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Candidate filing open in Grant County
EPHRATA — Candidate filing week is underway in Grant County, opening a five-day window for residents to officially…
“It’s lovely”
MOSES LAKE — After two years of drive-thru events, the annual Senior Picnic returned in person to the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday. “I don’t cut loose…
Grant Co. commissioners set to select interim sheriff
EPHRATA — Grant County Republican party leaders will submit a list of three applicants Aug. 3 to fill the position of Grant County Sheriff. Grant County Commis…
Paying last respects
EPHRATA - In honor of Flag day on Tuesday, American Legion Post 28 held its annual flag retirement ceremony. “It is not just a piece of cloth,” said Jane Mo…
MLSD selects new elementary principals
MOSES LAKE — Two principals have been hired for elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District according to press releases from the district. “I have …
“Why not Big Bend?”
MOSES LAKE - After a first season where she was thrust into the head coaching role, Big Bend Community College head softball coach Kylee Brulotte has spent her…
Goodbye Billy
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department no longer has a police dog. Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox told the Soap Lake city council at a regular meeting…
New MLHS principal selected
MOSES LAKE — Sheila Kries has been selected as the new principal at Moses Lake High School. Currently, Kries is an MLHS assistant principal. “I look forward…
Little Big Show fills Wilson Creek with classics
WILSON CREEK — The streets of Wilson Creek were full on Saturday as locals and visitors alike turned out for the 10th annual Little Big Show.
Moses Lake council talks traffic safety, adopts road plan
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council spent much of its regular Tuesday meeting talking about both the current conditions and future plans for the city’s st…
Moses Lake Air Show set for this weekend
MOSES LAKE — With Father’s Day coming this weekend, it’s time for the annual Moses Lake Airshow as well. This year’s air show will be held at the Grant Coun…
Basin fastpitch teams take home trophies at the Phil Schultz Memorial Tournament
MOSES LAKE — Three local fastpitch teams took the Inaugural Phil Schultz Memorial Tournament in Moses Lake this past weekend in their respective age groups.
NCW Libraries system announces summer hours
WENATCHEE — Officials of the NCW Libraries system, which includes libraries in Grant County, have announced summer hours. All public libraries in Grant County are closed on Sundays during the summer, with the ex…
Ephrata couple creates tartan to support Ukraine
EPHRATA — An Ephrata couple is combining their heritages in a unique way to support Ukraine by creating an official Scottish-inspired tartan in support of Ukra…
Police records for June 15, 2022
Ephrata Police Department May 27 Report of attempted theft of a catalytic converter on C Street Southeast. Report of a galvanized steel shelf stolen i…
Three Basin essayists take first at state
EPHRATA - The American Legion Auxiliary, Art Semro Unit 28, announced on June 10 that three local students not only placed first in the Americanism Essay Contest at the local level but have gone on to be first plac…