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Huskies baseball season concludes at home
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (22-4) concluded their season after suffering an 8-7 loss to the Selah Vikings in th…
Details of message from Sundberg murder case released
GEORGE — A message that was found on the body of murder victim Jill Sundberg in mid-December references a Mexican cartel known as the “Gulf Cartel.”
Bill to double number of wine tasting rooms OK'ed by Senate
MOSES LAKE — A bill doubling the number of tasting rooms a winery can operate passed the Senate this week.
Agritourism bill passes through Senate
A bill to protect agriculture tourism businesses from liability in case of injury was approved by the Senate in a 42-6 vote.
Moses Lake may allow wheeled ATVs on streets
MOSES LAKE — After hearing from several proponents of the vehicles, Moses Lake city councilmembers are weighing the options of allowing Wheeled All-Terrain Veh…
WGU announces graduates
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The following Moses Lake residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Sp…
Bethany Iverson named to RIT Dean's List
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bethany Iverson of Moses Lake was named to the Rochester Institute of Technology Dean’s List for the fall 2016-2017 semester. Iverson is studying in the illustration program.
Grant County to revise master plan
EPHRATA — Grant County officials are beginning the slow process of reviewing the county’s rules, regulations, and plans as it prepares to update its compliance with the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA).
13th District lawmakers host telephone town hall
OLYMPIA — Legislators from District 13, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, and Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, will hold a teleph…
Bagels for Books is March 18
MOSES LAKE — If you are a fan of books, bagels and supporting a good cause then you might want to circle March 18 on your calendar, as the Moses Lake Public Li…
Report on PUD accident cause expected by April
EPHRATA — A yet-to-be-determined failure on a line near Columbia Basin Hospital Feb. 17 triggered the failure of and an arcing explosion in a transfer station …
County approves new pot regulations
EPHRATA — After a public hearing that lasted less than 10 minutes, the Grant County Commission unanimously approved on Tuesday new regulations for marijuana growers and processors, putting regulations for the state…
Democrats' education plan boosts local schools
OLYMPIA — The House Democrats’ education plan, if passed, could bring an additional $1,200 to local school districts, with the biggest increase in Wahluke Scho…
Moses Lake bond recount set for Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Auditor will conduct a hand recount of last month’s Moses Lake School District construction bond on Thursday at the Grant County courthouse in Ephrata, beginning at 9 a.m.
Man sought for Othello break-in, assault
OTHELLO — Adams County deputies are searching for a man who allegedly forced his way into a home near Othello and later assaulted a person at the house.
2003 Mattawa shooting suspect sentenced
EPHRATA — A man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for manslaughter in connection with a shooting in Mattawa over a decade ago that left a 40-year-old man dead.