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Ephrata Police Dept. launches officer wellness program through state grant
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department is launching a new officer wellness program after the Ephrata City Council…
Motor Meetup: Car enthusiasts show off their rides
It was a sort of makeshift museum.
Former Moses Lake man pleads not guilty to numerous sex crimes
A College Place man charged with multiple sex crimes in Moses Lake pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court.
Ephrata businesses inch back to normal
Like many Washington businesses, those in downtown Ephrata are ready for Phase 3.
‘Roller coaster’ ride continues as reopening moves forward
The parking lot at Checo's Mexican Grill was almost full during Monday’s lunch hour.
Quincy restaurant owners hopeful about advance
It may be a slow Monday for Bluebell Cafe owner Deborah Freese, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t excited about the prospects now that Washington State is in Pha…
Senators discuss bill on long-term care program
House Bill 1323 would require employees who choose not to participate in the LTSS Trust Program to affirm they have a long-term care insurance plan before the …
Grant County to reopen some offices
The Grant County Board of Commissioners announced Monday more of the county government's offices will open to the public April 5.
Katrina Ball first female detective for Grant County Sheriff's Office
Katrina Ball said there was more she could do for her community.
Newhouse votes for two immigration measures
A bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, that would provide a path to permanent legal residency for more than one million farmworkers passed the U.S. H…
A quiet year for cranes: Festival goes virtual, but the birds show up
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, mostly Friday and Saturday, looked a bit different this year, without its guided bus, boat and hike tours, wine and food s…
Local legislators to hold townhall-style meeting
Legislators from Washington's Legislative District 13 plan to hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday online.
Puyallup man dies in collision at Moses Lake Sand Dunes
A Puyallup man died Saturday afternoon from injuries in an ORV crash at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes.
Senate panel to hear bill on state program for long-term senior care
A bill in the Washington Legislature to modify a developing state program for senior care services is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Health & Lon…
In-person instructions: Local school districts meet Inslee’s requirement differently
School districts in Grant County and the Othello School District (in Adams County) have one thing in common: they all meet the criteria established by Gov. Jay…
Man indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing bomb
A Moses Lake man was indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm/destructive device.