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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…
Arraignment delayed for man accused of killing neighbor
The arraignment for a 56-year-old Mattawa man accused of first-degree murder was postponed until Tuesday.
Grant County Fire District 8 to have open house at new station
Residents will get a chance to look at the new station for Grant County Fire District 8 at 2043 Road 22.5 SW during an open house scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.…
Exhibitors welcome normality at 2021 Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The 2021 Grant County Fair got two thumbs up from Easton Sutor. Sutor, of Royal City, was among the kids exhibiting animals at the fair, which t…
Almost ready: Groff Elementary School to open in September
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is set to formally open its newest elementary school, Vicki I. Groff Elementary School, at a ribbon-cutting ceremon…
Crafts & Cruisers for Cancer provides fun for a good cause
MOSES LAKE — A sunny summer afternoon, local craft beer and spirits, a car show, live music and the successful conclusion to a fundraising campaign.
Helping out: Mrs. Moses Lake hopes to be of service anywhere she can
MOSES LAKE — Jennifer Rogerson is emphatic that she doesn’t mind getting older.
Four injured in alleged DUI-caused collision
Four people from Pasco were injured Monday morning in an alleged DUI-caused collision on state Route 17, about 7 miles north of Othello.
Moses Lake mulls same Stratford Road bid
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake has again received only one bid to complete the construction work along Stratford Road.
For love of books: Moses Lake woman hopes to encourage literacy in kids
MOSES LAKE — Brenda Goodrich learned to love reading when she was a kid and she wants other kids to have that same opportunity.
Part 2: The Nature Conservancy forms new tactics to prevent eastern Washington wildfires
Restoration is one piece, though. Another is prevention.
River cruise winner
Michael Kask won the Columbia Basin Herald’s giveaway of a one-night stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and two tickets for a Saint Joe River cruise. The drawing…
School controversies: MLSD board passes a budget in heated meeting
During a sometimes contentious meeting, Moses Lake School Board passes a budget, decides to look for interim chief.
Homegrown talent: Performers take the stage for Downtown Open Mic Night
People brought out their blankets and chairs Thursday night to watch performers in Sinkiuse Square at the second Downtown Open Mic Night event in Moses Lake th…
Counting COVID-19 cases continues, can be tricky to tally
The count of the number of people in Grant and Adams counties who have COVID-19 continues even though reporting COVID-19 deaths can be difficult.
Making waves: Moses Lake artist builds popularity with her water paintings
MOSES LAKE — As Grant County Fair patrons made their way through the various venues and event buildings last week at the Grant County Fairgrounds, many might h…