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WEATHER: May 4-9
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87 and north winds to 11 miles per hour, gusts near 21 mph. Overnight mostly clear…
Pheasant Fruit Stand open near Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Pheasant Fruit Stand is open for the season with several types of apples to enjoy.
Ephrata to interview city administrator finalists
EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata issued a press release Monday stating they will interview four candidates eligible to become the next city administrator.
Two hurt in Dodson Road crash
ROYAL CITY — Two people suffered serious injuries in a collision near Royal City early Monday afternoon. According to Kyle Foreman, public information officer…
GCFD7 receives $20,000 toward new truck
SOAP LAKE - Grant County Fire District 7 received $20,000 toward a new fire truck Friday afternoon courtesy of Teck American Inc. “I can't express my gratit…
Walking path completed, city to consider no-parking signs
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal for no-parking signs on a walking path on East Nelson Road on the route to Groff Eleme…
Grant Co. candidates face off in Mattawa
MATTAWA — The democratic process was on display Thursday evening, as candidates for countywide office faced off at Wahluke High School Thursday evening. The…
Growing business
MOSES LAKE — When Dick Maier started Pioneer Veterinary Clinic nearly 25 years ago, he had more than enough space in the building he owns on Sharon Avenue just…
Late touchdown seals Knights’ fate
ROYAL CITY – After a two-yard rushing score by Lynden-Christian, the Royal Knights received the ball with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, down 21-14 to …
Quincy defeats Brewster 34-6 for second win
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks football team evened its record at 2-2 with a convincing 34-6 win over the Brewster Bears Friday at the Quincy High School field. It …
Warden whoops Granger
WARDEN - The Warden High School Cougars took their first league victory of the season against Granger High School 25-8 Friday night. “We expected to move th…
Hispanic Heritage Month recognized with library programs
OTHELLO — Poet – and Othello native – Robert Ruiz will read selections of his works in a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Othello Public Library, 101 E. Main St. The poetry reading is sponsored by the Mid…
Pedestrian killed near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — A Spokane man was struck and killed by a motorist while he was out running early Friday morning, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol. According to the release, Sean Whisenhunt, …
Samaritan Healthcare commissioners reaffirm commitment to new hospital project
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners released a statement Friday affirming their commitment to building a new Samaritan Hospital. “We are committe…
State patrol looking for public’s help in fatal Othello hit and run
OTHELLO — Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver of a car that struck and killed a man Sept. 18 in Othello. The victim’s body was discovered by an Othello Police Dep…
UPDATE: U.S. Marshals arrest Moses Lake man wanted in connection with wife's death
DAVENPORT — A Moses Lake man wanted in connection with the death of his wife was arrested without incident by U.S. marshals in Pennsylvania, according to a Fac…