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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 …
Firefighters reinstated: Council brings back three after they lost their jobs over vaccination mandate
MOSES LAKE — City council members voted Tuesday to reinstate three local firefighters who lost their jobs this month after refusing to be vaccinated against th…
Voters to choose mayors, school board, city council members
EPHRATA — Voters will choose a Mattawa mayor, as well as certain Royal City City Council and Wahluke School Board members in the general election Tuesday.
Halloween activities abound this weekend
MATTAWA — Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties will be out this weekend as local municipalities and organizations provide events to celebrate Hallow…
‘The door is open’: Interim Mattawa police chief invites residents to talk
MATTAWA — Estevan Araguz, interim police chief for Mattawa and chief of the Granger Police Department, knows what appeals to him in law enforcement.
Xi Beta Xi has fundraiser for food bank
OTHELLO — The Xi Beta Xi sorority donated more than $2,500 to the Othello Food Bank and a late donation raised that amount to more than $3,000.
Mattawa council member, incumbent running for mayor
MATTAWA — Incumbent Mayor Maria Celaya is facing a challenge from city council member Sun Hwang in the general election Tuesday for Mattawa mayor.
MLPD to do own investigations of mobile devices
The Moses Lake Police Department (MLPD) will use recent grant money to get software and equipment for investigating handheld devices in-house, rather than outsourcing those investigations to other counties.
Winter Riding Program to start at GC fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds will offer an option for horse owners who want to keep riding through the winter, but not in wintry conditions.
Mattawa approves agreement with Granger for interim chief
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council on Thursday approved an interlocal agreement with Granger to pay Granger $50 per hour for its police chief, Estevan Araguz, …
Ephrata honors police officers, firefighters for saving two people
EPHRATA — Firefighters, police officers and other first responders gathered at Ephrata City Hall Wednesday evening to honor three Ephrata police officers and f…
A new field: Othello welcomes teacher with an interesting resume
OTHELLO — Othello High School English teacher Keithon Flemming knows a thing or two about football. After all, he played for a professional football team.
All three COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for some
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to certain people after getting recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Centers for Disease Contr…
Authorities ID victim in ML shooting, stabbing
Danual D. Surface, 27, of Moses Lake, was the man killed Sunday morning, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
Two face off for Quincy mayor
QUINCY — Incumbent Paul Worley and Luke Garrison, running for the four-year term as Quincy mayor, both said they like the direction the town is going, and want…
Gigliotti named to Superior Court
EPHRATA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the appointment of Grant County District Court commissioner Anna Gigliotti to the Grant County Superior Court.