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‘This is one way we come together for our kids’
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is convening a broad coalition of educators, law enforcement officers and …
Vaccine rollout in Grant County sees delays
Only two-thirds of the expected shipment of coronavirus vaccine doses have arrived at Samaritan Healthcare since the rollout began in mid-December.
Bidding to open for construction of $10 million recreation center
Bids for the construction of a new Larson Recreation Center, expected to have a price tag of around $10 million, will open Feb. 23, according to a notice from the city of Moses Lake.
Coroner: Sheriff's deputy's death caused by COVID-19
A Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy died from COVID-19, the GCSO said Monday in a statement.
Columbia Basin Allied Arts Mural Project delayed until next summer
Columbia Basin Allied Arts Mural Project, originally planned to be unveiled at the 2020 Grant County Fair, was delayed until next summer over concerns about th…
Down to business: New DMLA executive director looks forward to helping her hometown grow
In a year filled with numerous firsts (and hopefully a few lasts), Lexi Smith added one more to her own slate: She stepped into a new role Monday as executive …
Priest Rapids workers released from sequestration
Negative coronavirus tests meant employees at Priest Rapids Dam were released from sequestration after 15 days.
New Year's fireworks sales triple at local stand
The Sand Scorpions, an ORV group, sells fireworks across Grant County. In a normal winter, they sell 24,000 fireworks. This year, they sold 74,000.
Big Bend CC trustee announces resignation
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College trustee Stephen McFadden has announced his resignation, effective in March.
Fire temporarily closes Grant County Landfill
Due to a fire, the Grant County Landfill closed on Tuesday, but opened for usual hours Wednesday morning.
Rep. Alex Ybarra appointed lead Republican on education committee
Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, was appointed as the lead Republican on the House Education committee, and will serve as a member on the Civil Rights and Judiciary…
New Year's events limited as we say goodbye to 2020
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events are limited this year due to restrictions from COVID-19.
Ways to dispose of Christmas trees
In Moses Lake, there are at least three ways to dispose of Christmas trees.
First significant snowfall of winter blankets Moses Lake
The snow Wednesday morning was almost too much for James Habedenk’s tractor.
Mattawa man injured in Wednesday collision
A Mattawa man was injured Wednesday morning on Interstate 90 near George when he lost control of his semi, causing it to strike a cable barrier and jackknife.
Local man missing after Saturday hit-and-run
Moses Lake police are seeking the suspected driver of a hit-and-run collision Saturday.