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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…
Tight supply: Questions unanswered as to why airplane fuel is hard to find in eastern Washington, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — In mid-July, the Grant County International Airport almost ran out of fuel.
County commissioners close work release center
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners voted Tuesday to permanently close the Grant County Work Release Center.
Sound teaching: New technology helps educators be heard in class
MOSES LAKE — After 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the lockdowns and restrictions on business and public gatherings, it’s becoming something of a …
Samaritan commissioners award roof repair contract
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $199,378 contract to Spokane Valley-based Jimmy’s Roofing to replace a section of the roof at Samaritan Hospital.
Candidates face issues: Seven running for Moses Lake School Board talk about local control, communication at forum
MOSES LAKE — Improving the way the Moses Lake School District communicates with the community and how the district should respond to state mandates regarding g…
Homeward bound: Networks help Adams County Pet Rescue find new homes for animals
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue employee Giselle Hernandez has a warning for people when they go out to the kennels.
Local spirits: Moses Lake Distillery begins pouring for the public
MOSES LAKE — As the sun set on Moses Lake behind Midway Pub on Broadway Avenue, patrons could catch Zachary Hughes, owner of Moses Lake Distillery, in the back…
AC Auditor announces a special filing period
RITZVILLE — A special filing period has been scheduled for Aug. 13-16 for Adams County offices that didn’t attract any candidates during the regular filing period in May.
Chipsealing project slated for Othello
OTHELLO — Chipsealing on a number of Othello streets begins Wednesday and will continue through Aug. 6.
Royal City passed over for parks grant from state
ROYAL CITY — Royal City city officials are working on a backup plan after the city failed to receive a grant to expand Royal City Lions Park.
Wahluke School District to hire fiscal assistant, change procedures after audit
MATTAWA — A lack of follow-up in the Wahluke School District food services program led to three findings of inadequate oversight in an audit conducted by the Washington Auditor’s Office.
New Adams County District Court judge takes oath
RITZVILLE — Andrea Russell was sworn in July 19 as the new Adams County District Court judge and started hearing cases Monday in Ritzville.
Grant County unemployment rate declines
MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County dropped between June 2020 and June 2021, and between May and June 2021, but the county’s economy may not be recovering as fast from the COVID-19 outbreak as the state’s eco…
Man drowns in Moses Lake irrigation canal
A 44-year-old man died Sunday after being swept away in a Moses Lake irrigation canal.
Girl likely drowned in pond near George
A 10-year-old Issaquah girl died Monday night after she slipped under the surface of a pond near George.