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Man arrested in Moses Lake for drive-by shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested in a drive-by shooting incident in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lak…
Royal SD to get first school officer
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will get its first school resource officer in early 2023. An agreement from January 2023 through August 2025 was appr…
Pride Color Run set for Saturday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - New Hope/Kids Hope, an organization based in Moses Lake that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting a Pride Co…
‘A champion for Moses Lake’
MOSES LAKE - The Dick Deane Family Historical Park was dedicated Saturday, nearly two years after its initial inception. “I thank you (God) that you have gi…
Othello park project likely delayed to 2023
OTHELLO — Construction of a new playground and additional basketball courts in Othello’s Lions Park probably will be delayed until 2023. Both projects are b…
Car stolen in Seattle recovered in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on June 17 that a stolen car out of Seattle had been recovered in Grant County and resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The release state…
Then and now
MOSES LAKE — Alan Heroux has seen Moses Lake’s real estate changes at first hand.
‘Attitude and effort’ stars of the show as Warden hosts basketball exhibition
Only a few days after classes finished, summer basketball has already arrived in the Basin. Warden was host to an exhibition for three local high schools’ summ…
Ag World’s Golf Classic raises money for Ronald McDonald House
MOSES LAKE - Now in its ninth year, Ag World Support Systems’ annual Golf Classic has been benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northw…
“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…