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Gridiron roundup – week three
MOSES LAKE — Week three of high school football across the Basin is essentially behind us, with the exception of t…
Two killed in I-90 accident on Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Two people were killed in a head-on collision on I-90 late Saturday when a vehicle going the wrong way in the eastbound lanes slammed into an east…
Upcoming election dates of note
Grant County Sheriff candidates Joe Harris, left, and Joey Kriete addressed a meeting of the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Sept. 1. The candida…
Warden relaunches Community Days
WARDEN - Gary Olson, grand marshal of this year’s Warden Community Days parade, waves from the back of his 1964 Cadillac convertible — “The last year they m…
Pet of the Week: Shika
Shika is a female, Border Collie-Pit mix. She is a lovely dog, plays well with other pups and when she was a puppy, she was around cats and children. She would…
Grant PUD examining rate increase
EPHRATA — Rising costs for the Grant County PUD may lead to customer rate increases for 2023. Utility district commissioners asked for more information on cost…
Knights win season opener 34-6
TOPPENISH – The 2021 Class 1A state champion Royal Knights kicked off the 2022 season with a 34-6 win over the Toppenish Wildcats, courtesy of an offensive out…
'Far West' art show headed to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Artist Mihail Kivachitsky will be returning to Soap Lake Sept. 2-5 to host another art show, this time featuring new pieces. “This is special,” …
GCSO candidates speak at Realtors association
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff candidates Joey Kriete and Joe Harris addressed a meeting of the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Thursday, cove…
Going fast in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot happening in a little area by Highway 17 and Grape Drive, just a little north of the new roundabout. Houses are going up fast, and b…
Grant Co. looking for Tourism Commission volunteer
EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners announced on Aug. 31 that they are looking for citizens to serve on the Grant County Tourism Commission. The announcement stated that the selected applicants wil…
Ritzville event more than just a fair
RITZVILLE — Hannah Towne was rushing to get her steer, Chuck, ready to show at this year’s Wheat Land Communities’ Fair on Thursday. “So I bought this steer…
GCSO investigating possible DUI
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Wednesday that they are investigating a possible DUI after a car collided with a house in the …
Ahoy matey: Pirate-themed regatta takes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Boaters dressed in pirate garb will take to the waters of Moses Lake this Sunday, dressed in theme for the 6th Annual Pirates of Camas Cove Regatt…
Letter to the editor: Patriotism and gratitude
Dear Editor, On Dec. 18, 2001, Congress passed Public Law No. 107-89 designating September 11th as “Patriot Day”. It’s a shame a law had to be passed to ensure patriotism is kept alive. We should always remember…
Masquers Theater gala to kick off 2022-23 season
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater troupe will announce the plays for the 2022-23 season and present the annual Masquers awards at its membership gala, scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the theater, 322 E. Main St., S…