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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…
Dreamcatchers for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Kids can transform paper plates, stickers, yarn and colored feathers into their own version of a dreamcatcher on Free Family Saturday. It’s from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Moses …
Precision is important when baking bread
Have you ever made a recipe and it didn’t turn out quite like you expected? Have you ever tried to figure out why, and then try and make it again?
New assistant superintendent ready to build
MOSES LAKE — Carole Meyer knows a thing or two about building schools.
Group gives Manweller technical education award
ELLENSBURG — A group representing vocational and technical educators across Washington have named Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, as their “legislator of th…
Back-to-school events held throughout Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Going back to school can be a tough time for some families. From school supplies, to clothes and shoes, this time of the year causes stress levels…
Moses Lake business loses 3 RVs in late-night fire
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake recreational vehicle business lost three RVs in a late night fire Thursday night. It was the second fire that day in the same location. Michelle Perdue, vice president of I-90 RV, said the…
Section of Moses Lake trail to be named after Joe Rogers
MOSES LAKE — Joe Rogers loved Moses Lake and was a key player in the development in many of the city’s most popular trails. The city will now be paying tribute…
Fundraiser planned for deputy who shot wife
EPHRATA — A fundraiser is planned to raise funds for the family of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot his wife in Moses Lake earlier this month. T…
Job Corps formally accepts Mitsubishi Gift
MOSES LAKE — You’d be surprised how difficult it is to actually donate something to the United States government.
Grant PUD fiber program subject of discussion
EPHRATA — How to proceed with the Grant County PUD’s fiber program was the subject of a discussion, but no decision, at Tuesday’s regular commission meeting.
Nomination sought for giving companies
MOSES LAKE — Do you know of a local company that is doing good by helping its employees help the community? Well, there’s still time to nominate that business for a 2017 Corporations for Communities Award.
Garden smarter, not harder
This is the time of year that most of us are thinking about a break from our gardening tasks. As much as we love gardening and the aspects of being outdoors we’re realizing we need to develop easier ways of doing t…
School bells start ringing next week
OTHELLO — Ah, summer — sunny weather, no homework, kids can do whatever they want — and then school starts, and summer is over.
Back-to-school (supply) bonanza
MOSES LAKE — Six-year-old Kayla Graves was so giddy Tuesday night at the Columbia Basin Elks Lodge that she could barely contain her excitement.
Moses Lake-based DOC counselor accused of inappropriate relationship with client
MOSES LAKE — A mental health counselor whose practice credential has expired will have until Aug. 31 to answer charges of unprofessional conduct from the Washington Department of Health. The charges stem from an al…