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Grant County auditor candidates discuss transparency, public trust in part 2 of Q&A series
EPHRATA — As Grant County prepares for the Nov. 3 general election, voters will decide who will lead the county au…
A town celebrates: Royal City turns out in force for Summerfest
When the Royal City Summerfest team received approval from the city, they had just four weeks to put the event together.
MLSD names new board member, talks about equity and inclusion
MOSES LAKE — Two nights of back-to-back meetings last week saw the Moses Lake School District School Board appoint a new member and engage in a sometimes heate…
Former Mattawa police chief to be paid $100K, drop appeal
MATTAWA — The settlement agreement between the city of Mattawa and former police chief Joe Harris has the city paying Harris $100,000 for general damages.
Good pickings: Raspberry farmer bounces back from strange year
MOSES LAKE — With strawberry season at its end and squash season not for another few months, that leaves a hodgepodge of berries and vegetables ready to pick i…
No reopening date set for Grant PUD customer service offices
EPHRATA — While a lot of offices and businesses are reopening following the lifting of restrictions imposed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grant County PUD isn’t among them.
Ecology seeks comments on phase-out of HFCs
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking input from farmers in developing a program to deal with the environmentally sound disposal of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.
Summer Fury: Marines deploy to Moses Lake for training exercise
MOSES LAKE — The north end of the Grant County International Airport’s main runway is not the best camping spot in the world.
Commissioners continue discussion on changing fireworks ordinance
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will continue to discuss the county’s fireworks ordinance, and the possibility of making changes, after county officials meet with representatives of fire districts and municipa…
Quincy callback: Marie Jamison returns to helm of Quincy Valley Allied Arts
Marie Jamison was elected president of Quincy Valley Allied Arts for the second time by the board of directors June 29.
Oregon woman last seen in Ephrata still missing
EPHRATA — Police officers throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana are asking people to help them find a missing Prineville, Oregon, woman.
Women-run businesses to have second pop-up
More than 30 women-owned small businesses will have a Sunset Pop Up event from 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mi Casa Market, 723 W. Third Ave., in Moses Lake.
Commissioners postpone announcement on judges
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will announce their choices for two Grant County District Judge positions at 8:15 a.m. Monday.
Who can respond? New use-of-force law changes police work in Moses Lake; police chief warns of limitations
“This was an unprecedented year in the legislature when it comes to police reform,” said Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr at a recent city council meeting.
A fitting farewell: Scout troop lays tattered flags to rest
MOSES LAKE — Chance Morris and his fellow Boy Scouts of America in Troop 777 faced something of a dilemma.
A leader remembered: Moses Lake, Confederated Colville Tribes unveil new banners honoring Chief Moses downtown
Before the mural of Chief Moses on his horse and the basalt pillars of Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake, the Downtown Moses Lake Association, along with …