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Knights claim district win over Okanogan
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-1-2) got the best of Okanogan Thursday evening with a 2-1 victory as they move …
Samaritan Hospital postpones elective procedures
MOSES LAKE — All elective surgical procedures at Samaritan Hospital will be postponed until at least Oct. 1, hospital officials announced Wednesday, due to “su…
Car thefts on the rise in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County was not immune to the rise in reported auto thefts plaguing the state and the nation in 2020.
2021 Grant County Fair sees substantial revenue increase
MOSES LAKE — A bigger crowd spending more money, as well as increases in prices, pushed Grant County Fair revenues this year to almost $650,000.
A dry year: Irrigators in the Columbia Basin were saved by snowpack, but dryland farmers took a hit
MOSES LAKE — It was a very dry year in the Columbia Basin.
Back in action: After a year’s absence, the Othello Fair returns
OTHELLO — The Othello Fairgrounds was busy – kids showing animals, the Othello PRCA Rodeo under the lights Friday and Saturday, the carnival rides, traditional…
COVID jump returns OHS to online instruction
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials announced Monday high school students would switch to online classes due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases at the school.
Jamming in George: Bluegrass, festival bring friends together
Danny Ray Stewart chose the song, about a man working on the railroad. He played the melody, to make sure all the players got it, and invited Bob Martin to tak…
New trustee joins board at Big Bend Community College
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College on Tuesday announced Amy Parris as a new trustee, replacing Stephen McFadden, who resigned after taking a job with the Port of Pasco in the Tri-Cities. Gov. Jay Inslee confir…
Mattawa council votes to negotiate with Granger for interim police chief
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members voted Thursday to allow Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the city of Granger for an …
Veterans Stand Down to offer plethora of resources
MOSES LAKE — Military veterans can get information about job opportunities and services, and shelterless veterans can get clothing and cold weather gear at the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.…
The Six Training Facility crew hopes to increase local opportunities, build success for youth baseball, softball
The Six Training Facility in Moses Lake started simply as an idea, but since tentatively opening its doors this spring, that dream has become a reality.
Gang-related graffiti rises in Moses Lake
“Taggings have increased significantly,” said Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr.
Governor asks feds for medical staffing help; Samaritan sees severe challenges
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake hadn’t heard of any help on Monday.
Fundraising food: Traditional food carries on at Othello Fair
The Othello Fair has its share of tradition, and one of the big traditions is the food.
New mental health counselor at Samaritan
Angelica Eldred, a licensed mental health counselor, has joined the Behavioral Health department at Samaritan Healthcare.