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Soap Lake moves forward the 2027 preliminary budget draft
SOAP LAKE — During the Oct. 7 Soap Lake City Council meeting, council members had a number of new business items t…
Wendy's coming to Moses Lake ... possibly
MOSES LAKE — Wendy’s appears to be coming to Moses Lake.
Some non-residents charged city tab fee
MOSES LAKE — Several area residents have been charged a $20 tab fee that was put into place in Moses Lake, despite not living in city limits.
Fuel thefts reported at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Three fuel thefts took place at Big Bend Community College’s campus during the last three weeks.
'Feed the Mammoth' fundraiser Friday
MOSES LAKE — The annual fundraising soiree for the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the museum, 401 S. Balsam St. Money ra…
Othello School District voters to consider construction bond
OTHELLO — It’s official – Othello School District patrons will be asked to accept or reject a school construction bond in February. Othello School Board members approved the bond resolution during the regular board…
Othello mulls hiring detective in 2018 budget
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council committed the city to hiring a drug detective as city council members wrestled with the city’s tight budget for 2018.
PUD to continue fiber buildout
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD will continue to build its fiber network, subject to year-by-year review and so long as it doesn’t impact the district’s finance…
Newhouse holding senior symposium in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, will be holding a senior symposium in Moses Lake this week.
HomeStreet bank opens Moses Lake loan office
MOSES LAKE — Anyone wanting to buy a home in the Moses Lake area now has a new choice for financing with the arrival of Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank.
Man allegedly breaks into Moses Lake home, takes nap
MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend after allegedly breaking into a home and taking a nap at the homeowner’s dining room table.
Chicken thighs underrated but loaded with potential
Chicken thighs aren’t the most glamorous pieces of the bird. Most people don’t clamor for them, hoping instead for the wings (think bar food) or breasts. Wing …
'It Was a Dark and Stormy Night'
QUINCY — Mystery and mayhem – and a touch of murder – come to the Quincy High School stage this weekend. The curtain goes up on “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…
Port proposes $6.2 million budget for 2018
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is proposing an operating budget of $6.2 million for 2018, with anticipated revenue for the same period of $8.3 million.
Man sought in Moses Lake robbery
MOSES LAKE — An unknown suspect allegedly robbed a woman as she was leaving an ATM in Moses Lake last week.
Man arrested in Adams County for Moses Lake car theft
MOSES LAKE — An alleged vehicle thief was arrested in Adams County over the weekend after reportedly stealing a vehicle that was warming up at a residence in Moses Lake.