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‘I don’t plan on going back’
MOSES LAKE — Abel Valdez didn’t walk into Community Court expecting a fresh start.
Outbreak in Moses Lake nursing home grows to 80 cases
An additional 19 staff members at a Moses Lake nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus since an outbreak was reported Friday, a spokesperson wrote in an email Tuesday.
George mayor arrested, accused of pointing gun at woman
The mayor of George, Washington, was arrested by Grant County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman while intoxicated, accordin…
Grant County 2021 budget picture developing
Grant County expenses are projected to increase slightly in 2021, while revenues are projected to remain about the same as in 2020.
Care centers, shelters may be eligible for federal food aid
Qualifying child care centers, emergency shelters, and adult care centers in Washington state are encouraged to participate in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, which reimburses some costs associated w…
Stepping down: Mattawa mayor Scott Hyndman resigns
Mattawa Mayor Scott Hyndman announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately.
Wahluke School District revises plan
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District officials have decided to delay the start of on-campus instruction at least until January.
RSD Superintendent Roger Trail: Screening system has worked well
Royal School District schools are remaining open, at least for now.
Grant, Adams counties COVID-19 numbers rising quickly
In the past month, COVID-19 cases have almost doubled in Grant County and risen by almost 400 cases in Adams County.
Othello School District scrambles with more of staff in quarantine
In the Othello School District, the number of staffers unavailable to be at work rose last week.
Warden schools levy proposal passes easily with 63% in favor
Warden School District voters have approved a two-year educational programs and operations levy.
Othello police seek more control of traffic lights
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is looking to spend $15,000 to equip its police cars with a way to control some of the city’s traffic lights.
Moses Lake Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving baskets
MOSES LAKE — Even in the midst of a pandemic, Thanksgiving 2020 is approaching, and some people need a little help getting a Thanksgiving dinner.
Royal City man charged in robbery
A first-degree armed robbery charge is pending against a Royal City man in connection with a holdup at a Rock Island business Nov. 17.
Man in custody after standoff, use of gas
A Quincy man is in custody after allegedly barricading himself in a home until officers deployed CS gas early Tuesday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Seven COVID-19 cases linked to 300-person wedding
COLUMBIA BASIN — As of Tuesday, seven cases of the coronavirus in Adams County were linked to the Nov. 7 Ritzville-area wedding reported to have had around 300 attendees, according to health officials.