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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…
Winter Riding Program to start at GC fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds will offer an option for horse owners who want to keep riding through the winter, but not in wintry conditions.
Mattawa approves agreement with Granger for interim chief
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council on Thursday approved an interlocal agreement with Granger to pay Granger $50 per hour for its police chief, Estevan Araguz, …
Ephrata honors police officers, firefighters for saving two people
EPHRATA — Firefighters, police officers and other first responders gathered at Ephrata City Hall Wednesday evening to honor three Ephrata police officers and f…
A new field: Othello welcomes teacher with an interesting resume
OTHELLO — Othello High School English teacher Keithon Flemming knows a thing or two about football. After all, he played for a professional football team.
All three COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for some
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to certain people after getting recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Centers for Disease Contr…
Authorities ID victim in ML shooting, stabbing
Danual D. Surface, 27, of Moses Lake, was the man killed Sunday morning, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
Two face off for Quincy mayor
QUINCY — Incumbent Paul Worley and Luke Garrison, running for the four-year term as Quincy mayor, both said they like the direction the town is going, and want…
Gigliotti named to Superior Court
EPHRATA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the appointment of Grant County District Court commissioner Anna Gigliotti to the Grant County Superior Court.
Future farmers?: Kids get hands-on at First Grade Farm Day
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District first-graders ran their own barrel racing course, stuffed paper honey into a paper honeycomb, drew pictures of ice crea…
City decommissions abandoned well
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is decommissioning a more than 700-foot deep abandoned water well.
Man fatally shot during argument in Moses Lake
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning during an argument on Arlington Drive in Moses Lake and the suspect is in custody, officials said.
Levy back before voters
MOSES LAKE — In the old Tri-State Outfitters building on South Pioneer Way, Kevin Richards stands amid dust, construction debris, and a stack of yellow and red…
Short-staffed Samaritan loses some workers to mandate, keeps caring for COVID-19 patients
Ten employees at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake lost their jobs due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but only two of those were Monday, officials sai…
Board approves survey of student health, issues facing students
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted unanimously during a special meeting Thursday morning to allow district students to take part in a statewide student health survey.
Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is home to multiple productions a year, including a play full of adult comedy, pratfalls and confusion.