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Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to …
New pavement rolls out in Grant County
Central Washington Asphalt Inc. and Shamrock Paving Inc. are stationed this week between mileposts 148 and 152 on Interstate 90, east of George, 6 a.m. to 6 p.…
One dead, another hurt in shooting; victims not named
One unidentified person was killed and a second was taken to Samaritan Hospital after a shooting late Monday afternoon at a home in the 300 block of South Gibb…
River heroes: Grant County PUD employees conduct water rescue, win award
WANAPUM DAM — The volunteers on the emergency response teams for the Grant County PUD do a lot of training – not that it’s boring – but there’s training every …
Divots the newest addition for an avid golf community
MOSES LAKE — Golfers in the Columbia Basin have a new venue to get some swings in at a wide variety of courses with the new indoor Divots Golf facilities in Mo…
State sends relief to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce said Thursday it has awarded $234 million in the fourth round of Working Washington relief and recovery grants.
Local seats up for election draw flurry of candidates
EPHRATA — Two Moses Lake City Council seats and two on the Moses Lake School Board will be on the primary ballot.
Carp for a cause: Bowfishing tournament cleans lake
The weather was less than optimal, sky dulled by clouds over a wind-chopped lake, making it difficult to see the big bellied bottom feeders. But that didn’t st…
Moses Lake enters capital facilities analysis stage
Another aspect of Moses Lake’s ongoing comprehensive planning process came before the city council recently. The capital facilities plan is one part of the city’s comprehensive plan, which is headed for adoption in…
Application period for District Court judge seats to begin soon
EPHRATA — The application period for two judgeships on the Grant County District Court bench probably will open sometime within the next two weeks, and interested people then will have two weeks to apply, said Gran…
State accepting COVID recovery grant applications from veterans organizations
The state Department of Commerce and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs are accepting applications for a total of $1.75 million in COVID-19 recovery grants for local non-profit veterans service org…
Election draws interest: Moses Lake council, school board races get enough candidates to qualify for primary
EPHRATA — Both Moses Lake School Board races will be on the primary ballot in August and so will at least one of the Moses Lake City Council races. Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya will have at least one opponent and so …
Moses Lake Carp Classic returns Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Don’t let anyone tell you shooting fish in a lake is easy.
New digs: Quincy Farmers Market moves downtown
QUINCY — Food, handmade crafts, fresh produce. These are some of the things that come to mind when the words “farmers market” are mentioned.
Broadband benefit program aids households
Households struggling to afford internet service during the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible for a $50 discount on internet service through the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a program of the Federal Communicatio…
Two men turn selves in after drive-bys
MATTAWA — Two of three men — wanted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office in two drive-by shootings and a car theft Thursday morning in Mattawa and Grant County…