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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…
Newhouse holding mobile office hours, service academy info night this month
WASHINGTON D.C. — Got a legislative question you need answered or need help dealing with a federal agency? Or maybe you are a student who is thinking about att…
Report of gun at MLHS prompts police response
MOSES LAKE — A report of a student at Moses Lake High School with a gun was determined to be unfounded Wednesday afternoon.
Othello FFA wins judging contest at state fair
YAKIMA — Future Farmers of America is designed to help the next generation meet the challenges in a changing world and the Othello FFA showcased its talent in …
Quincy City Council mulls investing in hospital
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is considering buying $1 million in hospital debt as a way to help the cash-strapped Quincy Valley Medical Center.
Republican women to meet Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Women will hold the October meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Papa’s Sports Lounge and Casino, 1165 N. Stratford Rd.
Attorney with local ties resigns from state bar
MOSES LAKE — Defense attorney John Crowley, who has represented several high profile clients in criminal matters in Grant County, recently resigned from the Wa…
Pacific Science Center at museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Pacific Science Center will bring fossils and experiments in agriculture science to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Saturday. The “Harvest …
Moses Lake man arrested for weekend assault, robbery
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting and robbing a man who owed him a debt.
Man sentenced in connection with Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will be spending almost four years in prison in connection with a July drive-by shooting in Moses Lake.
Man arrested for warrant after allegedly defecating in hotel hallway
MOSES LAKE — An Ephrata man who had a felony arrest warrant was taken into custody over the weekend after he reportedly defecated in a hallway at a hotel.
Chamber of commerce heads meet in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Chamber of commerce directors from across the state gathered in Moses Lake last week to learn some new things, and to share business development tips.
Port of Moses Lake to stage emergency drill
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will be conducting two disaster exercises on Friday, Oct. 13, to test the Port’s and the area’s ability to respond to a major accident at Grant County International Airport.
Whitehall Road Fire 100 percent contained
COULEE CITY — Around the clock work combating the Whitehall Road Fire led to 100 percent containment of the large blaze on Monday.
Deputy uses anti-opioid drug to save overdose victim
MOSES LAKE — For the second time in a month the life of an overdose victim was saved thanks to a deputy administering Naloxone, an anti-opioid drug that reverses the effects of a drug overdose.
Mennonite auction set for Saturday
RITZVILLE — The Menno Mennonite Church will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Country Auction and Relief Sale Saturday at the church, 1378 North Damon Rd. …