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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…
A local feeling
Desert Oasis Yoga owner Kylie Carey, along with her husband Levi and their daughter Harper, and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, cuts the ribbon …
Ready for a change: Grant County Prosecutor announces his resignation
EPHRATA — Grant County Prosecuting Attorney Garth Dano recently announced he’ll resign at the end of the year.
Tax committee recommends $309,900 for tourism projects
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met Wednesday to discuss how the $309,900 hotel/motel tax mone
Fun for all ages: Moses Lake Senior Center not just for seniors
MOSES LAKE — Despite the name, the Moses Lake Senior Center isn’t just for seniors – it’s for the whole community – and is bursting with activities throughout …
State reports smallest wheat crop in decades; barley crop also down
MOSES LAKE — It was a rotten growing season for wheat farmers in the Columbia Basin, as the state’s wheat growers reported the smallest harvest in 57 years.
Moses Lake to consider tourism projects
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on Tuesday heard arguments from representatives of about 11 entities wanting a chunk of the annual hotel/motel tax money awarded each year to promot…
Mattawa, Granger negotiate deal on interim police chief
MATTAWA — Granger Police Chief Estevan Araguz has been hired on an hourly basis by the city of Mattawa while the two towns negotiate an interlocal agreement.
Othello to hold public hearing on ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council will have a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 for input on proposed updates to the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.
Othello Fall Clean Up in November
OTHELLO — Othello residents can dispose of leaves, branches trimmed from shrubs and trees and other yard waste during the 14th annual Fall Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
AC Pet Rescue schedules fundraiser
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue will have a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday with the help of Jordan’s Way, an organization that raises money for ani…
Six injured in two-vehicle collision near Royal City
Six men were injured Tuesday morning in a collision on state Route 26, southeast of Royal City, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Spreading Ephrata’s wings
EPHRATA — The one thing Greg Becken likes about his new job as the executive director of the Port of Ephrata is he gets to be both in charge and still go out a…
ML girl hospitalized with rare condition linked to COVID-19
The Rowe family, of Moses Lake, has been through a lot in the last couple of months, especially when their daughter developed a rare complication from COVID-19…
Annual coats drive seeks donations at ML locations
MOSES LAKE — Donations of coats will be accepted through Oct. 31 for the annual Coats 4 Kids coat drive, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and Cobie’s Fine Dry Cleaning.
WDFW lifts most fire restrictions; ban remains in Columbia Basin Wildlife Area
OLYMPIA — With lower temperatures and higher humidity reducing wildfire danger, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says it lifted fire restrictions Friday, including the ban on target shooting on most l…