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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…
Whipping up waves: Wind storm causes some power outages, higher-than-normal temperatures
MOSES LAKE — A powerful wind storm blew across the Columbia Basin Monday afternoon as a cold front moved east across Washington state, leading to scattered pow…
Moses Lake swim and dive gets top 10 finishes
The Moses Lake High School girls swimming and diving team competed at the state meet Friday and Saturday in Federal Way. And out of the nine athletes and three…
Commissioners discuss hospital construction, costs
MOSES LAKE — The increased cost of construction for the new Samaritan hospital was discussed publicly for the first time at a meeting of hospital district commissioners.
Thinking of Santa: Downtown Street Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season
MOSES LAKE — The little girl in the pink coat didn’t want a picture with Santa. She wanted to see him for an entirely different reason.
Chiefs football: Even with loss at state game, team made it a turnaround season
The Moses Lake High School Chiefs lost 7-56 to the Gonzaga Preparatory School Bullpups in the first round of the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities As…
Stratford Road crossing to close for light hanging
The Stratford Road area crossing Moses Lake will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday to prepare for Light Up Moses Lake events, according to a city of Moses Lake news flash.
Two from Soap Lake injured, another dies in collision
Two Soap Lake residents were injured and a 37-year-old unidentified person died Thursday night in a collision on Interstate 90 in Kittitas County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
SGL Carbon sees rise in sales
WIESBADEN, Germany — SGL Carbon, which makes carbon fibers at a facility in Moses Lake, posted a nearly 9% sales increase for the first nine months of 2021 compared with the same period a year ago.
Elks to serve community Thanksgiving dinner
MOSES LAKE — A drive-thru community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Elks Lodge, 814 N. Stratford Road. There is no charge and all are invited.
Moses Lake football falls to Gonzaga Prep in first round of state competition
The Moses Lake High School Chiefs lost 7-56 to the Gonzaga Preparatory School Bullpups in the first round of the WIAA State Football competition on Friday, end…
Chiefs to take on Bullpups in first round of state playoffs
The Moses Lake High School Chiefs football team will take on the Gonzaga Preparatory School Bullpups at 7 p.m. tonight in Spokane in the Chief's first playoff …
Dial up the holiday cheer: Light Up Moses Lake is back
MOSES LAKE — Light Up Moses Lake returns for a second year of holiday lights, fun, and fundraising for a good cause.
County moves to buy property for new jail
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Wednesday approved allocating money in the county’s 2021 budget to spend $785,000 to buy 86.9 acres adjacent to state Route 282 as the site of the new Grant County Jail.
Ephrata Veterans Day Parade going strong after 25 years
The Veteran’s Day Parade in Ephrata, put on by the American Legion Post 28 and Auxiliary Unit 28, is still going strong after a quarter of a century.
Republicans call for repeal of WA Cares Fund
State House Republicans on Nov. 1 called for a repeal of the Democrats’ long-term care insurance program and payroll tax, according to a release from the Washington House Republicans.