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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 …
Inside the fair: Showing success requires preparation
MOSES LAKE — Showing a fair animal is something of a partnership between animal and owner.
Demo Derby introduces first-ever compact event
The Northwest Ag Demolition Derby kicked off the Moses Lake Roundup events Tuesday night with dust and smoke flying inside the arena at the Grant County Fairgr…
Eager for ribbons: People celebrate opening day at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — A cool breeze blew across Grant County as members of the American Legion hoisted the flag on the first day of the Grant County Fair.
Final ballot count sets races for city council, school board
EPHRATA — The Aug. 3 primary election was certified Tuesday, with some tight races in Grant and Adams counties.
Demolition derby driver gets ready for tonight’s chaos
Just days away from competing in the Northwest Ag Demolition Derby tonight at the Moses Lake Roundup, Kody Vandeweghe of Moses Lake puts the final touches on a…
In the bag: Rotary Club of Moses Lake helps families with Backpacks 4 Kids event
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Rotary Club of Moses Lake gathered Aug. 10 at Larson Heights Elementary School to put together backpacks filled with school supplie…
Port of Ephrata commissioners continue to mull sale for jail
EPHRATA — Port of Ephrata commissioners have not set a timeline for their decision on whether to sell property to Grant County for the county to build a new ja…
Health district links more COVID-19 cases to festival
The Grant County Health District announced Tuesday there were 112 more cases of COVID-19 linked to the Watershed Musical Festival July 30-Aug. 1 in George, bringing the total to more than 230.
A legacy remembered: Othello wrestling community reflects on death of Hall of Fame coach Ruben Martinez
The Othello High School wrestling community lost an icon Aug. 12, with the death of former Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame head wre…
Othello council to discuss ADU ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission and Othello City Council decided to have a joint meeting to discuss a new ordinance addressing auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs), after a draft ordinance was presented at a r…
Wahluke School District students back in class Aug. 30
MATTAWA — After 18 months of remote instruction or part-time classes, Wahluke School District students return to the classroom full-time Aug. 30.
It's fair time: Locals elated to start Grant County Fair 2021 after missing it last year
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair was set to open its gates this morning, and on Monday morning, people were getting ready.
Workers, supporters protest vaccine mandate
MOSES LAKE — At least 100 local health care workers, state employees, their families and supporters gathered Monday afternoon on all four corners of the inters…
Know limits, technique to avoid ‘weekend warrior’ injuries
MOSES LAKE — Hey, life is busy. People have jobs. People have kids. People need to stop by the store on the way home after work. Some days there’s just no time…
More information released on rollover in Adams County
The identity of the woman who died Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover collision on Interstate 90, about 7 miles east of Ritzville in Adams County, was Stacy K. Pickering, 34, of Moses Lake.