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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…
Two arrested after armed robbery
Two Moses Lake residents were arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of a woman at gunpoint inside her apartment, according to police.
Accused criminal gang leader, drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years
An accused Grant County leader of a criminal street gang was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a number of drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the of…
Windstorm causes scattered power outages
Strong winds caused by a cold front led to scattered electrical outages around Grant County Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Local senators vote against extending emergency proclamations
State senators adopted a resolution Wednesday to extend all of the governor’s emergency proclamations indefinitely during a virtual floor debate.
Fundraising continues for Moses Lake Rotary's skate park project
Fundraising for the Moses Lake Rotary Club’s project to upgrade the Moses Lake Skate Park is continuing a few months beyond the previous final date of Dec. 31.
Dent, Ybarra, Warnick pinpoint legislative plans
State legislators in District 13 recently shared their goals for this year’s unprecedented legislative session.
Former Desert Aire Airport commissioner receives award
Former Desert Aire Regional Airport Commissioner Karl Gruber was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
Big Bend Electric Cooperative donates to local organizations
Operators of the Big Bend Electric Cooperative recently announced a number of donations to organizations and community service projects through its Caring Neig…
Royal City to work on plans for water system, parks in 2021
Growth is coming to Royal City, and city officials are working on plans -- a set of New Year resolutions, in a way -- to accommodate that growth.
Adams County 2020 unemployment rate rises slightly from 2019
Unemployment in Adams County went up in November 2020, compared with November 2019. Unemployment also went up between October and November 2020.
Othello schools to change emergency preparedness training
Emergency training for teachers and students in the Othello School District will change under the terms of a revised policy presented Monday to the Othello School Board, with no board action required.
Othello talks Ash Street changes, swears in new police officer
The Othello City Council on Monday talked proposed changes to Ash Street and watched Mayor Shawn Logan swear in a new police officer.
Mattawa Council, Wahluke School District officials discuss grant
The Wahluke School District met with the Mattawa City Council during a special virtual council meeting on Monday, where the school district shared the importance of the COPS grant the City of Mattawa received from …
Mattawa City Council discusses year-end budget changes
During a special virtual council meeting Monday, the Mattawa City Council discussed a policy, brought by city attorney Katherine Kennison, that would take the …
Mattawa budget includes new sidewalks, sewer treatment facility repairs
The city of Mattawa likely will spend about $7.035 million in 2021, with projected revenues of $6.195 million, and end the year with $3.39 million in reserve due to leftover money from 2020.