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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…
Sworn in: Gwinn takes oath as Grant County District Court judge
EPHRATA — Brian Gwinn was sworn in Thursday as Grant County District Court judge in front of a packed house in the Grant County District Court courtroom.
Law enforcement agencies struggle with new laws
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox believes the host of laws passed this spring by the Washington Legislature governing how police operate are going to make life in this small community more difficult.
Downtown fun: Better Block event draws big crowds in Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Better Block event July 16 and 17 drew about 1,000 people each day, according to Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce officials.
Step by step: Dance FX owner, instructor teaches confidence and grace
MOSES LAKE — Toby Black has taught and trained generations of dancers and performers at Dance FX and Scholastic FX dance studio and preschool in Moses Lake.
REC eyes reopening, upgrading in Moses Lake
OSLO, NORWAY — REC Silicon remains committed to reopening its Moses Lake production plant by the end of 2023 and is even considering making a major upgrade to the facility, according to REC Silicon President and CE…
More protection: Department of Fish and Wildlife receives funds to protect shrubsteppe
Because of last year’s immense fire-scar on land vital to vulnerable and endangered animal populations in the Columbia Basin, state legislators passed a Shrubs…
Fairgrounds officials look at adding commercial kitchen
MOSES LAKE — A project to build a new restroom at the Grant County Fairgrounds may be expanded to include a new commercial kitchen.
West Nile virus found in mosquito sample in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — A mosquito sample collected in the Moses Lake area last week tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detection in Grant County in 2021.
Remembering Ron Covey: Former Moses Lake mayor touched many lives in his community
Dr. Ronald Covey, born June 9, 1947, was a lifelong Moses Lake resident. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1965, ran a chiropractic clinic on Third A…
Moses Lake man among injured in Kittitas County collision
A Moses Lake man, an Issaquah man and teenager were injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision two miles northwest of Easton on Interstate 90.
Vehicle fire briefly closes part of I-90
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 90, about three miles west of Ritzville, were blocked Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire.
Education issues: School board elections in Moses Lake center on mandates on race, sex ed and communication
MOSES LAKE — Concerns over the teaching of race, gender and sex in public schools, as well as a lack of trust in the Moses Lake School District fostered by a p…
Meeting the candidates – virtually: Moses Lake City Council office seekers give perspectives at online forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates for Moses Lake City Council running in the Aug. 3 primary talked about the issues important to them during an online forum Monday evening sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Wrapped up in history: Royal City quilter sews her story
ROYAL CITY — “Quilting, if you like it, you get excited since the moment you start choosing the fabric,” said Sandra Cortes-Medina, chair of the Royal City Sum…
Forum canceled: Few candidates willing to participate
A forum designed to introduce Mattawa-area residents to candidates in elections for local offices was canceled due to lack of participation from candidates.