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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 …
Estudillo gets seat on federal bench
EPHRATA — Grant County Superior Court Judge David Estudillo has been confirmed for a seat on the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington.
Mattawa interim police chief’s letter details strains
MATTAWA — Former Interim Mattawa Police Chief Mike Williams cited what he called a “toxic relationship” between the police department and some Mattawa city officials as one of the reasons for his resignation Friday…
Ready to serve: Officials dedicate new Grant County Fire District 8 fire station
MATTAWA — Scott Nesbit, chair of the Grant County Fire District 8 commission, had one word to describe the district’s new fire station, dedicated Saturday.
Numbers show AC economy a work in progress
RITZVILLE — While unemployment in Adams County dropped dramatically from July 2020 to July 2021, the number of available jobs actually went down slightly.
Public hearing on Royal City parking revision Oct. 5
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council will hold a public hearing Oct. 5 on a proposal to eliminate parking on the north side of Poplar Street Northeast.
Othello Fair starts today, adds some new events
OTHELLO — Some new events will be at the 2021 Othello Fair, including a chili cooking contest and a car exhibition.
MLHS student reps begin participating in meetings
MOSES LAKE — Sophia Persichini and Derek O’Brien picked an interesting time to become student representatives on the Moses Lake School Board.
Different approach: Academy students will have the option to participate in sports, activities at Moses Lake High School
MOSES LAKE — It’s the future of high school.
A life of service: Remembering Paul Hirai
MOSES LAKE — According to former Big Bend Community College President Terrence Leas, Paul Hirai epitomized the Rotary Club motto “Service above self.”
Screening crucial for finding latent tuberculosis
MOSES LAKE — The pace of travel has slowed considerably since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the pandemic is a reminder some of the “souvenirs” are definitely unwelcome.
Memorial planned for deputy; sheriff’s office to be closed
A public memorial service for Grant County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jon Melvin will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cave B Estate Winery, 348 Silica Road NW in Quincy, according to a notification from the GCSO.
Application period for tourism projects open
Applications for 2022 tourism projects are being accepted until noon Oct. 1 by the Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, according to a news flash from the city.
ML police investigate 3 separate alleged shootings
Moses Lake police are investigating three separate alleged shootings in the past three days: one homicide, a drive-by and an alleged intruder/car thief, who wa…
Revelry and reverence: Farmer Consumer Awareness Day returns with 9/11 ceremony, moment of silence
QUINCY — It was a beautiful day in Quincy on Saturday. A perfect day for a parade, and the 40th annual Farmer Consumer Awareness Day celebration.
MLSD lists possible names for new high school, gets feedback
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has narrowed the list of possible names for the new high school — currently referred to as “Real World Academy” — t…