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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…
Wahluke School District SRO contract to be updated
The SRO (school resource officer) contract between the City of Mattawa and Wahluke School District is being modified to reflect changes that have occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wahluke School District to vote on new levy
The Wahluke School District has a three-year, $4.5 million levy on the Feb. 9 ballot to pay for capital improvements and safety projects.
Othello hires grant writing administrator
Thalia Lemus DeLeon has been hired as the grant writing administrator for the city of Othello and started this week.
Wahluke School District students start hybrid classes
Students in the Wahluke School District set foot in classrooms for the first time in months after Christmas break.
Royal City weighs options for new police chief
Royal City officials aren’t sure how they’re going to replace retiring Royal City Police Chief Darin Smith.
Soap Lake seeks funds for basketball court grant
It looks like Smokiam Park in Soap Lake will get a new basketball park.
Grant County Fair for this year is being planned
The 2021 Grant County Fair will have a livestock show and sale, but what else will happen during fair week is still to be determined.
Students may be eligible for emergency waiver program if legislation passes
State legislators are looking to create a permanent waiver program for graduating public and private high school students in case of a local, state or national emergency.
Sheriff's office warns of impersonators
The sheriff’s office said it was likely the two were impersonating officials to get inside “for reasons yet unknown, but possibly to lay the groundwork for committing future crimes at the home.”
Moses Lake man sentenced to 20 years for child porn
A Moses Lake man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Off to the races: Riders mount up to test their speed
About 80 barrel racers gathered Friday beneath pavilion lights in the Grant County Fairgrounds for the first practice of the year.
Fake veterans' charity to pay $95,000 for false entreating
A fake veterans’ charity must pay $95,000 to Washington state, after it deceived donors into thinking most of their donations would provide medical care for wounded veterans, according to the state attorney general…
MLIRD passes $1.6 million 2021 budget, seeks home for giant dirt pile
Do you need some dirt? The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District — still — has about 50,000 cubic yards of dirt, it dredged from the bottom of Mos…
State legislation calls for more training in cultural competency
Senate Bill 5044 aims to adjust the current cultural competency training for school staffers and board directors.
The dream goes on: Moses Lake march commemorates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Between 85 and 90 people came on a sunny, but windy Monday, to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., with a march and the traditional rendition of …