are on the hunt for a suspect who reportedly shot at another person in Moses Lake last week.