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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 …

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Ephrata man injured in collision, which also catches vehicle on fire

An Ephrata man was injured Friday morning in a collision on state Route 155, south of Steamboat Rock State Park.

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
A vital day for nutrition

Judy Rocha, flanked by her son Juan Rocha (right) and family friend Joy Mondaca (left), along with members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbo…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
ACH cruises to victories, finals matchup

Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) High School will take on Quilcene High School Saturday in the 1B Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Gridiron…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Knights take winning ways to showdown

Royal High School will take on Eatonville High School Saturday in the 1A Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Gridiron Classic: State Footb…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Fuhr, Hill join board; Fuhr named president

MOSES LAKE — Paul Hill and Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr were sworn in as new members of the Moses Lake School Board at a meeting Thursday foll…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Sounds of the season: Quincy Valley Allied Arts to present Christmas concert

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Allied Arts highlights the holidays at its Community Christmas Concert, scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center at Qui…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Moses Lake Farmers Market to have Winter Market

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Farmers Market will have a Winter Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, in Moses Lake.

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Ag glow up: Moses Lake’s Agricultural Parade & Street Party to return

MOSES LAKE — Residents will recognize one of the pillars of the Moses Lake area economy with the 26th annual Agricultural Parade & Street Party on Friday, spon…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
REC Silicon’s CEO to retire

MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon President and CEO Tore Torvund announced his retirement Tuesday, according to a press release from the silicon materials producing company.

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Health district announces more COVID-19 deaths

Twenty-seven residents died from COVID-19 in October and November, bringing Grant County’s total to 212 and one pending, the Grant County Health District announced Wednesday.

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Masquers auditions scheduled

Auditions will be held for the Masquers Theater presentation of the comedy “Beer for Breakfast” on Dec. 11 and 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the theater: 322 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake.

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Finding a way: Volunteer firefighters learn grant writing to get new gear

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 (GCFD7) will receive four sets of new bunker gear, as it is one of 13 volunteer fire departments nationwide selected t…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Tip-a-Cop to return tonight

MOSES LAKE — Why yes, those will be uniformed officers delivering burgers and wiping down tables during the Tip-a-Cop event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at R…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Moses Lake LEAD to provide videos on community issues

Experts from various organizations will give virtual updates on matters impacting Moses Lake — including housing issues, transportation, public safety, infrast…

Updated 4 years, 7 months ago
Christmas classic: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ comes to MLHS stage

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School (MLHS) Drama will perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” for four days starting Friday.