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WEATHER: April 13-17
Monday: A 20% chance of rain in the morning. Otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West winds up to 14 mile…
Higher interest rates free up housing, make financing difficult
MOSES LAKE — The good news is, the housing shortage that made finding a home so difficult a couple of years ago appears to have passed. The bad news is, it’s …
Water and power
GRAND COULEE — The editors of Life magazine could not hide their suspicion that President Franklin D. Roosevelt had decided a trip to check on a project was an excellent excuse to get out of town.
Tigers defeat Shadle Park
EPHRATA – The Ephrata boys basketball team evened its record at 2-2 in Tuesday’s home win over Shadle Park, defeating the visiting Highlanders 54-48.
Competing at the next level
MOSES LAKE – Maverick senior Paige Perkins announced her decision to continue her competitive running career at the next level last week, signing on to run tra…
Lind-Ritzville academics shift successful so far, districts stable
RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools, a joint school district consisting of both the Ritzville and Lind school districts, is doing well, with a shift…
Hanford board position open
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioners are looking for an interested county resident to serve on the Hanford Advisory Board.
Palubicki appointed to Adams Superior Court
RITZVILLE – Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the appointment of K. Peter Palubicki to the Adams County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Steve Dixon, who…
Salvation Army donations down for year, help needed
MOSES LAKE — The Salvation Army is soliciting donations for its annual Christmas drive, citing a drop in donations both in Moses Lake and statewide.
Soap Lake eyeing $7.15M budget
SOAP LAKE — The city of Soap Lake is expected to spend about $7.15 million in 2024, according to the proposed budget to be voted on by the Soap Lake City Counc…
Adams commissioners address ACPR funding
OTHELLO – Several members of the public gathered at the Adams County District Court in Othello to provide public input regarding Adams County Pet Rescue’s requ…
Benefit auction Saturday for GCAO
MOSES LAKE — Animal lovers are being invited to participate in a fundraising silent auction to benefit Grant County Animal Outreach Saturday afternoon. “Paws f…
Festive Mattawa
MATTAWA – The annual Mattawa Christmas parade, organized by the city of Mattawa, rolled through town down Government Road Dec. 8 before turning toward Wahluke …
News Bites for Dec. 14, 2023
News Bites for Dec. 14, 2023
Festive Ephrata
EPHRATA – The holidays are officially in full swing in Ephrata after Saturday’s Bells on Basin celebration The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce hosted the event wh…
Soap Lake resort showcases recent updates
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort recently added several new additions to its facilities, including new spa and heat therapy devices, renovated ro…