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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 …
Governor asks feds for medical staffing help; Samaritan sees severe challenges
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake hadn’t heard of any help on Monday.
Fundraising food: Traditional food carries on at Othello Fair
The Othello Fair has its share of tradition, and one of the big traditions is the food.
New mental health counselor at Samaritan
Angelica Eldred, a licensed mental health counselor, has joined the Behavioral Health department at Samaritan Healthcare.
Chiefs fall at home to Hanford
Moses Lake High School’s volleyball team finished its first full week of games of the season on Saturday at home, a loss, 3-1, to visiting Hanford High School.
Residents, developers voice concerns over proposed plan
A group of major property owners and developers believe the city of Moses Lake is not adequately preparing for future business development and housing needs as…
Othello derby draws a crowd: More drivers, more fans in the stands for demolition races
The smoke and dust has settled since the Othello Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo’s Othello Demolition Derby on Wednesday night at the Adams…
Grand Coulee woman dies in single-vehicle rollover
A Grand Coulee woman died Saturday afternoon in a collision on state Route 155 near Castle Rock, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Moses Lake man arrested in connection with alleged homicide
A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday in connection with an alleged homicide Sept. 11, according to a Moses Lake Police Department release.
‘Noble calling’: Fallen GCSO deputy honored in ceremony
QUINCY — Law enforcement officers from across the state and elected officials — including Gov. Jay Inslee — gathered at Cave B Estate Winery on Thursday aftern…
COVID-19 still looms large for Samaritan
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, like those throughout the country, continues to provide care for patients with COVID-19.
Othello Fair returns after skipping a year
OTHELLO — Kipton Sams had his pig ready for the arena, brushed clean of wood shavings -- and then it laid back down in the pen. And in an instant, its legs and…
Two open houses set for Moses Lake water, sewer rate changes
The city of Moses Lake will have two open house sessions on proposed water and sewer rate changes — taking effect Oct. 26 — Tuesday at the Civic Center council chambers at 401 S. Balsam St.
Republicans schedule meeting, speaker
MOSES LAKE — The September meeting of the Grant County Republican Women will feature Mark Miloscia as a speaker.
Expanding in Quincy: Third-generation family business adds location, brings jobs
QUINCY — Josh Paul, the owner of Raceways Technology, is proud of already beating the odds as a third-generation family-owned company.
Big Bend Community College enrollment down; professor leaves
MOSES LAKE — The unexpected resignation of a Big Bend Community College professor has forced the school to cancel a program this fall and prompt a hunt for a replacement.