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Drug crisis: Officials look for ways to combat opioid epidemic
Medical providers and health officials in Grant County say they are concerned about the ongoing opioid epidemic as they try to help those facing addiction get …
Bills to restore police authority move forward
Several bills restoring law enforcement agencies’ authority to use physical force and engage in vehicular pursuits were advanced during executive sessions in t…
Ephrata raises construction fees to fund parks
EPHRATA — It’s going to cost a little bit more to build a house in Ephrata.
A glass of comedy: Masquers Theater to present ‘Beer for Breakfast’
SOAP LAKE — The tale of three old friends, an all-night battle of the sexes and the impact of passing time comes to the Masquers Theater stage starting Feb. 11.
Growing viral: Pandemic contributes to collectible plants
MOSES LAKE — Roost Lifestyle owner Bruce Bailey said he brought some of his plants from home to his shop, just to decorate and soften the look.
Taking flight
A bald eagle flies from a tree at West Beach Park in Soap Lake on Jan. 20. This photo was captured as it flew toward the north end of Soap Lake.
Federal broadband grants awarded to area school districts
Moses Lake, Othello, Ephrata, Royal City, Ritzville and Washtucna school districts have been awarded grants through the American Rescue Plan Act, according to …
COVID-19 testing shortage affects athletics
The COVID-19 test supply issues were a big concern in recent weeks in relation to high school sports.
Training day: Marines assault warehouse
MOSES LAKE — Sgt. Cleveland Whiteside III may be from Jackson, Mississippi, but he doesn’t find Moses Lake in January all that cold.
Sheriff discusses jail, legislation, crime at town hall
Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones had a town hall – the first in more than two years – at the Larson community sheriff’s substation in Moses Lake Tuesday evening.
Warden girls basketball continues undefeated
WARDEN – The Warden High School girls basketball team is undefeated and solidified its status as league champions Tuesday after defeating Dayton/Waitsburg High…
The opponent within: Othello athlete comes back from chronic illness
OTHELLO — Ethan Medina said his experiences taught him life can change in an instant. And he also learned to deal with setbacks.
Changing times: Othello High School to start new schedule in 2022-23 school year
OTHELLO — A whole new class schedule will come to Othello High School for the 2022-23 school year.
Voters to decide on proposed Coulee-Hartline enrichment levy
The Coulee-Hartline School District has an enrichment levy, formally known as a maintenance and operation (M&O) levy on Tuesday’s special election ballot, whic…
Wilson Creek school levy goes to voters
A two-year replacement educational programs and operation (EP&O) levy proposed by the Wilson Creek School District could bring in a little more than $527,000 t…