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Twitter shuts down fake ML city account
MOSES LAKE — Social media platform Twitter has shut down a fake account pretending to be the City of Moses Lake. According to Lynne Lynch, a spokesperson fo…
EPA says fewer chemical releases in PNW
OLYMPIA — Fewer toxic chemicals were released into the environment in the Pacific Northwest over the last few years, according to an announcement by the Enviro…
USDA accepting marketing grant applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new round of grants designed to help local farmers market their produce. …
Moses Lake developers appeal comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — A group of property owners and real estate developers, led by ASPI Group, is asking a state board to reconsider revisions to the city’s comprehens…
Quincy High School drama club to present ‘High School Musical’
QUINCY — The story of a star-crossed romance and its effect on East High School comes to the Quincy High School stage for two weekends starting Friday.
Spokane counselor agrees to $138,000 Medicaid settlement
SPOKANE — A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office on Feb. 25 states that a Spokane mental health counselor has agreed to pay $138,984 to resolve allegations that he and his company fraudulently billed Washin…
Washington announces new scratch-off lottery games
OLYMPIA — If you like to win money, Washington’s Lottery has a few new games for you. On Wednesday, the lottery announced the debut of its $25 Million Cash …
MLHS girls fall to Emerald Ridge in state tournament
TACOMA — The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team took on its first matchup of the WIAA 4A state tournament on Wednesday morning against Emerald Ridge …
Grant County Republicans gather
MOSES LAKE — For Caleb Heimlich, the issue is simple. “There’s not a single area of life where we’re better off today than two years ago,” the chair of the Wa…
MLSD looking for help to pick new MLHS mascot
MOSES LAKE — With the Moses Lake School District now needing to find new mascots for its high school and two middle schools, and a new name for one middle school, the district is looking for committee volunteers to…
State legislation could provide low-interest student loans
OLYMPIA — High-interest loans may no longer deter low-income families seeking higher education under legislation considered by the Senate Ways & Means Committe…
Visions in white: Enchanting Bridal Show prepares for post-COVID wedding season
MOSES LAKE — The snow wasn’t quite melted outside, but in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday, it was a bright spring day, perfect…
Community members honored at Othello Chamber banquet
OTHELLO — Othello area residents gathered Friday for the Othello Chamber of Commerce’s banquet where several people were recognized for their contributions to …
Commissioners seek Horticultural Pest and Disease Board volunteer
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission is looking for an interested volunteer to serve on the county’s Horticultural Pest and Disease Board.
Skating for sport
The Columbia Basin Roller Derby team is getting back into action with the start of a new season, and encouraging people to try the sport.