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Ready for a new season: MarDon Resort looks forward to a good 2021
As the ice disappeared from the surface of Potholes Reservoir in recent warmer weather, MarDon Resort in Othello...
Bill on foster, child care licensing passes
Two local legislators shared discontent with a bill in Olympia regarding the licensing responsibilities of the state Department of Children, Youth and Famili...
Officials: Moses Lake Sleep Center a success
Just more than two months since its opening, Moses Lake’s Sleep Center is seeing success, officials said.
Crisis Solutions to open for some patient care
The Crisis Solutions facility administered by Grant Integrated Services will start treating inpatient behavioral health patients returning from hospitalizati...
Council makes exception for Sleep Center
In a unanimous decision, the Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday approved Ordinance 2969, which states the Sleep Center on the intersection of East Broadway A...
Moses Lake Municipal Airport set for growth
The future looks both busy and bright for the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Law enforcement bills advance in legislature
Nearing the halfway point in the 2021 legislative session, steps toward major reform of police tactics have gained support and generated controversy.
DUI collision in Moses Lake injures four
A two-vehicle collision Tuesday night at state Route 17 and Nelson Road in Moses Lake sent four locals to the hospital with injuries, one of whom was accused...
COVID-19: Six more county residents die
Six more Grant County residents died from COVID-19, according to a Grant County Health District release Wednesday evening, bringing the total deaths to 115.
House OKs bill on Native American names, images
Legislation to ban public schools in Washington from using Native American-themed mascots, logos or team names passed in theHouse of Representatives on Wedne...
Harvest of Hope: Local organizations bring awareness to child abuse through Elizabeth Smart event
Partnering with the Columbia Basin Foundation, New Hope/Kids Hope, at 311 W. Third Ave., is opening the door to sponsorships for its Harvest of Hope event in...
Mattawa City Council proposes annexation into Grant County Fire District 8
The Mattawa City Council wants annexation with Grant County Fire District 8 because the fire district is increasing the fee the city pays for fire protection...
Andy Harlow named Wahluke School District superintendent
Andy Harlow was voted as the new Wahluke School District superintendent by Wahluke School District Board members 3-2 at a special meeting Thursday.
Othello establishes rental property inspections
Rental housing in Othello will be subject to periodic inspections under the terms of a new ordinance, which started Monday, and addresses substandard housing.
Date of Scott Hyndman Day changed
The date for Scott Hyndman Day has been changed from March 1 to April 4, which he said is his birthday.
Garbage rates increasing in Mattawa
The Mattawa City Council voted Feb. 18 to raise the rate for residential garbage from $18 to $23 beginning March 1.