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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…
West county irrigation season dates set
In the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Sept. 4 will be the last Saturday for ditchrides in this season, the district said.
ECBID sets dates to wind down season
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District recently announced the 2021 irrigation season will end Oct. 21.
Partial road closures anticipated during Love’s Travel Stop construction
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials are talking with the Washington Department of Transportation on ways to limit road closures in Mae Valley while construc…
Employees in some organizations may face insurance surcharges
MOSES LAKE — An announcement Wednesday by Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines that it will charge a monthly surcharge for employees who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be a harbinger of things to come.
In the spotlight: Moses Lake girl named Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
MOSES LAKE — Esther Roeber said she didn’t really think anything of it when Jennifer Gaddis said she would have to be a little late.
No timeline for repairs of Palouse to Cascades trail bridge
BEVERLY — A wildland fire Aug. 16 destroyed a second historic bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Beverly, meaning an existing detour will …
Grant County PUD seeks commissioner applicants
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners are seeking letters of interest and resumes from people to fill an open commission position, which must be appointed by Nov. 6 per state law.
Protest in Othello opposes mandates
OTHELLO — About 75 people gathered in front of the Othello School District office Monday evening to protest an order from Gov. Jay Inslee requiring most school…
A long time coming: Rodeo entertainment, royalty reflect on returning to the arena
MOSES LAKE — After a long time waiting, rodeo returned to Moses Lake last week with the 2021 Moses Lake Roundup, and none too soon for rodeo fans and participa…
Hot wheels: Car show attracts classic, modern, crazy cars
SOAP LAKE — Classic cars, antique cars, some really wild vehicles, and modern cars filled the lawn Saturday at the Smokiam RV Resort along state Route 17 for t…
CBHA Run for a Cause 5K Color Run to return
OTHELLO — The Run for a Cause 5K Color Run is back.
Wahluke Community Day returns Saturday
MATTAWA — A parade, car show, community breakfast, variety of sports events and contest to find the best salsa in town are among the activities during Wahluke Community Day scheduled for 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday i…
RHS art teacher featured at The Old Hotel Art Gallery
OTHELLO — In high school, Hanah Allen found she liked to draw and would make animations and cartoons to go with her stories, and those creations eventually le…
Blue-green algae found near Desert Aire
The Grant County Health District issued a warning Friday about possible blue-green algae blooms, after a dog reportedly became ill and died from spending time in the Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire.
Othello schools seek control over masks, vaccinations
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board voted Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to restore local control to school districts and allow them to decide if masks and vaccinations should be required in t…