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Moses Lake man dies in Dodson Road collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed in a head-on collision near Royal City Tuesday afternoon. Patrick Cha…
Othello to begin construction of city's first animal shelter
OTHELLO — Construction of an Othello Animal Shelter will start with the fence. Othello City Council members awarded a $68,600 contract to Cortez Fencing, Moses…
Finances for fire district annexation to be discussed at Othello council workshop
OTHELLO — Othello residents are being invited to a workshop at 5 p.m. Aug. 10 to discuss finance options available to the city if a proposal to annex the city …
'Man up'
MOSES LAKE — When the rodeo riders wear purple, that means it’s time to man up. “Man Up" is for awareness of domestic violence, said Kim Pope, executive dir…
Old Hotel to host summer art event Saturday
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery will host “Paint, Pour and Explore” Saturday, according to an announcement from the museum. “We are collaborating with s…
Paw-fect coloring partner
Life with Puglsey is anything but black and white. This sweet two-year-old pug mix is ready to shade every day with fun, friendship and unconditional love. She…
Sixers 18U finish season with first tournament championship
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 18U (17-16-1) finished their summer season as champions after winning the Whitworth Prospect Series in Spokane. It w…
WEATHER July 29 - Aug. 4, 2026
WEATHER July 29 - Aug. 4, 2026
4 killed in collision near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Four people were killed and five injured, one critically, when a passenger car collided with a truck about eight miles north of Royal City Tuesday…
Man injured after being run over by Grant PUD truck near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A 61-year-old man was injured Monday morning after being run over by a Grant County Public Utility District maintenance truck along a power line s…
Washington gas prices fall from spring highs, remain above national average
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices across Washington have eased significantly since reaching their highest levels of 2026 in late spring, though drivers in the Everg…
Multiple fires keep Grant County crews busy
QUINCY — A car fire that turned into a brush fire closed SR 28 near Quincy for about six hours and prompted evacuation notices Sunday afternoon. Grant Cou…
Commissioner candidates discuss what distinguishes themselves
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, Kelly Raap, Seth Wee…
Grant County auditor candidates discuss experience, qualifications
EPHRATA — Three Republicans are seeking the office of Grant County Auditor: appointed incumbent Shannon Falstad and challengers Andrew Koeppen and Darci Homesl…
WEATHER July 28 - Aug. 3, 2026
WEATHER July 28 - Aug. 4, 2026
Railroad Fire nearing full containment — 10 residences destroyed
MATTAWA — While some hot spots remain, crews have reached the mop-up stage on the Railroad Fire near Beverly as of Monday. No injuries have been reported. …