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ACH falls into consolation bracket in state softball tournament
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 5-8 in the quarterfinal bracket to the Colton Wildcats during th…
Quincy trucker dies in collision near Othello
OTHELLO — A truck driver from Quincy died in a collision about 5 miles south of Othello Monday afternoon.
Reaching for the stars
MOSES LAKE — “Why do we have to study math?”
Parks and rec offers cooking class
MOSES LAKE — The secrets to roasting green chile and making great posole is the subject of a cooking class from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. “Olé Posole” will be at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yoneza…
Mumps abating in Grant County, TB case heads to Florida
EPHRATA — The mumps outbreak in Grant County appears to be abating, with only four cases identified in the last month, according to Grant County Health Officer Alexander Brzezny.
Repairs to Ephrata substation to begin in July
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD substation in Ephrata that suffered severe damage in February will be rebuilt, and the project should be finished by October.
Moses Lake man reaches plea deal in tavern homicide
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who tampered with a witness after a fatal June shooting outside of a Moses Lake bar was sentenced on Monday.
Of moms and muffins
MOSES LAKE — Peninsula Elementary students honored their moms – and grandmas and aunts and big sisters – with muffins, skits, prizes and gifts Thursday morning.
Carol Newhouse, wife of Rep. Newhouse, dies from cancer
SEATTLE — Carol Newhouse, the wife of Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., passed away at the age of 62 on Friday in Seattle after a long fight with cancer.
Othello hospital district patrons to vote on EMS levy proposal
OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello Community Hospital district (Adams County Hospital District No. 3) will be asked to approve or reject a six-year levy to maintain funding for the district’s ambulance service. If app…
Commissioners approve hike in sheriff's fees
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission unanimously voted on Monday to raise fees the sheriff charges to fingerprint people as well as to serve warrants, subpoenas, and a number of other legal documents.
Swiss chard with corn and tortellini
Swiss chard is a favorite in this house, being easy to grow and easy to prepare. While the ones we have growing here are only a few inches tall, more mature sp…
Conference to help navigate the digital market
MOSES LAKE — The Internet is always changing. So, small business people need to stay on top of the latest changes so they can best connect with their customers.
Moses Lake stars in HGTV show
MOSES LAKE — April Adams said she wasn’t sure, when she got the call, if it was legitimate or some kind of hoax.
Chad Bennett gets 55 years for murder
EPHRATA — Bob Austin stood less than 10 feet from the man who murdered his late father’s "soul mate" and while looking him directly in the eyes asked, “I wonde…
State takes aim at human trafficking
EPHRATA — In the Grant County Courthouse, there’s a little poster on the wall by the sink in the men’s restroom.