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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Stoked about being in Moses Lake: Space company obtains funds for R&D
MOSES LAKE — STOKE Space Technologies, which is testing engines as part of an effort to create a reusable second stage rocket, announced Wednesday it has secur…
MLPD offers bonuses to incoming officers
The Moses Lake Police Department will offer new officers up to $5,000 as a signing bonus after a unanimous Moses Lake City Council vote formally approved the p…
Peer to peer: Ephrata high schoolers aim to brighten holiday for fellow teens
EPHRATA — Winston Roberts went in knowing exactly what he wanted, and was done shopping in no time.
Prep sports roundup: Chiefs wrestling defeats Wenatchee, 39-25
The Moses Lake Chiefs defeated Wenatchee High School Tuesday on the mat.
Moses Lake girls bowling takes loss from Eastmont
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School girls bowling team took a tough loss from the Eastmont High School Wildcats on Tuesday.
Othello bicyclist struck by ambulance, flown to hospital
An Othello bicyclist was injured Wednesday evening on state Route 26, near Othello, when he was struck by an ambulance, according to the Washington State Patro…
Growing district, growing schools: Quincy looks for levy approval in February election
QUINCY — Quincy School District will ask voters to approve a $1.25 per $1,000 home valuation levy during a special election Feb. 8.
Royal School District voters to decide on EP&O levy
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District voters will decide the fate of a replacement educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy in a special election Feb. 28.
MLPD gets large gift for those in need
The Moses Lake Police Department received a donation during the weekend exceeding $1,000 to put toward helping those in need.
Realizing potential: Moses Lake couple finds opportunity in longtime Broadway business
MOSES LAKE — Anna and Rob Van Diest saw opportunity on West Broadway Avenue. “There are a lot of businesses coming in and renovating their stores,” Anna Van …
MLCA/CCS sees huge victory over Pateros
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School (MLCA/CCS) boys and girls basketball teams shut out Pateros High School Monday night.
Christmas in the Park: Parade, piñatas draw crowd to Mattawa’s holiday celebration
MATTAWA — Santa and Mrs. Santa were available for photos in Hund Memorial Park.
Takedown
Othello High School wrestler Zakary Rocha has the advantage in a dual match with Ephrata High School on Thursday at EHS. Othello won, 68-9.
Distinguished visitor: Air Force Two lands in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An airplane used to transport senior U.S. government officials — including the president and vice president — was parked at the Grant County Inter…
Law enforcement agencies warn of ‘porch pirates’ during holiday season
As Christmas nears and Columbia Basin residents start seeing more deliveries, area law enforcement agencies are seeing more reports of delivered goodies being …