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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…
New Othello hangar finished
OTHELLO — It took a little while longer than anyone expected, but the new, 10-bay airplane hangar at the Othello Municipal Airport is finally open for business.
Quincy man dies from injuries in collision
A Quincy man died and two others were injured in a collision Tuesday night at state Route 282 and Road A Northwest, near Ephrata, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Moses Lake firefighters lose jobs over mandate
Three Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters were forced from their jobs Monday because they did not get the COVID-19 vaccine, but an online petition was star…
Political newcomers run for Moses Lake School Board seat
MOSES LAKE — Two candidates are squaring off in the general election for the Moses Lake School District Position 4 seat currently occupied by outgoing board me…
Commission to take public comment on redistricting
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will have a public comment session to get reactions on proposed changes in commissioner districts at a date and time yet to be determined.
Dynamic support: Auction sells out for local youth outreach
MOSES LAKE — The annual Youth Dynamics fundraiser saw a huge turnout this year and raised thousands of dollars for the organization to benefit local youth.
Campaign season: Seats up for grabs on Moses Lake City Council
Incumbent Mike Riggs faces challenger Deanna Martinez in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position 1.
New Moses Lake market focuses on high-quality meats, wines
MOSES LAKE — It’s the kind of place you might find on the far south side of Chicago, in a neighborhood settled by Polish and Italian immigrants.
Moses Lake prepares $470,000 project at wastewater plant
Moses Lake officials have posted a request for bids on a project to update parts of the Central Operations Facility (COF), a part of the city’s wastewater system.
George man injured in collision after allegedly driving under the influence
A George man was injured Friday night in an alleged DUI collision on state Route 281, near Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Second half of property taxes due Nov. 1
EPHRATA — Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant said he wants to remind county property owners the second half property tax payments are due to the county by Nov. 1, a release stated.
Tough subjects: Moses Lake School Board discusses student surveys, flags in classrooms, records requests
MOSES LAKE — Student surveys, handling public records requests and the kind of flags teachers should be allowed to display in classrooms were all matters discu…
Samaritan’s COVID-19 number declines; more deaths in county
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake remains busy, although the number of COVID-19 patients is decreasing. And the Grant County Health District released information on more COVID-19 deaths.
Inslee: Nine out of 10 state workers complied with vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said thanks to the more than 91% vaccination and exemption rate among state employees, essential state services should be relatively unaffected as the vaccination deadline passes on Monday.
Grant PUD board selects commissioner to fill vacant position
EPHRATA — Terry Pyle, of Moses Lake, was selected Tuesday as the new Grant Public Utility District commissioner.