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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 …
Got A/C? Keeping the power on during extraordinary heat
MOSES LAKE — It was a hot summer in the West. Hot enough in late June and early July to strain power grids and prompt rolling blackouts in places like Spokane. Just as the heat was at its worst.
Fire at Moses Lake offices causes closures
Some offices at the Moses Lake’s Civic Center at 401 S. Balsam St. were to remain closed until Monday due to fumes from an electrical fire Friday morning, according to a city news update.
Health district warns residents of blue-green algae near Desert Aire
The Grant County Health District issued a warning Friday about possible blue-green algae blooms, after a dog reportedly became ill and died from spending time in the Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire.
MLSD board president to continue talks with Meek
The decision to authorize Vickey Melcher to continue talks was made after a two-hour, closed-door executive session called at 9 a.m.
Mattawa man jailed in connection with alleged homicide
A 56-year-old Mattawa man was booked early Friday morning into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting to death his n…
A derby win: Sparks, dirt and tires fly in Northwest Ag Demo Derby’s second night
The Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returned for its second night Wednesday, with even more drivers than the night before and plenty of dirt and sparks flying.
MLSD superintendent in talks to step down
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board is in talks with Moses Lake School District Superintendent Josh Meek to step down from his position following a roughly two-week investigation into “financial concerns.”
COVID-19: Transmission rates ‘high’; Samaritan still has room, contingency plan
The COVID-19 transmission rate recently has prompted health officials to require people to take precautions, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, even if they’re vaccinated.
Cozy collection: Quilts on display at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — At the Grant County Fair, it seems like there’s an exhibit for just about everyone to enjoy and explore. In the Home Economics Building, fair gues…
Geek chic: Nerdiness on display at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
MOSES LAKE — Artists had the opportunity to embrace their nerdy side for the exhibit opening at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center next week.
Cows and pigs and chickens, oh my!
MOSES LAKE — Clairese Snyder is clear on why she picked chickens as her 4-H project.
Man pleads not guilty in double murder case
A Moses Lake man pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm…
Archaeology of Holy Land subject of weekend lecture in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Archaeological discoveries in the Holy Land and the stories they tell will be the subject of a free lecture at 6 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, 322 Division St. S.
Legislators impressed during tour of port
MOSES LAKE — A group of state legislators visited the Port of Moses Lake last week as part of a tour organized by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, to help legislat…
Vaccinations ordered: Protesters gather to challenge mask, vaccine mandates
MOSES LAKE — At a Wednesday mid-afternoon press conference, Gov. Jay Inslee announced all K-12 teachers, university instructors, and early learning teachers wo…