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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…
Get your beef stews ready before the cold weather
This is that time of year where you should think about finishing those outdoor projects before it gets really cold. You need a good hearty soup or stew to warm…
Man who hid from police in tree house facing charges
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who attempted to hide from police in a tree house is facing stolen vehicle and drug charges in Grant County Superior Court.
Lending a hand
MOSES LAKE — Tony Jamerson said the experience of working as a Red Cross volunteer in Houston left a vivid impression. The first few nights after he got home “…
Semi-truck involved in Ryegrass collision found
KITTITAS — A semi-truck that was involved in a fatal collision last week near Kittitas was found. The driver of the truck is still on the run.
Newhouse urges extension for DACA permit renewal
WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is urging the Department of Homeland Security to change the renewal deadline for Deferred Action for Childhood A…
Large fire near Coulee City chars thousands of acres
COULEE CITY — A large fire that broke out near Coulee City over the weekend prompted the mobilization of state firefighting resources to help get a handle on t…
Ritzville author, poet speaks at museum Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Author and poet Hank Buchmann will read selections of his poetry, from his new book “The Homing,” and from his Western novels at 3 p.m. Wednesday …
Grand Coulee man injured when ejected from truck
ELECTRIC CITY — A Grand Coulee man was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt when he was ejected out of his truck in a collision in Electric City on Friday.
New Boys and Girls Club director wants to make a difference
MOSES LAKE — Kim Pope says she was a shy kid.
Samaritan Healthcare turns a profit in August
MOSES LAKE — More doctors and medical professionals at Samaritan Healthcare helped boost the hospital’s bottom line in August.
Crescent Bar contract awarded
CRESCENT BAR — Grant County PUD commissioners voted to award a $1.7 million bid to KRCI, LLC, East Wenatchee, for recreation improvements on Crescent Bar Island. The vote came at the commission’s regular meeting Tu…
Othello Museum hosts special presentation
While in the service during World War II, Don Reynolds wrote letters back and forth to family members here in the states. Fortunately, those letters were prese…
2 arrested after crashing car at BMX park
MOSES LAKE — Two men are in jail after leading police on a chase that ended at a BMX park in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning.
Alleged car thief arrested after hiding in tree house
MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief was arrested in Moses Lake early Thursday morning after fleeing police on foot and attempting to hide in a tree house.
State patrol seeking witnesses to fatal crash near Ryegrass
KITTITAS — The Washington State Patrol is asking for witnesses to a fatal Tuesday morning collision near Kittitas to come forward and aid troopers in their inv…