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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…
Back to the barn: Popular gift show returns
MOSES LAKE — The Piper Barn Show has returned after a 1-year hiatus and is doing better than ever.
Quincy, Mattawa mayors maintain lead in updated election numbers
The mayors of Mattawa and Quincy have maintained leads against their challengers, but Quincy School Board and Wahluke School Board incumbents are losing their races in the updated results Thursday for the Nov. 2 ge…
Yonezawa Boulevard project delayed, awaiting growth plan
MOSES LAKE — Revisions of the intersection at Yonezawa Boulevard and Pioneer Way were postponed in 2021, and might not happen in 2022, due to a study recommended in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Quincy School Board recognized statewide
QUINCY — The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) named the Quincy School Board as a Board of Distinction for 2021, according to a QSD press release.
Othello sewer rates to stay the same in 2022
OTHELLO — Othello residents will not see an increase in their sewer rates until at least 2026.
Counting cars: Moses Lake traffic study moves into second phase, rates traffic in Mae Valley area
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials have started the second phase of a study to determine how to address traffic issues at intersections along Hansen Road.
Moses Lake Ice Rink opening delayed
The Moses Lake Ice Rink will open at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 19 instead of Nov. 12 because the weather has been too warm, according to city spokesperson Lynne Lynch.
MLCA/CCS volleyball falls to Wilson Creek, ending season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (MLCA/CCS) volleyball team fell to Wilson Creek High School in a district playoff match…
Credit union awards grants to local fire districts
Gesa, a community-chartered credit union, recently announced the recipients of its first Local Heroes Grant Program, awarding $110,000 in grants to 23 organizations across Washington state, according to information…
Voters make the calls
MOSES LAKE — With the first results in from Tuesday’s off-year general election, voters in the Moses Lake School District were barely showing their support for…
Some take big leads in Basin races in first tally
In preliminary general election results Tuesday, Mattawa and Quincy chose mayors, the Quincy City Council chose two new members, while the Royal City City Council chose one, and Othello-area voters decided the fate…
Grant County seeks input on proposal for redrawing commissioner districts
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will take public comment at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 on proposed changes to the boundaries of county commission districts and voter precincts.
Slowing down: Traffic circle experiment begins in Othello
OTHELLO — An experiment to determine the effectiveness of traffic circles in reducing collisions in a residential area is underway, as drivers in the neighborh…
Othello approves accessory dwelling unit rules
OTHELLO — After almost two and a half years of discussion, Othello City Council members passed an ordinance allowing homeowners to build accessory dwelling units in some residential areas.
New Adams County assessor settles into the job
RITZVILLE — Veronica Rodriguez said the first 30 days as Adams County assessor have been pretty busy.