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Weather: Sept. 22-28
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5-7 mph i…
Quincy defeats Brewster 34-6 for second win
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks football team evened its record at 2-2 with a convincing 34-6 win over the Brewster Bears Friday at the Quincy High School field. It …
Warden whoops Granger
WARDEN - The Warden High School Cougars took their first league victory of the season against Granger High School 25-8 Friday night. “We expected to move th…
Hispanic Heritage Month recognized with library programs
OTHELLO — Poet – and Othello native – Robert Ruiz will read selections of his works in a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Othello Public Library, 101 E. Main St. The poetry reading is sponsored by the Mid…
Pedestrian killed near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — A Spokane man was struck and killed by a motorist while he was out running early Friday morning, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol. According to the release, Sean Whisenhunt, …
Samaritan Healthcare commissioners reaffirm commitment to new hospital project
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners released a statement Friday affirming their commitment to building a new Samaritan Hospital. “We are committe…
State patrol looking for public’s help in fatal Othello hit and run
OTHELLO — Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver of a car that struck and killed a man Sept. 18 in Othello. The victim’s body was discovered by an Othello Police Dep…
UPDATE: U.S. Marshals arrest Moses Lake man wanted in connection with wife's death
DAVENPORT — A Moses Lake man wanted in connection with the death of his wife was arrested without incident by U.S. marshals in Pennsylvania, according to a Fac…
Soap Lake looks at adding new signs
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council discussed the possibility of putting up new information signs in town at its Wednesday evening meeting. “There’s no cen…
Healthcare facilities mask mandate to stay in place in Washington
OLYMPIA — While most emergency orders issued by Gov. Jay Inslee in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic will end Oct. 31, the order requiring masks in healthc…
MLHS Class of ’62
MOSES LAKE — They came from all over to share memories and see old friends. “We call ourselves the Spirits of ’62 because we are very spirited,” said Marily…
The Six to offer more training through academy
MOSES LAKE — Directly across the street from Big Bend Community College’s baseball stadium is The Six Training Facility, where local baseball and softball play…
Grant County email hit by phishing attack
EPHRATA — If you’ve received an email from anyone affiliated with Grant County government asking you to open an attachment, don’t. “If you receive an email asking you to open a proposal or the sender is sharing …
GCSO continues search for missing ML couple
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued a statement featuring a recent picture of Charles Bergman, who along with his wife Theresa was r…
Churches unite in Grape Drive project
MOSES LAKE — The median strip running down the middle of a portion of Grape Drive got some new trees and gravel thanks to a joint effort by three local churche…
Grant Co. seeks Mosquito Board members
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners are seeking two volunteers to sit on the board overseeing Grant County Mosquito Control District 2, which covers the north…