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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 …
'It's refreshing': Summer Street on 3rd brings color to downtown Moses Lake
“We’re moving from recovery to (resilience),” said Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) Executive Director Lexi Smith of post-shutdown Moses Lake.
Moses Lake School Board considers 2021-22 budget
MOSES LAKE — With the apparent failure of the replacement levy in the Aug. 3 primary election, the Moses Lake School District is facing a $7 million budget sho…
Food delivery business expands, focuses on customer service
MOSES LAKE — If you’re hungry but you don’t want to go out, you now have another food delivery option in Moses Lake.
Grant County Health District says at least 160 COVID-19 cases linked to concert
The Grant County Health District announced Friday there were 160 COVID-19 cases in at least 11 counties linked to the three-day Watershed Music Festival July 30 to Aug. 1 in George.
One dies in Adams County collision
One person died Sunday afternoon on Interstate 90 in a rollover collision, about 7 miles east of Ritzville in Adams County.
Body of Moses Lake woman found
MOUNT VERNON — The body of a Moses Lake woman missing since October 2019 has been found, according to information from social media maintained by her family.
Crash course: Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returns, expands to two nights
MOSES LAKE — After a pandemic-induced year off, the Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returns to the Moses Lake Roundup arena at 3953 Airway Drive NE.
Grant County Health District, board issue plea to residents
The Grant County Health District and Grant County Board of Health on Thursday issued an impassioned plea to residents about the delta variant and “recent COVID-19 surge.”
Zombies meet the Bard: Masquers to present ‘Shakespeare Ate My Brain’
SOAP LAKE — When it comes to entertainment, some people prefer the historically renowned works of William Shakespeare, while others may prefer stories of werew…
Mattawa solid waste drop box to stay open
MATTAWA — The garbage collection facility maintained by Grant County in the Mattawa area, also called a drop box, will stay open.
New laws allow PUDs to offer retail broadband; Grant PUD stays put
Two new state laws, House Bill 1336 and Senate Bill 5383, enable public entities, including not-for-profit, community-owned public utility districts, to provid…
Moses Lake to demolish some old structures
This year, the city of Moses Lake is cleaning up some rubble.
Health officers urge wearing of masks
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officers throughout Washington have issued a joint statement recommending all residents wear facial coverings in indoor public settings where the vaccination status of other people is unknown.
Rolling along: Moses Lake proceeds on skate park upgrades with donors’ support
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to allow City Manager Allison Williams to sign a draft agreement on Tuesday between the Moses Lake R…
Races tighten as counties near end of ballot counts
MOSES LAKE — Primary races and ballot initiative results for the Aug. 3 primary continue to tighten as officials continue counting ballots in preparation to certify election results next week.