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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 …
Future farmers?: Kids get hands-on at First Grade Farm Day
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District first-graders ran their own barrel racing course, stuffed paper honey into a paper honeycomb, drew pictures of ice crea…
City decommissions abandoned well
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is decommissioning a more than 700-foot deep abandoned water well.
Man fatally shot during argument in Moses Lake
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning during an argument on Arlington Drive in Moses Lake and the suspect is in custody, officials said.
Levy back before voters
MOSES LAKE — In the old Tri-State Outfitters building on South Pioneer Way, Kevin Richards stands amid dust, construction debris, and a stack of yellow and red…
Short-staffed Samaritan loses some workers to mandate, keeps caring for COVID-19 patients
Ten employees at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake lost their jobs due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but only two of those were Monday, officials sai…
Board approves survey of student health, issues facing students
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted unanimously during a special meeting Thursday morning to allow district students to take part in a statewide student health survey.
Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is home to multiple productions a year, including a play full of adult comedy, pratfalls and confusion.
Downtown Trick or Treat to return to in-person
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) announced Tuesday its annual Downtown Trick or Treat moved from a drive-thru event to in-person.
Truck driver injured in collision
An Orting man was injured early Thursday in a collision on Interstate 90, southeast of Moses Lake.
County seeks to fill slot on housing board
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners seeks someone to fill a position on the board of the Housing Authority of Grant County.
Two aim for seat on Moses Lake School Board
MOSES LAKE — Voters will choose between the current president of the Moses Lake School Board and a political newcomer for Position 2 in the November general el…
Candidates seek seats 4, 5 on Moses Lake City Council
Mark Fancher and Plasido Lindsey Jr. are vying for Moses Lake City Council Position 4.
Commissioners continue public hearing on site for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Tuesday continued a public hearing to Nov. 10 on a proposed budget extension for the possible purchase of land for a new Grant County Jail.
Corn spill at intersection means treats for chickens
MOSES LAKE — Halloween came early for some local chickens.
Police seek two in connection with alleged armed robbery
The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.