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From Portland animal shelter to GCSO K-9 unit—meet Nova, a dog with a nose for drugs
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has added a new four-legged member to its team. Nova, a nearly 2-year-…
Moses Lake to demolish some old structures
This year, the city of Moses Lake is cleaning up some rubble.
Health officers urge wearing of masks
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officers throughout Washington have issued a joint statement recommending all residents wear facial coverings in indoor public settings where the vaccination status of other people is unknown.
Rolling along: Moses Lake proceeds on skate park upgrades with donors’ support
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to allow City Manager Allison Williams to sign a draft agreement on Tuesday between the Moses Lake R…
Races tighten as counties near end of ballot counts
MOSES LAKE — Primary races and ballot initiative results for the Aug. 3 primary continue to tighten as officials continue counting ballots in preparation to certify election results next week.
Motorcyclist collides with car in Moses Lake; police limited on pursuit
A speeding motorcyclist was able to escape apprehension and allegedly caused a collision because police said they couldn’t pursue the motorcycle due to laws, which took effect in July.
Williams to remain interim Mattawa chief through January
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously 7-0 to extend the three-month interlocal agreement with Mattawa, allowing MLPD Capt. Mike Williams to remain the interim Mattawa police chief th…
Soap Lake City Council member steps down
SOAP LAKE — A member of the Soap Lake City Council has resigned and is advising voters to cast their ballots for his opponent in the fall.
Two Grant County men die in collision
Two men died and another may face vehicular homicide charges due to a collision Wednesday afternoon at Adams Road and state Route 283, northeast of George.
Three injured in collision near Othello
Three people were injured Tuesday night in a collision at Reynolds Road and state Route 26 near Othello.
Pinning down success: Big Bend wrestling builds a winning tradition on the mat
MOSES LAKE — After wrapping up a successful season, Big Bend Community College women’s wrestling coaches recently reflected on growing their young program.
Events to take over downtown Moses Lake
The Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) is concluding its summer event series with Summer Street on 3rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 14 at 306 Ash St., and…
Port of Mattawa considers taking on new street project
MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa is looking into the possibility of creating two new roads on the west side of town, between state Route 243 and Brian Avenue.
Othello port commissioner has issue with new hangar construction
OTHELLO — A Port of Othello commissioner is raising some concerns about the construction of the port’s newest airplane hangar, which is expected to be complete…
Landowners concerned about port assessment
MOSES LAKE — A small group of landowners on the west side of the Port of Moses Lake are expressing some concerns over how the port is assessing the value of th…
Upgrading history: City reallocates funds for Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council recently approved reallocating money to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, which the center will use to upgrade exhibits …