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Potato truck crash closes part of Dodson Road South
ROYAL CITY — A potato truck crash was reported to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at around 8 a.m. Wednesday mor…
Two MLHS athletes sign to colleges
MOSES LAKE — Two seniors at Moses Lake High School signed with colleges across the country this past week to pursue their respective sports. The first athle…
Moses Lake Distinguished Young Women contestants to take stage
MOSES LAKE — Six high school juniors will compete for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual program scheduled for 7 p.m. March 12 at …
Grant County announces expanded property tax breaks
EPHRATA — More senior citizens and disabled people living on fixed incomes in Grant County could get a break on their property taxes, according to a press release from the Grant County Assessor’s Office.
Colville tribes issue letter refusing use of all native terms
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School will have to find a new mascot. At the end of the Moses Lake School Board meeting on Thursday, Board Vice President Shan…
State budget passes both chambers
The Senate and House passed the Senate’s proposed supplemental budget which intends to spend billions on various sectors. The state’s spending bill is now awaiting a decision from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Armed man arrested after 4-hour standoff at Priest Rapids Dam
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man is in custody after a more-than-four-hour standoff with Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies at the Priest Rapids Dam on Saturday. …
Students, supporters protest mask requirement at MLSD meeting
MOSES LAKE — Several students and their supporters were asked to leave after they refused to wear masks at last Thursday’s Moses Lake School District Board of …
Prayers and despair: Ukrainians in the US decry invasion
The Rev. Myron Myronyuk stayed up all night at home in Pennsylvania as his twin brother tried to flee Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, only to turn back because th…
James Yonko named CTE administrator of the year for FFA District 9
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School ag teacher Tony Kern said he nominated James Yonko for the FFA District 9 Administrator of the Year award because Yonko fou…
Washington House address homeless encampments
OLYMPIA — Homeless individuals may have an opportunity to move into permanent housing under legislation considered by a Washington House committee on Thursday.
Youth Outdoors Unlimited banquet March 5
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are on sale for the annual Youth Outdoors Unlimited fundraising banquet March 5. YOU is a Moses Lake organization that gives young people …
Moses Lake Wrestling Club goes to state
TACOMA — Just after the high school state tournament, the Washington State Wrestling Association held a state wrestling tournament for club wrestlers at the Ta…
Quincy’s Bierlink hits 1,000 points
QUINCY — Quincy High School senior TreyVaughn Bierlink has crossed a new line in his high school basketball career by surpassing 1,000 career points.
Planning continues for new Samaritan Hospital
MOSES LAKE — A discombobulated construction market and construction material availability concerns are having an effect, or could have an effect, on the constr…
More than a remodel: Moses Lake examines new police station
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake could be getting a brand new police department headquarters.