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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…
Grant County Fire District 5 takes unusual approach to expanding fire truck fleet
Buying a new fire truck, or even a used one, can be an expensive proposition for a fire district.
Hawkins suggests alternative school calendars for K-12
A District 12 legislator wants to create alternative school calendars for K-12 institutions in Washington state to address the loss children have been experiencing over time.
Fire destroys Washington Potato Company, triggers evacuation
A fire erupted inside Washington Potato Company in Warden Thursday night and likely was going to burn for several hours, officials said. It also triggered a Le…
Biden-Harris Administration will create ‘subtle changes’ in Grant County
Because Grant County is so red, the national administration will have little effect beyond a "change of tone."
A busy COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Quincy
The line of cars wound out of the Quincy High School parking lot and nearly all the way down Jackrabbit Lane on Wednesday morning.
Courthouse repairs part of Grant County capital budget
Repairs to the steps at the Grant County Courthouse and deferred maintenance and improvements at the Grant County Fairgrounds are among the projects in the county's capital budget for 2021.
Public libraries again close to in-person visits
The NCW Libraries system closed libraries to in-person use Wednesday afternoon, due to the state's pandemic-related limits.
Proposal to move state to Phase 2 gets a hearing
SB 5114 would allow businesses, facilities and institutions in all regions to operate under Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery” plan.
Wanted suspect captured by local authorities
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Moses Lake police found suspect Michael Cera Barrajas, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Stratford Road.
On the front line: Public works director tries to broaden employees’ roles as first responders
Public works professionals work incredibly long hours during a crisis, supporting other agencies and communicating with the public, he said. After a long night…
Othello Chamber of Commerce looking for new manager
Othello Chamber of Commerce directors are looking for a new manager, as current manager Sharon Skorick has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 28.
Othello High School video details rules for reopening
Sometimes it’s hard to direct or be in a video.
Othello High School adds graduation options
Students at Othello High School will have more options for getting their diplomas, following some changes to the district’s graduation requirements.
Car parade to honor retiring chief
Retiring Royal City Police Chief Darin Smith will be recognized with a car parade from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, starting at 445 Camelia St. N.E., but civilians can join anywhere on the route.
Royal City police seek information on theft suspects
Royal City Police Department officers are asking the public to help identify two people who attempted to break into a Royal City business earlier this month.