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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…
Local law enforcement conducting extra DUI patrols
WENATCHEE — The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be ramping up their DUI patrols through the end of the year.
Signs of the season
It’s a simple house in a simple neighborhood, but it comes to life with the spirit of Christmas, family and all that goes with the holiday season.
Othello Christmas Baskets deliver holiday cheer
OTHELLO — The first cars leave the Othello Fire Hall about 8 a.m., delivering food, toys and Christmas cheer to needy families in Othello, a tradition that’s 4…
School construction underway in Quincy
QUINCY — They’ve started excavating at George Elementary, the first step in a two-year construction project that will mean huge changes for Quincy schools.
Ephrata High School teachers clash at karaoke
EPHRATA — In the end it could be said that Ephrata High School teachers Don Hendrixson and Dave Temple tied in the Great Karaoke Battle of 2016. The teacher si…
U.S. Cattlemen support new Interior Secretary
The United States Cattlemen’s Association will lend its full support to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to the position of Secretary of the Interior, according to USCA vice president Be…
Board appoints Meek new schools chief
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Joshua Meek as the district’s new superintendent, following the re…
Moses Lake man sentenced in connection with raid
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in connection with a raid at a Moses Lake residence that turned up a large amount of drugs, ammunition and a gun.
GC Health district approves 2017 budget
EPHRATA — The Grant County Health District on Wednesday unanimously approved a $2.65 million budget for 2017, expecting to spend roughly $78,000 more than it anticipates collecting in revenue for the year.
Ephrata man sentenced for car theft, eluding police
MOSES LAKE — A Ephrata man was sentenced for stealing a running car from a driveway in Moses Lake and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Design for Big Bend building still under discussion
MOSES LAKE — Architects are still working on design options for the new professional-technical program building at Big Bend Community College.
Bid awarded for Othello football field repairs
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members have awarded a $129,007 contract to Desert Sun Landscaping of Moses Lake to rehabilitate the Othello High School football field.
Affordable Mini Storage has room for all that extra stuff
MOSES LAKE — If you have stuff.
Shop with a cop
MOSES LAKE — Danica Groff was having a hard time choosing a Christmas present for herself.
Moses Lake firefighters hand out winter coats to students in need
MOSES LAKE — You don’t need to turn on the nightly news or consult the little weather forecaster in your phone to know that it is bone-chillingly cold outside.…