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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 curb blaze northeast of Quincy
A wildfire – which threatened homes and caused Level 3 evacuations northeast of Quincy late Tuesday – was under control Wednesday.
Real World Academy rises
Construction is underway for Moses Lake School District’s new high school, still informally dubbed “Real World Academy,” Wednesday.
New judge sworn in: Nick Wallace takes the bench for Grant County District Court
EPHRATA — Nick Wallace was sworn in as a Grant County District Court Judge Monday before a courtroom filled with family, friends and colleagues.
Fun day in Mattawa: Plenty to see and do at Wahluke Community Day
MATTAWA — A car show, a parade with copious amounts of candy, dancing horses, a soccer tournament, a three-on-three basketball tournament, a fun run, an all-co…
Good grief! Quincy Valley Allied Arts presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
QUINCY — The trials, tribulations and triumphs of one of the most beloved comic strip characters were the subject of the summer production of Quincy Valley All…
Port of Ephrata rejects sale of land for new jail
Port of Ephrata commissioners on Tuesday announced their decision not to sell land on East Division Avenue to Grant County for a new Grant County Jail.
Irrigation districts secure ruling from FERC, await action by PUD on rates
OTHELLO — Farmers served by the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District are set to absorb a 33% rate increase from Grant PUD for the wheeling of federal reserved po…
Arraignment delayed for man accused of killing neighbor
The arraignment for a 56-year-old Mattawa man accused of first-degree murder was postponed until Tuesday.
Grant County Fire District 8 to have open house at new station
Residents will get a chance to look at the new station for Grant County Fire District 8 at 2043 Road 22.5 SW during an open house scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.…
Exhibitors welcome normality at 2021 Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The 2021 Grant County Fair got two thumbs up from Easton Sutor. Sutor, of Royal City, was among the kids exhibiting animals at the fair, which t…
Almost ready: Groff Elementary School to open in September
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is set to formally open its newest elementary school, Vicki I. Groff Elementary School, at a ribbon-cutting ceremon…
Crafts & Cruisers for Cancer provides fun for a good cause
MOSES LAKE — A sunny summer afternoon, local craft beer and spirits, a car show, live music and the successful conclusion to a fundraising campaign.
Helping out: Mrs. Moses Lake hopes to be of service anywhere she can
MOSES LAKE — Jennifer Rogerson is emphatic that she doesn’t mind getting older.
Four injured in alleged DUI-caused collision
Four people from Pasco were injured Monday morning in an alleged DUI-caused collision on state Route 17, about 7 miles north of Othello.
Moses Lake mulls same Stratford Road bid
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake has again received only one bid to complete the construction work along Stratford Road.