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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…
Arts Night offers chance to display hidden talents
OTHELLO — At some time in his or her life, most everyone dreams of an opportunity to display or demonstrate their artsy side.
Grant PUD broadband workshop set for February
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD employees will present the findings of an in-depth review of the district’s broadband program at a workshop for commissioners in mid…
Chiropractor has worked so much he can't give up now
OTHELLO — Dr. Rudy Dabalos, a chiropractor in this community, retired a few years ago. But he continues to work as he nears 75 and is planning a new business r…
Ephrata man accused of assaulting infant daughter
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man is accused of assaulting his 10-month-old daughter while drunk and fracturing her skull.
Strategic plan comments sought by regional library
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library, which serves five counties, would like to hear from you about a new strategic plan.
Man injured in rollover near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A man was injured near Moses Lake over the weekend after his vehicle reportedly struck a guardrail and rolled down an embankment.
6 ML police officers recognized for heroism
MOSES LAKE — Four incidents. Six acts of going above and beyond. Six Moses Lake Police Department officers were honored during a ceremony last week for their h…
State legislative session kicks off in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State 2017 Legislative Session began Monday morning with the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House.
Try this rich, thick oxtail soup
My family butchered its own beef when I was growing up. One of the things I don't recall ever seeing used was the meat in the upper tail, known as “oxtail.”
Snow scramble
MOSES LAKE — Two weekend snowstorms and a touch of freezing rain scrambled morning commutes and canceled school throughout the Columbia Basin Monday.
Quincy man cited for role in collision
EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man was cited for his role in a two-vehicle collision near East Wenatchee over the weekend that left two people injured.
Red Rock Elementary in Royal City closed because of frozen pipes, flooding
ROYAL CITY – School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.
'Silent warriors': Othello honors volunteers
OTHELLO — Mayor Shawn Logan calls them the city’s “little, silent warriors.”
Future of Ritzville extended care facility subject of meeting
RITZVILLE — Residents of the East Adams Hospital District are being invited to a meeting to discuss the future of the East Adams Care Center, the community’s extended care facility. The meeting is scheduled for 5:1…
Unemployment picture improves in November
MOSES LAKE — While unemployment in Grant County increased between October and November 2016, it dropped when compared with November 2015. The county’s unemploy…