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Skills on display
MOSES LAKE — Dylan Sanders credits Job Corps with showing him a path forward. “I graduated high school and I wa…
Board approves survey of student health, issues facing students
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted unanimously during a special meeting Thursday morning to allow district students to take part in a statewide student health survey.
Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is home to multiple productions a year, including a play full of adult comedy, pratfalls and confusion.
Downtown Trick or Treat to return to in-person
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) announced Tuesday its annual Downtown Trick or Treat moved from a drive-thru event to in-person.
Truck driver injured in collision
An Orting man was injured early Thursday in a collision on Interstate 90, southeast of Moses Lake.
County seeks to fill slot on housing board
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners seeks someone to fill a position on the board of the Housing Authority of Grant County.
Two aim for seat on Moses Lake School Board
MOSES LAKE — Voters will choose between the current president of the Moses Lake School Board and a political newcomer for Position 2 in the November general el…
Candidates seek seats 4, 5 on Moses Lake City Council
Mark Fancher and Plasido Lindsey Jr. are vying for Moses Lake City Council Position 4.
Commissioners continue public hearing on site for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Tuesday continued a public hearing to Nov. 10 on a proposed budget extension for the possible purchase of land for a new Grant County Jail.
Corn spill at intersection means treats for chickens
MOSES LAKE — Halloween came early for some local chickens.
Police seek two in connection with alleged armed robbery
The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
Quincy police seek two men in connection to alleged armed robbery
The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
Voting in Quincy: School board candidates focus on academics, diversity
QUINCY — Two candidates are vying for a seat on the Quincy School Board.
Fifteen local WSP troopers lose jobs due to mandate
Fifteen Washington State Patrol commissioned officers who cover Grant and Adams counties, as well as other areas in WSP’s districts 4 and 6, of which the count…
Fear for fun: Othello Straw Maze scares through October
OTHELLO — Lily McIndoe knew exactly what she wanted to be Friday night, and she gave careful instructions to Stephanie Carl, who was painting her face.
Old Hotel Art Gallery to return to in-person fundraiser Saturday
OTHELLO — After a year’s hiatus, the Old Hotel Art Gallery will hold its annual fundraising dinner and auction in person Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish at 616 E. Juniper St. The silent auction starts …