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Deputies searching Moses Lake for missing man
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a Federal Way man who was last seen swim…
Elks Lodge to move into Porterhouse building
MOSES LAKE — In a time when everything seems to be changing, at least one thing will remain the same: the Porterhouse totem pole is staying put. “There's s…
Mattawa council looks at improvements to Wahluke grad parade
MATTAWA — Changes could be coming to the parade that follows Wahluke High School graduation.
Cantwell, Newhouse discuss budget impacts on Medicaid
MOSES LAKE — If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, the results could be disastrous for Central and Eastern Washington, Sen. Maria Cantwell said at town hall meet…
Samaritan on-time, on budget
MOSES LAKE — The new Samaritan Hospital is coming along exactly the way projects of that magnitude almost never do. “We’re on schedule, and we’re on budget…
More signs planned for busy Adams Co. intersections near Othello
OTHELLO — Additional warning and stop signs will be installed at 14 intersections in the Othello area. Adams County Commissioners approved $833,000 for the pro…
One arrested in Friday drive-by case
RICHLAND – The Moses Lake Police Department has announced the arrest of a 14-year-old male from Mattawa in connection with the Friday drive-by shooting after the suspect went to Kadlec Hospital in Richland to obtai…
Your new best friend awaits
MOSES LAKE — Juno, a perfect contender for the role of your new best friend, is patiently waiting for you to go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out h…
Gas prices on the rise: A look at national and WA trends
MOSES LAKE – As of Monday, the average price of gasoline in the United States has observed a notable increase, rising 6.3 cents from the previous week to settl…
MLPD releases further information on Friday drive-by
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department has released additional information Sunday and again Monday regarding the drive-by shooting that occurred on West…
Jacks pull in 1-0 win over Huskies
OTHELLO – The Quincy Jacks grabbed a win in a faceoff on the soccer pitch against the Othello Huskies Saturday afternoon, taking the game 1-0. "I thought i…
Port of Moses Lake OKs military training lease
MOSES LAKE — Military training exercises will continue at a section of the Grant County International Airport following the approval of a 25-year lease between…
Heat lamp likely culprit in Ephrata area fire
EPHRATA – On Sunday morning at around 8:30 a.m. Grant County Fire District 13 responded to a structure fire in the 129000 block of Road C.5 Northwest. Engine 1…
Quincy council approves land purchase
QUINCY — A vacant lot at the end of Third Street Southwest may become the home of the city of Quincy’s new public works shop. Quincy City Council members appro…
Crestview, Bright Beginnings hold open house
MOSES LAKE — Crestview Christian School and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center held an open house March 13. The public was invited to tour the classrooms …
Ephrata falls in doubleheader against Aberdeen
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers fell to Aberdeen 0-10 and 1-4 in a home doubleheader Saturday. Ephrata Head Baseball Coach David Tempel said some good things happ…