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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, …
Soap Lake Senior Center to hold fundraiser
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Community and Senior Center is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser this Saturday. The dinner will feature Spaghetti with meatballs…
GCSO seeks help in locating missing ML couple
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking the public’s help in the search for a Moses Lake couple missing since Sunday, Sept. 18. Acco…
Eltopia auctioneer wins international championship
ELTOPIA — A Central Washington auctioneer took top honors recently at the 2022 National Auctioneers Association International Auctioneer Championship, accordin…
A hand up: SLPD supports community with benevolent fund
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Benevolent Fund provides ways for the Soap Lake Police Department to support the community and build a positive relationship with loc…
The Everly Set to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The sounds of the classic 1950s and 1960s duo the Everly Brothers will be featured at 7 p.m. Saturday when the Everly Set takes the stage at the W…
Grant PUD fish hatchery production will remain unchanged
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD will not be required to build any new fish hatcheries over the next 10 years. Utility district officials renewed an agreement go…
Quincy Middle School schedules presentations for parents
QUINCY — Quincy Middle School officials will sponsor a presentation to help parents and guardians supervise their children’s online activities Sept. 28. A separate presentation to help parents respond to a violent …
Soap Lake opens new basketball courts
SOAP LAKE - After several years of challenges, Smokiam Park in Soap Lake has a new basketball court for community members to enjoy.
Soap Lake says goodbye to the Sheppards
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 said goodbye on Friday to two long term members; Chief Kirk Sheppard and his wife Patricia, who was the secretary for …
Othello PRCA Rodeo results
OTHELLO – The Othello PRCA Rodeo wrapped up Saturday evening at the Adams County Rodeo Grounds, with a total payoff of $35,269. Events included bareback riding…
Toxic algae detected at Blue Heron Park boat launch
MOSES LAKE — On Sept. 16, Grant County Health District announced that blue-green algae was detected in Moses Lake at the Blue Heron Park boat launch. The release stated that in response, GCHD issued a closure for…
Unidentified pedestrian killed in Othello collision
OTHELLO — Identification is pending of a pedestrian struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning in Othello. The collision occurred about 12:30 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of West Park …
Unidentified driver killed, Mattawa couple injured in collision
RICHLAND — An unidentified driver was killed and a Mattawa couple were injured in a collision late Saturday night near Richland. Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Thorsen said Monday that officials have not ye…
A lot going on during Othello Fair finale
OTHELLO — The announcer ran down the list of events at the Othello Fair just after noon Saturday – the car show near the entrance, music on the brand-new main …
Mattawa annexation request reviewed in public hearing
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members will make a decision on Oct. 6 regarding a proposal to annex 40.5 acres of land near Wahluke High School into the city l…