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Moses Lake author encourages women to look beyond church culture norms
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake author’s book, “A Christian Woman Striving to Live Her Faith in a Man-Controlled World,”…
Ephrata Legion auxiliary hosts blood drive today
EPHRATA — Every minute, more that 25 units of blood or specialized blood components are transfused, nearly 37,0000 units each and every day. Being prepared can literally save lives.
Othello raises water rates
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council Monday evening unanimously approved an increase in the city’s water rates, attempting at the same time to rebalance the rate structure so that industrial customers pay a greater p…
No mold problem found in Grant County courthouse
EPHRATA — Tests done at the Grant County Courthouse have found that the building does not have high levels of mold, despite concern by a number of county employees that working in the building was making them sick.
Back on track: Port approves railroad plan
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners voted unanimously Monday to build a railroad link connecting the port to a Columbia Basin Railroad line in Wheele…
Report of QHS student's shooting death a hoax
QUINCY — A report of a Quincy High School student getting shot and killed in a gang-related shooting was determined to be a hoax.
Award-winning author to visit MLHS
MOSES LAKE — Author and comic book illustrator Gene Luen Yang will visit schools in central Washington, including Quincy and Moses Lake high schools. His visit…
Big Bend CC receives major STEM grant
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College officials eventually will add two new transfer degree programs, one in computer science and one in manufacturing technology, as part of a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Dep…
Banquet recognizes BBCC scholarship donors, recipients
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College scholarship recipients and scholarship benefactors were recognized at the annual Star Night banquet earlier this month.…
Parton new EDC board president
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Ephrata recreation director Ray Towry has accepted an offer to become the new city manager in Sweet Home, Ore. He has also officially sub…
Boys & Girls Club talent show puts creativity on display
MOSES LAKE — The afternoon was filled with excitement. The house lights dimmed low as a string of white Christmas lights on the wall behind the stage set an a…
Trying hockey for free, sponsored by Parks and Rec
MOSES LAKE — Kids and teens will get the chance to lace up the skates, pick up a hockey stick and try the game for free for one hour Nov. 5. It’s a USA Hockey event, co-sponsored by Moses Lake Parks and Recreation.
Deep romance: 'The Little Mermaid' goes from the screen to the Masquers stage
SOAP LAKE — “Mommy, can I take a picture with Ariel?” asks a little girl after the show. “How about Sebastian the Crab, huh? That guy sure can belt it out,” sa…
Bonds, interest rates have impact on PUD reserves
EPHRATA — The question comes up at Grant County PUD budget hearings, sometimes at commission meetings, and even commissioners have asked. Why does the PUD need all that money?
ML searching for youth to serve on parks and rec commission
MOSES LAKE — If you are a youth in Moses Lake who wants to have input on parks and recreation in your community, the city has an opportunity for you.
Police seek vehicle involved in attempted Horizon robbery
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police asking anyone who saw or has video footage of a vehicle belonging a woman who was involved in attempted bank robbery Friday night to come forward.