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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…
Snow scramble
MOSES LAKE — Two weekend snowstorms and a touch of freezing rain scrambled morning commutes and canceled school throughout the Columbia Basin Monday.
Quincy man cited for role in collision
EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man was cited for his role in a two-vehicle collision near East Wenatchee over the weekend that left two people injured.
Red Rock Elementary in Royal City closed because of frozen pipes, flooding
ROYAL CITY – School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.
'Silent warriors': Othello honors volunteers
OTHELLO — Mayor Shawn Logan calls them the city’s “little, silent warriors.”
Future of Ritzville extended care facility subject of meeting
RITZVILLE — Residents of the East Adams Hospital District are being invited to a meeting to discuss the future of the East Adams Care Center, the community’s extended care facility. The meeting is scheduled for 5:1…
Unemployment picture improves in November
MOSES LAKE — While unemployment in Grant County increased between October and November 2016, it dropped when compared with November 2015. The county’s unemploy…
Grant County considers new cannabis rules
EPHRATA — The Grant County Planning and Zoning Commission is considering ways to limit the growth and processing of marijuana in Grant County.
Windermere acquires United Country of Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — Windermere Real Estate K-2 Realty LLC of Moses Lake continued its expansion in Grant County into the new year with the acquisition of United Country Real Estate of Ephrata.
Bark Avenue is the newest dog grooming salon downtown
MOSES LAKE — Lindsey Zunker and Sarah Greenwalt come from different backgrounds. One is from Richland, the other from the small town of Odessa. One has past bu…
Electrical system demand hits winter record
EPHRATA — It’s cold and the car barely starts and a lot of people are cranky because it’s cold and the whole family – and the dog – are practically camped on top of the furnace because it’s so cold. And when it’s e…
2 injured in rollover wreck near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A Spokane Valley woman was injured Wednesday after she was ejected out of a vehicle during a rollover near Ritzville.
Owen returns to Larson Heights School
MOSES LAKE — The students at Larson Heights Elementary had hoped to go outdoors to celebrate.
Quincy pair charged for possessing stolen goods
QUINCY — A man and woman from Quincy were charged after a large amount of stolen property was recovered from their Quincy residence.
Flu season arrives in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Flu season has arrived in Grant County with at least one long term care facility reporting an increased number of cases.
'Steel Magnolias' auditions set for Jan. 28, 29
SOAP LAKE — Auditions for the Masquers production of “Steel Magnolias” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan 28 and 29 at the theater, 322 East Main St.