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Missing Moses Lake man found deceased near Summer Falls
COULEE CITY — Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office have recovered the body of what is believed to …
State poet laureate to visit Soap Lake, Ephrata
SOAP LAKE — Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will present readings of his works Thursday at the Soap Lake and Ephrata public libraries. Marshall wil…
Snowflake art on Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Kids of all ages can use watercolors to paint a snowflake scene at Free Family Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Moses L…
Minimum wage increase bumps up city budget
MOSES LAKE — Election night brought about several different changes nationwide. From the election of a new president, to new representatives and senators and ballot measures, the voters had their say. Amidst ongoin…
Rotary Foundation wins national award
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Foundation and local chapters have been a driving force behind community projects for the past 100 years. But it’s always nice when someone notices. The Association of Fundraising Profession…
No injuries in morning shooting near George
GEORGE — There were no injuries in a shooting early Wednesday morning south of George.
Royal City man arrested for DUI after injury collision
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was allegedly intoxicated when he rear-ended another vehicle near Royal City Wednesday.
Building conundrum focus of Big Bend CC meeting
MOSES LAKE — A conundrum over the design of the proposed professional-technical building on the Big Bend Community College campus prompted BBCC officials to co…
Nominations sought for processed pear board
YAKIMA — Nominations will be accepted Dec. 5 for two positions on the Processed Pear Committee, one for growers, one for processors.
Newhouse introduces bill to fix VA issues
WASHINGTON D.C. — In the wake of a series of scandals surrounding the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, has introduced a bill proposing solutions.
East Irrigation District elections set for Dec. 13
OTHELLO — The election for the seat for Director District No. 5 of the East Columbia Irrigation District is scheduled for Dec. 13. Polls will be open from 1 to…
Moses Lake in the running for jet manufacturing site
MOSES LAKE — It will be a while before Moses Lake finds out whether or not the Eagle has landed, but Grant County International Airport is in discussions as a possible site for a Boston company looking at locations…
Soap Lake settles free speech lawsuit with councilmember
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake has settled a lawsuit with councilmember Robert Brown regarding a city policy he believed violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
County certifies election results
EPHRATA — “And we are done. It’s official ... the election is certified!”
Small Business Saturday a smashing success
Cyber Monday might be a big hit, ordering merchandise from the comfort of your living room, but according to the survey released by the National Federation of …
Connors, Lemargie recognized for roles in Basin Project
Warden’s Steve Connors and Richard Lemargie from Ephrata were recognized by the Columbia Basin Development League for playing key roles in the development of the Columbia Basin Project (CBP), according to a CBDL pr…