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Candidates discuss rural priorities, budget concerns at forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates in three races representing the 13th Legislative District and Washington’s 4th Congression…
School closures aim to keep kids safe
MOSES LAKE — It was something of a joke at Thursday evening’s meeting of the Moses Lake School Board, that because of the school days lost so far that district officials would have to find a way to merge graduation…
1 injured in collision near Ephrata
EPHRATA - One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision near Ephrata Thursday.
Site selected for proposed second high school
MOSES LAKE — Patrons of the Moses Lake School District will be asked to approve or reject a $135.3 million construction bond in a special election Feb. 14. If …
New elementary school would follow set pattern
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will decide the fate of a $135.3 million construction bond in a special election Feb. 14. If approved the money…
Second Time Silver creates new family heritage pieces
Heritage means something to Second Time Silver owner Katherine Whitney. She loves to hear the stories that shaped people’s lives, the influences that made a di…
White joins Herald as intern
MOSES LAKE — Rebecca White has always been obsessed with writing.
Woman accused of assaulting MLPD officers
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for allegedly assaulting two Moses Lake police officers while drunk.
State to help Grant County clear roads
MOSES LAKE — Grant County is getting some help from the state Department of Transportation to clear some of its roads following last weekend’s snow storm.
AWB Legislative Day will address critical topics to economic future
OLYMPIA — Hundreds of business leaders are expected to take part in the Association of Washington Business’ annual Legislative Day and Hill Climb Jan. 17 at Hotel RL in Olympia to discuss a wide range of topics cri…
Neighbors pitch in to help stranded motorists
MOSES LAKE — Things got windy and dangerous on roads throughout Grant County Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning. There were no serious traffic related injuries, however, despite the Grant County Sheriff’s O…
Inslee starts second term on a positive note
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee was inaugurated for his second term and in his State of the State address, he called for legislators to work together to fully fund e…
Blowing white stuff to blow over
MOSES LAKE — The message from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, issued at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, was to the point. “Stay off Grant County roads,” it said. “It’s…
Woman allegedly points gun at boyfriend, son
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for allegedly pointing a gun at her boyfriend and 2-year-old son.
Allied Arts soirée set for Jan. 27
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are on sale for the annual Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraising soirée, set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the 4-H building at the Grant Count…
Ortiz charge upped to first-degree murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar in June is now facing a first-degree murder charge.