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GCFD 7 seeks volunteers for voter pamphlet committees
Grant County Fire District 7 is seeking residents interested in serving on committees that will prepare arguments …
INET detectives seize millions of dollars worth of meth, fentanyl
Detectives with the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) on Thursday seized about 32 pounds of methamphetamine, $50,000 cash and 25,000 fentanyl pills…
Washtucna teen dies from injuries
A Washtucna teenager, who was injured earlier this month in a collision nine miles south of Ritzville, died Friday, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Decision to hire new head football coach goes to Quincy board
QUINCY — The Quincy School District Board of Directors is considering hiring a Quincy High School head football coach after Greg McMillan resigned Nov. 16.
It's cold: Officials urge shelterless to seek warming centers
Moses Lake officials are asking those facing shelterlessness to seek warming centers as temperatures this week are expected to remain below freezing, and even …
The cold doesn’t stop outdoor produce seller
MOSES LAKE — It didn’t get any warmer than 14 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, but that didn’t keep Hernani Correia inside.
Moses Lake City Council discusses roundabout project
Moses Lake City Council members received an update on the upcoming installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of North Grape Drive and state Route 17…
Loving your neighbor: Soap Lake woman raises funds for dying community member
SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake woman is working hard to raise money for the end-of-life expenses for a fellow community member who had been homeless in the Soap Lake …
ML man appears in court in alleged assault case
A Moses Lake man appeared in Grant County Superior Court Thursday for allegedly assaulting a woman he knew and interfering with domestic violence reporting.
Four indoor soccer fields: Concepts for a new recreation complex presented in Quincy
QUINCY — It’s going to be big, no matter what the city of Quincy eventually decides to build.
COVID-19 hospitalizations down, transmission rate ‘high’
The number of COVID-19 patients at Samaritan Hospital has declined in recent weeks, with Wednesday’s total at three, the most recent information available.
Moses Lake School Board considers sale of land to Grant County
The Moses Lake School Board approved moving forward with the potential sale of property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of West Valley Road…
Safe skies: Civil Air Patrol marks its 80th anniversary
EPHRATA — Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. R. Mike Worden had a very important piece of advice for the young people he met Dec. 16.
ACH wrestlers bring home medals from tournament
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) boys wrestling team competed at Oroville Dec. 18 in the North Okanagan Holiday Invitational (NOHI).
Very cold weather forecast for next week to 10 days, light wind
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to get cold out there.
Church service project prepares snack packs
Can a snack help? Yes it can, according to New Hope and Child Protective Services, both agencies that serve families in crises. When children are involved in …