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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…
Distinguished Young Woman pageant Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Three high school juniors will vie for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual pageant at 7 p.m. Saturday at Moses Lake Hi…
Volga German settlers subject of museum lecture
MOSES LAKE — The fate and contributions of an unusual immigrant group in central Washington will be the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses L…
Sen. Maria Cantwell reviews port rail project
MOSES LAKE — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell was in Moses Lake on Monday to review the Port of Moses Lake’s rail project.
Microsoft contributes to George fiber project
EPHRATA — Microsoft executives have announced the company will contribute $200,000 to the cost of extending the Grant County PUD fiber backbone to George.
Road work next week on Broadway
MOSES LAKE — Drivers in the vicinity of Broadway Avenue and Gumwood Street can expect some revisions in traffic this week as construction crews work on water lines.
'Hometown Heroes' honored
WENATCHEE — Grant County Deputy Dave De La Rosa and K-9 Grizzly were honored as Hometown Heroes by the Greater Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cro…
Moses Lake council makes changes to WATV ordinance
MOSES LAKE — Although they weren’t major, the Moses Lake City Council recently made some minor changes to the city’s WATV/ORV ordinance to address safety concerns.
Samaritan offering 'employment incentive' for nurses
MOSES LAKE — Nurses hired by Samaritan Healthcare will be eligible for “signing incentive” of $10,000, part of an effort by hospital officials to fill existing nursing jobs. Nurses that receive the payment must wor…
More flexibility for fairs under new funding law
A bill from Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, to make funding more flexible for the approximately 64 fairs in Washington was signed into law Tuesday.
Slew of retirements in Olympia could shake up November elections
More than a dozen retiring state legislators, including top leadership from both parties, are likely to add to an already high-stakes elections this November, …
Warden teacher arrested for voyeurism
WARDEN — A Warden city councilmember and substitute teacher for the Warden School District was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a voyeurism and chi…
Charges dropped against teen in ML park shooting
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake teen who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a mid-January shooting in Moses Lake saw his charges dropped this week.
Distinguished Young Women co-chairs announce retirement
MOSES LAKE — Three girls will compete for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual program April 7 at Moses Lake High School. And 2018 w…
Warnick livestock inspection bill signed into law
A bill closing an exemption on veterinary inspections of livestock brought into Washington was signed into law Tuesday, aligning the state with federal laws intended to increase disease traceability.
Egg-stravaganza Egg hunts abound this weekend
GRANT COUNTY — It’s that time of the year for the kids to load up on their favorite Easter candy.