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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Number of COVID-19 tests at Samaritan drops in January
The number of people taking COVID-19 tests at Samaritan Healthcare has dropped in January compared to December.
Bill would limit peace officers’ use of force
A bill that would create guidelines for when and if a peace officer can exercise the use of force is scheduled for a public hearing at 10 a.m. Friday during the House Public Safety Committee hearing.
Authorities investigate car with bodies in Othello
At least one body was found Thursday morning in a car on the 2200 block of Charla Road in Othello, according to a release.
Legislation on cultural competency training passes Senate floor
State senators voted 30-19 Wednesday to pass legislation that would revise existing cultural competency training for school personnel.
A one-stop wellness shop
Kiley Carey wants O2 Studio to be more than simply a yoga studio.
New hangar expands prospects for AeroTEC
There’s a new airplane hangar at the Grant County International Airport.
Temperature differences mean little snow in Moses Lake, more in Quincy
While snow fell throughout central Washington Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, not much of it landed in Moses Lake.
Bill addresses law enforcement officers’ mental health
House Bill 1000 would allow the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs to create pilot projects aimed to support law enforcement officers.
Lawmakers push competing COVID-19 packages
Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state Legislature, with the hope help can reach people by the end of February.
Seven more Grant County COVID-19 deaths reported
Seven more people died from COVID-19-associated illness, the Grant County Health District announced Wednesday evening, bringing the total county deaths to 105 since the pandemic began in 2020.
First local mass vaccination event scheduled for Saturday
The first mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Grant County is scheduled for Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Unemployment decreases, increases, decreases in Grant County in 2020
The first 10 months of 2020 saw employment gains, then severe losses, then a modest bounceback, according to information from the Washington Department of Employment Security.
Heart Matters CPR & 1st Aid has in person class
At Heart Matters CPR & 1st Aid in Ephrata, a banner hangs on the wall with the company logo. The words "Heart Matters" lie within a red heart owner and instruc…
Free Family Saturday goes curbside after two decades
Families knocked on the glass door Saturday of the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center to collect a paper sack of arts and crafts.
Royal City announces search for new police chief
Royal City officials will advertise for a new police chief.