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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…
Jameson Lange developing character as well as baseball talent at Big Bend
Mexican Dinner and Auction on tap in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — The Moses Lake Medical Team is hosting a Mexican Dinner and Auction fundraiser in Royal City Saturday, April 21 at Red Rock Elementary School, 230 Wildflower St. from 4-8 p.m. to raise funds for their …
New Ag Supply Ace Hardware store opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — They’re still filling shelves and putting together merchandise, but the doors are open at the new Ag Supply Ace Hardware store in Moses Lake. The …
Ephrata council awards Basin Street contract
EPHRATA — Granite Construction of Moses Lake was awarded the contract for a project to replace water lines on Basin Street in Ephrata. Ephrata City Council members accepted the $2,622,932.28 bid at the regular coun…
Making slime project for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Good slimy fun (and a little science) is scheduled for Free Family Saturday, as kids learn how to make DIY slime. Children also get a look at the …
Othello women arrested in Royal City shooting
EPHRATA — Two Othello women have been arrested in connection with a Royal City murder in December, 2016.
Christian named new Samaritan Healthcare commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Katherine Christian has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Samaritan Healthcare board of commissioners. Christian was appointed after c…
'Wait Until Dark' Thriller opens April 13 at Masquers Theater
SOAP LAKE — The suspenseful tale of a murder, a toy and a disabled woman fighting for her life will come to Masquers Theater stage next week. The curtain rises…
Othello women arrested in Royal City shooting
EPHRATA — Two Othello women have been arrested in connection with a Royal City murder in December 2016.
Royal City man injured in Moses Lake accident
MOSES LAKE — A Royal City man has been charged with DUI after an accident on I-90 Monday night that sent him to the hospital.
Othello police strapped for cash
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department cannot afford a proposal by Adams County to upgrade their communications systems jointly, even with the county footing …
Plans for new Samaritan MRI under review
MOSES LAKE — Construction plans for the new MRI suite at Samaritan Hospital will have to be revised. Samaritan chief executive officer Teresa Sullivan said the location and cost are under final review.
'To end all wars'
MOSES LAKE — The Great War and its impact on Grant County is the subject of a new “Be the Curator” exhibit at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.
Celebrate an ancient tradition with a Passover meal
Passover is a holiday that commemorates the liberation of the ancient Israelites from 400 years of slavery in Egypt (approximately 3,000 years ago). Since that…
Gun threats prompt Chief Moses Middle School lockdowns Friday
MOSES LAKE — A pair of reports of students with guns prompted a lockdown at Chief Moses Middle School Friday morning and the arrest of two juveniles.