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Conditional use permit for Holy Cross Church subject of Mattawa council discussion
MATTAWA — What is and isn’t allowed under the provisions of a conditional use permit was the subject of extensive …
Future and development focus of ML council discussion
MOSES LAKE — Water, urban growth and future development was the focus of an extensive discussion by the Moses Lake City Council while they considered amendment…
Bill to protect seniors’ roommate options considered in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature took a step last week toward making senior housing costs more stable. House Bill 1204, which passed the House Hou…
Plant early with milk-jug mini-greenhouses
MOSES LAKE — Some plants are meant to be left in the ground through the winter, and now that it’s February and the ground outside is as hard as week-old peanut…
A princess looking for her castle
SOAP LAKE – Princess Ebby, a 2–year–old mixed breed pup, is looking for a loving and playful home. Ebby came to the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry with a shatte…
MLHS musicians shine at NCWMEA competition
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School choir, piano, guitar and band students showcased their musical talents at the North Central Washington Music Educators …
Late wins push Mavs to 35-32 win over Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE – With the Mavericks holding a 35-32 lead entering the final match of Tuesday’s dual against Sunnyside, Moses Lake sophomore Cristian Ramos knew was…
Mysteries, murders and mayhem at Masquers Theater
SOAP LAKE – “Clue: On Stage” cast members gather around Miss Scarlet (Jessica Stredwick) and Mr. Boddy’s briefcase. The briefcase, locked, supposedly holds all…
Two teens steal 'copious amount' of marijuana
SOAP LAKE — A cannabis shop was hit by a burglary early Friday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:30 a.m…
Mavs fall to Sunnyside in regular season finale
MOSES LAKE – Sunnyside captured momentum early in Tuesday’s dual meet between the Grizzlies and Mavericks, as Sunnyside led 40-6 before eventually winning the …
‘Comfort through chaos’
MOSES LAKE — The worst part of some people’s lives will be their fight with cancer, but the crowd at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday night was ready and …
FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Married firefighters save lives together
SOAP LAKE — Lots of couples have a special activity that they share. Some garden together, some do home improvement projects, some do charity or church work. A…
Ephrata Rec Center, City Hall receive HVAC upgrades
EPHRATA — Upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning at the Ephrata Recreation Center are now complete. “The Ephrata Rec is one of our oldes…
Group14 projects production delayed
MOSES LAKE — Production at the Group14 facility in Moses Lake is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Company officials originally hoped to start p…
Ephrata FBLA brings home 14 titles, 28 state qualifiers
EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School Future Business Leaders of America club had 28 students compete in the Winter Leadership Conference at Grays Harbor College J…
GCSO deputies visit with Quincy fourth graders
QUINCY – Grant County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Aaron Young and Gunnar Hinds stopped by George Elementary in Quincy to talk with fourth grade students Tuesday.