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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 …
Building boom: Construction surges on in Grant County
The boom in construction is going strong in Grant County, at least in the unincorporated areas.
Raising awareness: Moses Lake organization launches dual campaigns
Moses Lake’s New Hope and Kids Hope, organizations focused on adults and children survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes, are keeping …
Train coming? Port in talks to buy land near Wheeler Road
The Port of Moses Lake has begun assessing the value of land along Wheeler Road it hopes to acquire for the port’s proposed railroad expansion.
Bill on equity training moves past House
School personnel in Washington state may be required to go through equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training if a bill is signed into law during th…
Othello buys new fire truck
The city of Othello will spend $637,670 to buy a new fire truck.
Royal City Summerfest scheduled to return in 2021
While a lot could happen between now and the second weekend in July, planning for Royal City Summerfest is underway.
Deena Vietzke new Othello Chamber of Commerce manager
Deena Vietzke said she wants the Othello Chamber of Commerce to keep expanding its potential.
Othello park gets new life
There are big plans for P.J. Taggares Park: improvements to the combined football-soccer fields, lights at the shop and the playground.
Jobless rate down in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped between February 2020 and February 2021, and increased slightly between January and February 2021.
Firing of Mattawa police chief stirs strong reactions
MATTAWA — Some decisions by Mattawa’s mayor and the direction of the western Grant County community are drawing poignant comments from individuals who say they live in the community or previously lived or worked th…
Eye on traffic: Widen SR-28/281, says a mayor asking for federal funding
Mayor Randy Agnew is asking Sen. Patty Murray to include a $1.2 billion appropriation to widen SR 28/281.
Moses Lake man makes deal in child molestation cases
A Moses Lake man made a plea agreement with prosecutors to three counts of first-degree child molestation stemming from crimes against three children.
Violet Power still committed to Moses Lake production
Despite ending its relationship with REC Silicon, Oregon-based solar power startup Violet Power expects to start production in Moses Lake this year.
Open market: Local bazaar lets vendors do business again
When the Hale’s Farm and Feed Christmas Bazaar at 1510 Basin St. SW, in Ephrata, was a success, it decided to make the event a regular item.
Senate passes low-carbon fuel standard bill; returns to House
In a 27-20 vote, the Washington state Senate passed House Bill 1091, the low-carbon fuel standard bill, which many opponents say would hike gas and diesel pric…