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Ephrata proclamation honors 9/11 victims, calls for service
EPHRATA — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City of Ephrata h…
Excessive heat watch in Central WA
SPOKANE – The National Weather Service has put out an excessive heat watch for multiple counties in Washington, including Grant County for this Friday and Saturday. In Moses Lake the high for Friday is 105 degrees …
Chip sealing planned for Royal City streets Friday
ROYAL CITY — Drivers will be asked to avoid parking on sections of six Royal City streets Friday, and traffic will be subject to control, to allow chip-sealing in those street sections. Roadwork will start at 5 a.m…
Registration for community health meeting now open
MATTAWA – The Grant County Health Department is hosting a listening session on August 6, at Wahluke High School in Mattawa. The session from 4:30 to 6 p.m. will focus on developing the Community Health Improvement …
Powell Brothers to perform in Moses Lake Aug. 9
MOSES LAKE — The Powell Brothers will take the stage at the Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park Aug. 9. as part of Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series. Th…
FIRE REPORT: Local districts give updates on fire season
SOAP LAKE – Grant County Fire District 7 is doing well on resources for July, even with 98 fires breaking out according to GCFD 7 Fire Chief Chris Baker. Baker…
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
FRESH NEWS: Summer fishing continues to be excellent
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet – dropping 1.6 feet this past week. We are currently 12.5 feet below full pool. The wa…
Dust storms: how to protect yourself
OLYMPIA — It’s no secret that Eastern Washington is dusty country, as we were reminded July 17 when a dust storm ripped through the region. While the impact on…
OneD site manager took a roundabout path
MOSES LAKE — Nick Kamerath didn’t set out to run a high-tech chemical plant, but here he is. “If you were a high-performing academic student … (you were ex…
16U Sixers close out summer season
SPOKANE – The 16U Central Washington Sixers wrapped up the summer with an appearance at the Gonzaga Midsummer Classic, going 2-2 on the weekend to finish the s…
Two Moses Lake gravel streets to be paved
MOSES LAKE — Sections of two gravel roads in Moses Lake will be paved with storm drains, curbs, gutters and sidewalks added next month. A contract for about $7…
Climate credit applications available to Washingtonians
OLYMPIA — Up to 675,000 households will receive a $200 credit on utility bills due to $150 million funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. According …
'Venue' cuts the ribbon
MOSES LAKE – Venue Magazine owner Shawn Cardwell cuts the ceremonial ribbon on the first edition of the revived magazine Thursday. Cardwell recently purchased …
Jehovah’s Witnesses to gather in Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK — The 2024 convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be held at Toyota Center in Kennewick the weekends of Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1, according to an announcement from Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Applications open for Compost Reimbursement Program
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is launching its second year of the Compost Reimbursement Program to continue to encourage on-farm com…