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Updated 9 minutes ago

‘I’m a hope dealer’

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Community Court hosted an event Thursday headlined by guest speaker and former NFL q…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Newhouse awarded lifetime membership with development league

Newhouse gets lifetime membership with Columbia Basin Development League.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Don't fall for Social Security phone scammers

When Linda Curran got the call, she knew it was a scam.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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 …

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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…