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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…
Chief Moses students donate to food bank
MOSES LAKE — Students from Chief Moses Middle School collected so much food for the Moses Lake Food Bank they had to deliver it in a school bus. The students c…
Swartz set to retire as commissioner
EPHRATA — The day of outgoing County Commissioner Carolann Swartz’s retirement celebration found her speculating with the Ephrata city manager on the Universit…
Job seekers warned of employment scam
MOSES LAKE — The email looked legitimate – at least at first.
Christmas cookies fit for Grandma's kitchen
This week I had to make up a few cookies for the church potluck. Rather than purchase a package of some ready-made version, I made up a few batches.
Third MRJ arrives at GC International Airport
MOSES LAKE — The third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp MRJ regional jet rolled up the 65,000-square-foot hangar at Grant County International Airport as light dwindle…
Boys arrested after stealing car in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two boys were arrested Monday morning after reportedly stealing a car from in front of a home.
MLHS aiming for Air Force JROTC
MOSES LAKE — If everything goes right, Moses Lake High School (MLHS) will have an Air Force Junior ROTC program in place by the fall of 2018.
District begins planning for 2 high schools
MOSES LAKE — Teachers and administrators with the Moses Lake School District have begun planning for a second high school should voters approve the $135 millio…
Boats will be able to fuel up at Crescent Bar
EPHRATA — There will be a fuel station to pump gas for boats at Crescent Bar when recreation improvements to the island and riverbank are completed. Grant County PUD commissioners discussed the district’s possible …
Grant PUD fiber workshop scheduled for January
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD officials will sponsor a workshop during the week of Jan. 23 to discuss the status of its fiber optic buildout, the wireless project…
Royal man returns from mission speaking Spanish
ROYAL CITY — Lots of young men from this region have gone, or go on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the purpose of helping peo…
Othello Christmas Basket project wraps up
OTHELLO — “They were all delivered, that’s what I love to hear,” said Merritt Johnson to a volunteer driver.
Tortilla maker learned craft from dad
MATTAWA — Porfirio Luna has had so much success with his business that he’s grown it to three sites, producing tortillas at Rallito de Luna in Mattawa, Pasco a…
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Holly Starr comes home to play
MOSES LAKE — Holly Starr likes coming home.