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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…
Moses Lake Schools activate tip, threat web site
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District now has a new way to anonymously report threats, harassment or safety concerns.
Motorcyclist from Ephrata dies in collision near Quincy
QUINCY — A motorcycle driver from Ephrata died over the weekend after he crashed into a guardrail and was thrown off of his motorcycle.
Donations sought for Moses Lake family
MOSES LAKE — Donations are being sought for a Moses Lake family grieving the loss of a wife and mother.
District begins considering MLHS security improvements
MOSES LAKE — A preliminary sketch of security improvements at Moses Lake High School would limit student access to two main doors and include a fence around th…
Student is Principal for a Day
MOSES LAKE — Dalton Freitig said he would prefer, when he grows up, to be a video game designer or a professional football player. Would he want to work as an …
Grant PUD to survey recreational users
EPHRATA — People using Grant County PUD recreation facilities this summer will be asked to participate in an in-person survey.
Bench trial begins for 2 Royal City brothers
MOSES LAKE — The bench trial for two Royal City brothers who allegedly fired shots at a group of people in a car after a fight in Moses Lake is now underway.
Othello School District will pull from reserves to cover shortfall
OTHELLO — Overestimating the number of students for the 2017-18 school year means the Othello School District will have to use some of its reserves for operations in June.
Voters drop challenge to MLSD school bond
MOSES LAKE — A group of Moses Lake voters who contested last year’s Moses Lake School District construction bond have decided not to appeal to the state Suprem…
Former deputy prosecutor suing GC Prosecutor's Office
EPHRATA — A former deputy prosecutor is suing the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office and alleging she was paid less than her fellow male employees, despite havin…
Priest Rapids Dam spillway leak cause identified
EPHRATA — The leaks in spillway supports at Priest Rapids Dam are due to separation between concrete blocks poured at different times during construction. Gran…
Letter leads to discussion at Othello School Board meeting
OTHELLO — The move to a kindergarten through eighth-grade configuration at Othello elementary schools, and a letter of support for the direction the district is going, was the subject of an extensive conversation a…
Third accusation comes out in Warden teacher case
WARDEN — Another child has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior by jailed substitute teacher and city council member Michael Leavitt.
Ephrata farmer, family giving back
EPHRATA — When he got out of the Army he was certain he wanted to get into farming, though he wasn’t sure how to go about it. Now the owner of Next Mission Far…
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