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GCHD hosting MMR vaccine clinic today
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is hosting a no-cost measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine dri…
Hearings on Soap Lake PD chief's termination begin
SOAP LAKE —The Soap Lake Civil Service Commission convened Monday for a meeting addressing the contested termination of former Soap Lake Police Department Chie…
Moses Lake residents invited to chip and seal info night
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to an open house to discuss the city’s proposed 2025 seal coat project from 5 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the Mos…
Zags volleyball ends spring season on high note
SPOKANE – The Zags volleyball team concluded its 2025 season going 4-0 in their final stretch of games, according to a statement made by Gonzaga Athletics.
Transportation options focus of Grant Transit
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority may be working on a pilot project to provide on-request bus service to senior citizens, starting in selected areas of …
McCosh Park site of Lions Easter egg hunt Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lions chapter will be sponsoring its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at noon McCosh Park. It’s for children up to 12 years of age. …
Suspect arrested in Soap Lake arson case
SOAP LAKE — An unidentified man was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday after allegedly setting fire to clothing that ignited nearby brush. The fire was reported in the 2200 block of Road 20 Northeast at a…
Mavs beat Eastmont 1-0 on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks came out on top in their game against Eastmont Tuesday night with a 1-0 victory. “Once in a while we have our downs, …
Soap Lake City Council applauds K-9 heroes
SOAP LAKE — At the April 16 Soap Lake City Council meeting, both Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office received a $606.01 donation fro…
Quincy-area recreation area project still uncertain
QUINCY — The ultimate fate of Port of Quincy-owned property overlooking the Columbia River, originally intended for a recreation and wildlife viewing area, is …
‘Midnight in Soap Lake’
SOAP LAKE — Murder, family secrets, mysterious water and a terrifying urban legend. It’s all lurking behind the small-town innocence of Soap Lake in a novel re…
Mavs tennis victorious over Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls tennis teams both earned team wins in their matches against Eastmont Tuesday afternoon. “It was fun, t…
Warden freshman Everett Cox sinks hole in one
WARDEN – When April 10 rolled around, Everett Cox, a freshman on the boys golf team for the Warden Cougars, hit the green early to work on his putting and chip…
Adopt a champion snuggler!
SOAP LAKE – Shadow is a female lab mix whose world revolves around playing, exploring and of course a lot of cuddles – she is a champion snuggler after all. Sh…
MLHS Class of 1995 reunion April 25-27
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30-year class reunion the weekend of April 25-27, according to an announcement from the reu…
Soap Lake City Council downsizes itself
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council made a decision regarding council size after three meetings of deliberation. Four council members voted in favor of down…