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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…
Man dies in rollover collision near Ritzville
An Aberdeen man died Monday morning on Interstate 90, 13 miles east of Ritzville, when he lost control of his vehicle, it rolled and he was ejected.
Moses Lake marchers commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
An estimated 85 to 90 people came out on a sunny, breezy afternoon to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday in Moses Lake.
State representatives agree to extend Inslee's proclamation indefinitely
State representatives voted to extend indefinitely the governor’s proclamation order Friday evening during the House floor debate.
Flatbread restaurant brings Brazilian-influenced Mediterranean food to Moses Lake
In a small business off the corner of East Broadway Avenue and South Alder Street, the warm smell of grilled Mediterranean food with Brazilian influences fills…
Camp for the unsheltered has been open for one month
In its first month since opening, the Moses Lake Sleeping Center, a shelter for unsheltered people, has lodged 58, with an average of 15 to 20 people per night, according to city officials.
Sand Scorpions hold first fun run of the year
Forty Jeeps, quads, pick-ups, buggies and bikes lined up Saturday at the Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes for the Sand Scorpions ORV Group’s first fun run o…
MLSD board talks details on student rep
As the Moses Lake School District considers creating a new position of student representative on the school board, officials overseeing the effort want it to be different this time.
Construction underway at Ephrata's Columbia Ridge Elementary
The foundation is going in for the new office and entryway, classrooms and second gym at Columbia Ridge Elementary, and a hallway in the existing building bloc…
Warnick wants to establish state meat, poultry inspection program
Washington could have its own meat and poultry inspection program if a bill passes during this year’s state legislative session.
Housing development springs up near Moses Lake High School
A new 7.7-acre housing development, Sydney Acres, is in its early stages near the Moses Lake High School, as it broke ground in November.
Escape to Moses Lake: Young family gains a lot in move, home purchase
For Joel and Caitlin Graves, moving to Moses Lake was a “no brainer.”
Police seek information on Thursday night shooting
Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night near Nelson Road and Balsam Street, in which a home was struck by gunfire.
House bill would limit police; ML Chief Fuhr says it could harm more people
HB 1054 would place prohibitions on tactics and equipment used by peace officers when engaging with the public.
Grant County Landfill and Ephrata sewer getting major upgrades this year
The recent Ephrata City Council decision for additional rate increases of disposal and sewage will provide major upgrades in both systems.
Defensive techniques subject of criminal justice class
Students in the criminal justice class at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center got some training Friday on the proper use of techniques to subdue an unruly p…