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Updated 1 hour, 8 minutes ago

Man jumps from second-floor apartment, arrested on warrants

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly jumping from a second-floor apar…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Work to begin Monday on Nelson Road walking path

MOSES LAKE — Work is set to begin Monday on the dedicated path along Nelson Road intended to make it easier for children to walk to and from Groff Elementary S…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Radiation center to break ground Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for a new cancer treatment facility is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the site, 913 E. Hill Ave. The Radiation Oncology Treatment C…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Schools receive grants for locally-produced food

OLYMPIA — School districts across Washington that were awarded grants under the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s $3.5 million program to help schools buy locally grown food can apply for reimbursement u…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Soap Lake to hold pancake fundraiser

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Community and Senior Center is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser where proceeds will go towards operation costs of the center. The breakfast will be all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancak…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Seven arrested in Grant Co. for sex abuse

GRANT COUNTY — The Washington State Patrol announced Thursday the arrest of seven men in Grant County in a major operation involving the sexual abuse and explo…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Lions Park hosts Latino State Championship this weekend

OTHELLO – Over 40 men’s, women’s and coed softball teams will take the field at Lions Park in Othello this weekend for the Latino State Championship. The to…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Tradition, connection at center of mariachi, traditional dance

MOSES LAKE — It’s an American tradition for people coming to the United States to bring their cultures with them. . .

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Gorge weapons suspect out on bond

EPHRATA - A press release by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon gave an update on the suspect involved in what GCSO initially thought might be a plan to commit a mass shooting at the Gorge Amphithe…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
SLSD brings in more than $1,000 at surplus sale

SOAP LAKE - During the Soap Lake School District school board meeting Monday night, Superintendent Kim Casey announced to the board that they raised more than …

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Moses Lake council approves variance for coffee shop

MOSES LAKE — A downtown coffee house seeking to expand to allow drive-through customers cleared the first hurdle with the Moses Lake City Council during a hear…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Former GCSO chief deputy sworn in as MLPD officer

MOSES LAKE — There was a familiar face at the Tuesday meeting of the Moses Lake City Council as former Grant County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Darrik Gregg …

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Mattawa man injured in rollover accident

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was airlifted to a regional hospital Tuesday night after a rollover accident on State Route 243. A report by Washington State Patrol s…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Sports schedule August 24-30

Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events. ...

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Run to the Desert gives back to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE – A weekend of music, food games – and most importantly, motorcycles – will be in Soap Lake this weekend for the Run to the Desert motorcycle rally, …

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Demo delight

MOSES LAKE - The 2022 Northwest Ag Demolition Derby brought fast-paced fun to participants and excitement to attendees as cars smashed, rolled, collided and ra…