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‘I’m a hope dealer’
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Community Court hosted an event Thursday headlined by guest speaker and former NFL q…
26th and 27th deaths linked to COVID-19 reported
Two Moses Lake women infected with the coronavirus have died, marking the 26th and 27th confirmed COVID-19-related deaths of Grant County residents since the pandemic began, the Grant County Health District reporte…
Moses Lake ice rink opening delayed; public skate uncertain
Temperatures may be falling, but not quickly enough for the city's ice rink to open Friday as previously scheduled, according to city officials.
Health care providers team up for 20th Annual Turkey Drive
The food drive kicks off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 19, at both Walmart and Grocery Outlet in Moses Lake, and will run through 6 p.m. on Friday. Those wishing to donate can purchase a pre-packaged bag for $10, f…
Newhouse awarded lifetime membership with development league
Newhouse gets lifetime membership with Columbia Basin Development League.
Don't fall for Social Security phone scammers
When Linda Curran got the call, she knew it was a scam.
Eyes on the road: Moses Lake driving school brings vital service in trying time
For Kenn Bishop, whose family owns and operates Cruisers Driving Academy, the handful of hours that his students spend in his classroom or behind the wheel of …
Soap Lake man imprisoned after guilty plea
A homeless Soap Lake man has been sentenced to a little under two years in prison after pleading guilty following an incident in which he attempted to flee the Walmart in Ephrata with a shopping cart carrying aroun…
Samaritan plans free flu shot clinic
Samaritan Healthcare will offer a free flu shot clinic to celebrate the first anniversary of the Samaritan Clinic on Patton.
Coats for Kids offers protection against the Basin's winter
Winters in the Basin are no laughing matter. The wind, the freezing temperatures and the occasional snow make a good coat invaluable for keeping out the chill.…
MLSD awards construction contract
The Moses Lake School District on Thursday awarded the first construction contract related to the district’s new high school — informally referred to as Real World Academy.
Movie fans glad theater reopens, though with limited capacity
“I’m so glad to see you guys are open,” Dino Gonzales exclaimed Sunday evening as he walked through the door of Fairchild Cinemas in Moses Lake.
Parts of Stratford Road to close Monday
Parts of Stratford Road in Moses Lake will be closed for repaving for the next couple of days.
McKay Healthcare temporarily relocates COVID-19 residents
McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation officials announced Friday that COVID-19 cases were identified at the facility, but patients since have been relocated and staff quarantined.
Storing plants and flowers through the winter
Rather than starting fresh next spring, there are plenty of plants that can be saved from your garden or lawn for next season. Making sure your plants are stor…
Genie aggressively controlling inventory
While sales of lifts and aerial work platforms are slowly improving, executives with Terex, the parent company of Genie, said the company has reduced production to keep pace with market demand in order to keep inve…