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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…
Othello adopts new street standards for residential development
OTHELLO — Othello City Council members on July 12 adopted new development standards for the street widths in new residential areas in Othello, reducing them from 40 feet to 36 feet.
Othello to install temporary roundabouts in traffic test
OTHELLO — The city of Othello will install temporary traffic circles at a number of intersections in residential neighborhoods between Seventh and 14th avenues…
Requests for public hearing regarding Othello roundabout due by July 28
OTHELLO — Property owners at the intersection of state Route 17 and West Cunningham Road, which is one of the main entrances to Othello, can request a public hearing on a proposal to build a roundabout at the inter…
Mattawa sets pay scale for police chief
MATTAWA — Depending on experience, the new Mattawa police chief could receive $98,000 to $117,000 per year, plus benefits, as the Mattawa City Council approved the pay scale during a meeting July 15.
Digging in: Officials break ground for new Moses Lake Food Bank
MOSES LAKE — Dirt flew and there were smiles all around at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Moses Lake Food Bank Monday afternoon.
Moses Lake takes steps toward Creative District designation
Moses Lake’s vision of designating downtown as a Creative District has surpassed the dreaming stage.
Proper cooking, storage key to summer food safety
MOSES LAKE — The (mostly) post-pandemic summer is about getting together, maybe around the picnic table in the backyard.
Classics on display: Show ‘n Shine returns to Kiwanis park
OTHELLO — With the Othello Spud Run 25th Annual Show ‘n Shine pushed back a year, it was a quiet hiatus for car enthusiasts. But according to All City Classics…
Summer Street: Third Avenue opens up for summer fun
MOSES LAKE — Using what had to be done under COVID-19 restrictions as a model for social events may seem like a paradox, but that was exactly the idea behind t…
Legislators serve up root beer floats for children; answer ‘What’s a Senate?’
MOSES LAKE — The kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Columbia Basin weren’t exactly sure what the visitors did.
Riverdogs fall short at 18U Regional Tournament
The Columbia Basin Riverdogs 18U team’s run in the Babe Ruth League Pacific Northwest 16-18U Regional Championship Tournament came up short Saturday morning, f…
Prodigal pooch: Family and volunteers rejoice when lost puppy is reunited with loved ones
The Lost and Found Pets of Grant County, Washington, a non-profit group, celebrated a “miracle story” when a 5-month-old Shih Tzu puppy, Toby, was reunited wit…
Imagine Realty expands
Jessie Dominguez, owner of Othello-based Imagine Realty Group, along with his wife Amy and their sons Elijah and Noah, as well as employees and representatives…
Keeping up with home coverage key in changing market
MOSES LAKE — Say there’s a fire. Say the house is damaged, maybe destroyed. Of course, there’s a homeowners insurance policy, and that will cover it, right? Ri…
Controlling the sun: Greenhouse owner discusses protecting plants in summer
Having a greenhouse around for gardeners in the colder, winter months is crucial for anyone looking to keep the growing season going year round or get an early…