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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…
Sleeping on the street to build a warm place
MOSES LAKE — A row of boxes sat in the Penhallurick's True Value parking lot Thursday night and into Friday morning. To most the boxes were just that; boxes. S…
ML school board elects president, VP
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake School Board unanimously re-elected Kevin Donovan as president and Oscar Ochoa as vice president of the school board at a special meeting on Thursday.
Food, toy donations sought for Operation Friendship
MOSES LAKE — Donations of toys and money are being solicited for Operation Friendship, the annual toy drive for the Moses Lake Food Bank.
Woman charged for eluding police in stolen car
MOSES LAKE — A Spokane woman was charged for attempting to elude police in a vehicle she admitted to stealing from her ex-husband.
Moses Lake woman sentenced for trying to elude deputy
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced for attempting to elude a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
State poet laureate to visit Soap Lake, Ephrata
SOAP LAKE — Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will present readings of his works Thursday at the Soap Lake and Ephrata public libraries. Marshall wil…
Snowflake art on Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Kids of all ages can use watercolors to paint a snowflake scene at Free Family Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Moses L…
Minimum wage increase bumps up city budget
MOSES LAKE — Election night brought about several different changes nationwide. From the election of a new president, to new representatives and senators and ballot measures, the voters had their say. Amidst ongoin…
Rotary Foundation wins national award
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Foundation and local chapters have been a driving force behind community projects for the past 100 years. But it’s always nice when someone notices. The Association of Fundraising Profession…
No injuries in morning shooting near George
GEORGE — There were no injuries in a shooting early Wednesday morning south of George.
Royal City man arrested for DUI after injury collision
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was allegedly intoxicated when he rear-ended another vehicle near Royal City Wednesday.
Building conundrum focus of Big Bend CC meeting
MOSES LAKE — A conundrum over the design of the proposed professional-technical building on the Big Bend Community College campus prompted BBCC officials to co…
Nominations sought for processed pear board
YAKIMA — Nominations will be accepted Dec. 5 for two positions on the Processed Pear Committee, one for growers, one for processors.
Newhouse introduces bill to fix VA issues
WASHINGTON D.C. — In the wake of a series of scandals surrounding the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, has introduced a bill proposing solutions.
East Irrigation District elections set for Dec. 13
OTHELLO — The election for the seat for Director District No. 5 of the East Columbia Irrigation District is scheduled for Dec. 13. Polls will be open from 1 to…