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Huskies suffer loss in district tournament
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (19-4) suffered a 5-1 loss at home to the Ellensburg Bulldogs in the semifinals of t…
Grant County to reopen some offices
The Grant County Board of Commissioners announced Monday more of the county government's offices will open to the public April 5.
Katrina Ball first female detective for Grant County Sheriff's Office
Katrina Ball said there was more she could do for her community.
Newhouse votes for two immigration measures
A bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, that would provide a path to permanent legal residency for more than one million farmworkers passed the U.S. H…
A quiet year for cranes: Festival goes virtual, but the birds show up
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, mostly Friday and Saturday, looked a bit different this year, without its guided bus, boat and hike tours, wine and food s…
Local legislators to hold townhall-style meeting
Legislators from Washington's Legislative District 13 plan to hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday online.
Puyallup man dies in collision at Moses Lake Sand Dunes
A Puyallup man died Saturday afternoon from injuries in an ORV crash at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes.
Senate panel to hear bill on state program for long-term senior care
A bill in the Washington Legislature to modify a developing state program for senior care services is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Health & Lon…
In-person instructions: Local school districts meet Inslee’s requirement differently
School districts in Grant County and the Othello School District (in Adams County) have one thing in common: they all meet the criteria established by Gov. Jay…
Man indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing bomb
A Moses Lake man was indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm/destructive device.
Committee OKs juvenile court jurisdiction bill
Senate Bill 5122 would increase the age range of children presumed incapable of committing crimes to 13 and under.
Lane closures planned next week along Stratford Road
One lane of traffic will be closed each way at the intersections of Valley and Stratford roads, and Walmart Supercenter and WinCo Foods, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 22-25 for construction.
Commissioners pass controlled substance possession ordinance
Grant County Commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday keeping it "unlawful for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance."
Ephrata group to review recommendations for Grant County Jail site
A committee of Ephrata residents will meet next week to evaluate two possible sites for the new Grant County Jail, which is among the first steps in the city's…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office K-9 receives body armor
Another local dog is protected thanks to a nonprofit on the east coast.
Leprechaun luck: North Elementary kindergartners enjoy St. Patrick’s Day activities
Excitement is an understatement for the kindergartners celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday at North Elementary School in Moses Lake.