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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…
Neighbors pitch in to help stranded motorists
MOSES LAKE — Things got windy and dangerous on roads throughout Grant County Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning. There were no serious traffic related injuries, however, despite the Grant County Sheriff’s O…
Inslee starts second term on a positive note
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee was inaugurated for his second term and in his State of the State address, he called for legislators to work together to fully fund e…
Blowing white stuff to blow over
MOSES LAKE — The message from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, issued at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, was to the point. “Stay off Grant County roads,” it said. “It’s…
Woman allegedly points gun at boyfriend, son
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for allegedly pointing a gun at her boyfriend and 2-year-old son.
Allied Arts soirée set for Jan. 27
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are on sale for the annual Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraising soirée, set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the 4-H building at the Grant Count…
Ortiz charge upped to first-degree murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar in June is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Arts Night offers chance to display hidden talents
OTHELLO — At some time in his or her life, most everyone dreams of an opportunity to display or demonstrate their artsy side.
Grant PUD broadband workshop set for February
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD employees will present the findings of an in-depth review of the district’s broadband program at a workshop for commissioners in mid…
Chiropractor has worked so much he can't give up now
OTHELLO — Dr. Rudy Dabalos, a chiropractor in this community, retired a few years ago. But he continues to work as he nears 75 and is planning a new business r…
Ephrata man accused of assaulting infant daughter
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man is accused of assaulting his 10-month-old daughter while drunk and fracturing her skull.
Strategic plan comments sought by regional library
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library, which serves five counties, would like to hear from you about a new strategic plan.
Man injured in rollover near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A man was injured near Moses Lake over the weekend after his vehicle reportedly struck a guardrail and rolled down an embankment.
6 ML police officers recognized for heroism
MOSES LAKE — Four incidents. Six acts of going above and beyond. Six Moses Lake Police Department officers were honored during a ceremony last week for their h…
State legislative session kicks off in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State 2017 Legislative Session began Monday morning with the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House.
Try this rich, thick oxtail soup
My family butchered its own beef when I was growing up. One of the things I don't recall ever seeing used was the meat in the upper tail, known as “oxtail.”