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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…
One dies in Adams County collision
One person died Sunday afternoon on Interstate 90 in a rollover collision, about 7 miles east of Ritzville in Adams County.
Body of Moses Lake woman found
MOUNT VERNON — The body of a Moses Lake woman missing since October 2019 has been found, according to information from social media maintained by her family.
Crash course: Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returns, expands to two nights
MOSES LAKE — After a pandemic-induced year off, the Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returns to the Moses Lake Roundup arena at 3953 Airway Drive NE.
Grant County Health District, board issue plea to residents
The Grant County Health District and Grant County Board of Health on Thursday issued an impassioned plea to residents about the delta variant and “recent COVID-19 surge.”
Zombies meet the Bard: Masquers to present ‘Shakespeare Ate My Brain’
SOAP LAKE — When it comes to entertainment, some people prefer the historically renowned works of William Shakespeare, while others may prefer stories of werew…
Mattawa solid waste drop box to stay open
MATTAWA — The garbage collection facility maintained by Grant County in the Mattawa area, also called a drop box, will stay open.
New laws allow PUDs to offer retail broadband; Grant PUD stays put
Two new state laws, House Bill 1336 and Senate Bill 5383, enable public entities, including not-for-profit, community-owned public utility districts, to provid…
Moses Lake to demolish some old structures
This year, the city of Moses Lake is cleaning up some rubble.
Health officers urge wearing of masks
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officers throughout Washington have issued a joint statement recommending all residents wear facial coverings in indoor public settings where the vaccination status of other people is unknown.
Rolling along: Moses Lake proceeds on skate park upgrades with donors’ support
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to allow City Manager Allison Williams to sign a draft agreement on Tuesday between the Moses Lake R…
Races tighten as counties near end of ballot counts
MOSES LAKE — Primary races and ballot initiative results for the Aug. 3 primary continue to tighten as officials continue counting ballots in preparation to certify election results next week.
Motorcyclist collides with car in Moses Lake; police limited on pursuit
A speeding motorcyclist was able to escape apprehension and allegedly caused a collision because police said they couldn’t pursue the motorcycle due to laws, which took effect in July.
Williams to remain interim Mattawa chief through January
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously 7-0 to extend the three-month interlocal agreement with Mattawa, allowing MLPD Capt. Mike Williams to remain the interim Mattawa police chief th…
Soap Lake City Council member steps down
SOAP LAKE — A member of the Soap Lake City Council has resigned and is advising voters to cast their ballots for his opponent in the fall.
Two Grant County men die in collision
Two men died and another may face vehicular homicide charges due to a collision Wednesday afternoon at Adams Road and state Route 283, northeast of George.