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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 …
DOH watches capacity as hospitalizations rise
The Washington State Department of Health said Wednesday it is watching hospital capacity across the state and addressing the need to stretch health care resources
Sip & Stroll rescheduled over safety concerns
MOSES LAKE — COVID-19 concerns have led to a decision to cancel this year’s Sip & Stroll event scheduled for Saturday.
Community Concert series returns for 67th season
The Central Basin Community Concert Association returns with its 67th season of performances 7 p.m. Friday with the Shea-Kim Duo at Moses Lake Alliance Church.
Groff Elementary School officials cut ribbon
MOSES LAKE — Opening day at Vicki Groff Elementary School found the place full of kids and teachers, as well as a few electricians and landscapers putting the …
Puppers’ play place: Royal City girl working to build dog park
ROYAL CITY — Nine-year-old Kristi Jenks is working on a project to give Royal City something she thinks it needs.
A morning like no other: Three local people reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001
Editor’s note: This is the first in a planned series commemorating 9/11. What started as any other Tuesday 20 years ago quickly shifted in the morning hours t…
Unknown water line breaks in Mattawa
MATTAWA — A break, originating in the 300 block of Portage Avenue in a previously unidentified water line, forced Mattawa city officials to shut off the water to about 100 homes Sept. 1.
Run for a Cause 5K Color Run raises money for recreation
OTHELLO — The Columbia Basin Health Association Run for a Cause 5K Color Run Aug. 28 raised more than $40,000 for parks and recreation departments.
Deputies seek help finding stolen gear, alleged thieves
ROYAL CITY — Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking help to find a set of fire turnout gear stolen from a Royal Slope Fire Rescue & EMS volunteer either Thursday or Friday, as well as the alleged thieve…
Othello Fair, rodeo to return next week
OTHELLO — Animals, carnival rides and all sorts of fun will descend on Othello Sept. 15-18, with the Othello Fair and Othello Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo.
Road work means closures on west side of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Road reconstruction triggered by construction of a Love’s Travel Stop on the west side of Moses Lake, on the south side of Interstate 90, will cau…
No suspects arrested in Mattawa shooting
MATTAWA — A 19-year-old Mattawa man was flown to a hospital early Saturday morning after he was shot outside in the 400 block of Seventh Street.
Sales up: Grant County Fair 2021 drew substantial attendance; livestock sale set a record
MOSES LAKE — Not only did the 2021 Grant County Fair attract more people than in 2019, it attracted a lot more people. And the annual Junior Livestock Show and…
Hard landing damages rare plane, causes no serious injuries
MOSES LAKE — A pilot and one passenger were able to walk after a very rough landing at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport on Sunday.
Last splash of summer: Surf ‘n Slide Water Park closes for year
MOSES LAKE — Jenelle Ottmar said she brought her girls to the Surf ‘n Slide Water Park Sunday because it was the last chance in 2021, as the pool closed for th…