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Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to …
Consultants propose new areas for urban growth for Moses Lake
Moses Lake’s urban growth areas, as currently outlined, contain more than enough capacity to meet long term growth needs, said Kevin Gifford, senior associate of Seattle-based BERK Consulting Inc. However, reductio…
Moses Lake Spring Festival canceled for second year
The annual Moses Lake Spring Festival this year is canceled, organizers said Monday via social media, due to restrictions imposed to combat the COVID-19 pandem…
Man barricades himself in home near Soap Lake; arrested
An unidentified man was arrested Tuesday night after he barricaded himself in a home near Soap Lake for several hours, coming out only after police fired tear …
The legacy returns: Wildlife museum reopens in Ritzville
Launching in 2018, Ritzville's Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum reopened in March, after being closed throughout the pandemic.
Living space: Consulting firm defines new housing needs for Moses Lake
In Moses Lake, housing production is not keeping pace with the demand, said Kevin Gifford, senior associate of Seattle-based BERK Consulting Inc., at a recent planning commission workshop.
Red Cross blood drive coming to Ephrata
The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. SW.
Sleep Center guest's death ruled overdose
The woman found dead last month at the Open Doors Sleep Center died from an overdose of Benadryl, according to a toxicology report from the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
GCFD 5, conservation district start on new facility
Representatives from Grant County Fire District 5 and the Grant County Conservation District broke ground Monday at the fire district training facility at 1280…
Applications now available for business tax deferral
Businesses with losses in 2020 due to COVID-19 may be eligible for a deferral on their 2021 property taxes.
Senate OKs 988 crisis hotline bill
In a 27-22 vote, the Washington state Senate passed a bill Monday during a virtual debate to strengthen the state’s behavioral health crisis response and suici…
Legislature OKs bills on coroners, school district funds
The Washington state House passed numerous bills during a virtual legislative debate Tuesday, including a bill that would strengthen the service local coroners…
Baking the best of it: Paige Tolley uses restrictions to start business
Paige Tolley started her own business, Paige’s Custom Cakes, last summer because she said there wasn’t much to do.
The show goes on: Ephrata horse club holds qualifying event
The Washington State Horsemen North Central Club had its first qualifying event of the year Saturday in Ephrata, where around 20 riders -- from toddlers to gra…
Moses Lake secures funding plan for new recreation center
With a unanimous vote, the Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday approved the bond ordinance to fund the remodeling of the Larson Recreation Center at 610 Yakima …
Fundraising page set up for family of Quincy boy killed in collision
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of an 8-year-old Quincy boy killed in a car accident April 2 near Santa Nella, California.