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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 …
MLPD gets large gift for those in need
The Moses Lake Police Department received a donation during the weekend exceeding $1,000 to put toward helping those in need.
Realizing potential: Moses Lake couple finds opportunity in longtime Broadway business
MOSES LAKE — Anna and Rob Van Diest saw opportunity on West Broadway Avenue. “There are a lot of businesses coming in and renovating their stores,” Anna Van …
MLCA/CCS sees huge victory over Pateros
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School (MLCA/CCS) boys and girls basketball teams shut out Pateros High School Monday night.
Christmas in the Park: Parade, piñatas draw crowd to Mattawa’s holiday celebration
MATTAWA — Santa and Mrs. Santa were available for photos in Hund Memorial Park.
Takedown
Othello High School wrestler Zakary Rocha has the advantage in a dual match with Ephrata High School on Thursday at EHS. Othello won, 68-9.
Distinguished visitor: Air Force Two lands in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An airplane used to transport senior U.S. government officials — including the president and vice president — was parked at the Grant County Inter…
Law enforcement agencies warn of ‘porch pirates’ during holiday season
As Christmas nears and Columbia Basin residents start seeing more deliveries, area law enforcement agencies are seeing more reports of delivered goodies being …
Grant County employment rate grows
MOSES LAKE — Grant County’s economy may be showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which slowed down and in some cases closed businesses in the last 20 months, according to a report Frida…
Jingling all the way: Ephrata does Christmas up right with Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA — Ephrata’s annual Miracle on Main Street saw the town filled with activity Saturday. One of the biggest parts of the day was the Jingle Bell Fun Run, …
City council member to be celebrated
Longtime Ephrata City Council member Mark Wanke will be honored with an open house 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ephrata City Hall, 121 Alder St. SW, preceding the city council meeting.
Building blocks: State capital funding will boost cities across the county
The $6.3 billion state capital budget for 2021-23 is the largest ever in the state’s history.
Banner Bank sponsors three families this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — A local bank is sponsoring three families this Christmas through the New Hope Christmas Wish Program.
Soap Lake basketball teams fall to MLCA/CCS
The Soap Lake High School boys and girls basketball teams fell to Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School (MLCA/CCS) in a league matchup Friday.
Masa appeal: Alicia Factor finds success with small business
MOSES LAKE — Alicia Factor has some plans for her business, working to make it grow and planning for her own store someday. And Alicia’s Tamales Express is all…
Weekend prep roundup: Quincy sinks Chelan, 80-68
QUINCY — The Quincy High School Jacks defeated Chelan High School Friday. TreyVaughn Bierlink led with 40 points, while Jalen Spence made 16 and Aidan Heikes made 10.