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A busy COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Quincy
The line of cars wound out of the Quincy High School parking lot and nearly all the way down Jackrabbit Lane on ...
Sand Scorpions hold first fun run of the year
Forty Jeeps, quads, pick-ups, buggies and bikes lined up Saturday at the Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes for the Sand Scorpions ORV Group’s first fun run...
MLSD board talks details on student rep
As the Moses Lake School District considers creating a new position of student representative on the school board, officials overseeing the effort want it to be different this time.
Construction underway at Ephrata's Columbia Ridge Elementary
The foundation is going in for the new office and entryway, classrooms and second gym at Columbia Ridge Elementary, and a hallway in the existing building bl...
Warnick wants to establish state meat, poultry inspection program
Washington could have its own meat and poultry inspection program if a bill passes during this year’s state legislative session.
Housing development springs up near Moses Lake High School
A new 7.7-acre housing development, Sydney Acres, is in its early stages near the Moses Lake High School, as it broke ground in November.
Escape to Moses Lake: Young family gains a lot in move, home purchase
For Joel and Caitlin Graves, moving to Moses Lake was a “no brainer.”
Police seek information on Thursday night shooting
Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night near Nelson Road and Balsam Street, in which a home was struck by gunfire.
House bill would limit police; ML Chief Fuhr says it could harm more people
HB 1054 would place prohibitions on tactics and equipment used by peace officers when engaging with the public.
Grant County Landfill and Ephrata sewer getting major upgrades this year
The recent Ephrata City Council decision for additional rate increases of disposal and sewage will provide major upgrades in both systems.
Defensive techniques subject of criminal justice class
Students in the criminal justice class at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center got some training Friday on the proper use of techniques to subdue an unruly...
Two arrested after armed robbery
Two Moses Lake residents were arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of a woman at gunpoint inside her apartment, according to police.
Accused criminal gang leader, drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years
An accused Grant County leader of a criminal street gang was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a number of drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the ...
Windstorm causes scattered power outages
Strong winds caused by a cold front led to scattered electrical outages around Grant County Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Local senators vote against extending emergency proclamations
State senators adopted a resolution Wednesday to extend all of the governor’s emergency proclamations indefinitely during a virtual floor debate.
Fundraising continues for Moses Lake Rotary's skate park project
Fundraising for the Moses Lake Rotary Club’s project to upgrade the Moses Lake Skate Park is continuing a few months beyond the previous final date of Dec. 31.