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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…
SLPD updates for early March
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Police Department has been busy the last couple of weeks, recovering stolen vehicles and receiving grants. SLPD reported on severa…
70 years: Former Warden couple celebrates platinum anniversary
WARDEN — Kay L. and Norma Lybbert said one of the keys to a successful marriage is commitment. The Lybberts have some experience in that - they were married in…
USDA looks to issue food aid grants to school districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for school districts to buy locally produced food under the Local Food for School…
East Park improvements discussed at Quincy meeting
QUINCY — Planned and possible upgrades to Quincy’s East Park, and discussions related to design and design costs, dominated the Quincy City Council meeting Tue…
Praying for peace
SOAP LAKE - The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has impacted many people around the world. Right here in Grant County, there is a Slavic community with personal …
Friends, fun and dried crickets: Moses Lake turns out for business expo
MOSES LAKE — It should be pretty obvious what Harvest Valley Pest Control does. “We kill bugs,” said Richard Westra as he sat with coworker Katrina Keithly …
Super Search: Pt. 1
MOSES LAKE — Monty Sabin really wants to come work in Moses Lake. “I grew up in eastern Washington, and there's a number of things that draw me here,” Sabin…
Adams Co. transportation improvement discussed
RITZVILLE — Improving public transportation in Adams County, and getting the word out about what is available, was the subject of a meeting called by QUADCO Re…
Dotson appointed to carry out Soap Lake superintendent duties
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake School Board voted Monday night in a special meeting to appoint Board President Curt Dotson to assume the duties of the Soap Lake sup…
Othello athletes recognized for academic achievement
OTHELLO — The Othello High School dance and drill team was named Class 2A academic state champions, and four OHS boys wrestlers received Class 2A academic all-…
Othello wins both games of season-opening doubleheader
OTHELLO — The Othello High School girls softball team took both games of the team’s season-opening doubleheader Saturday in Othello, winning both games in five innings. . .
Three arrested near Warden
WARDEN — A Ritzville man and two Warden residents were booked into the Adams County Jail on outstanding warrants following an investigation into a theft near Lind. . .
Royal City man arrested for vehicle theft
RITZVILLE — A Royal City man was booked into the Adams County Jail for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle after he attempted to flee from Adams County Sheriff’s deputies. . .
Othello Council discusses open meetings tech
OTHELLO — Possible upgrades to the video and sound system in the Othello City Council chambers were the subject of discussion at the regular council meeting Mo…
‘Go for it’
MOSES LAKE - The 40th annual Moses Lake Distinguished Young Women program was held Saturday at Moses Lake High School to say goodbye to the 2022 court and welc…