Local News
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4-acre blaze mostly contained in rural Ephrata
EPHRATA — Three fire agencies were called to a wildfire in the 13000 block of Road A.5 Northwest in Rural Ephrata …
Ephrata's history highlighted in new book
A new book on the history of Ephrata, "Images of America: Ephrata," was published Wednesday, and the author is Dan Bolyard, a resident of Coulee City who was b…
Target Zero, local first responders hold Basin-wide food drive
The Target Zero program partnered with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS workers in Grant County over the weekend for a Basin-wide food drive to support loc…
Quincy man arrested on domestic violence assault of a child
A Quincy man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of choking his 10-year-old child and punching his 12-year-old child in the gut, according to local police officials.
Scout troops staying involved during pandemic
Their summer camp was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak, but local Boy Scout troops have found ways to meet and stay active.
Warden schools EP&O levy on the ballot
WARDEN — Voters in Warden School District will decide the fate of a two-year educational programs and operations levy during the general election next Tuesday.
Adding color to the city skatepark
MOSES LAKE — As the skaters and scooter riders wander around her, Erika Kovalenko is busy squatting on her red plastic art box and daubing lavender paint on th…
Royal schools start full-time, on-campus instruction for 3 grades
Royal School District students in three grades will go back to school full time beginning today.
Warden man sentenced to 14 months after attempted stabbing
A Warden man was sentenced to 14 months in prison last week after pleading guilty to charges related to a September assault in which he attempted to stab a man in the face.
Scouts offer meals in drive-thru fundraiser
A fundraiser, Tailgate for Scouts, by the Grand Columbia Council Boy Scouts of America, will be held today, Oct. 26, at Moses Lake Presbyterian, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Top Gun catering.
Building communal roots by sharing seeds
Gardening can be a deeply personal activity, as residents spend hours by themselves making their yards bloom each year.
Grant PUD plans no rate increase in 2021
Under a budget proposal for next year, Grant County PUD customers will pay the same rates for electricity in 2021 that they’re paying now.
Breath of relief: Local vineyards appear free of 'smoke taint'
A month later after Grant County was blanketed by wildfire smoke, grape growers across the state are breathing a sigh of relief, as tests appear to show the sm…
Kitten rescued, adopted out
A young kitten found in a sewer grate in Moses Lake by a local police officer and brought to the Grant County Animal Outreach was quickly adopted earlier this …
State announces new restrictions for college residents
Washington colleges and universities will be responsible for providing isolation and quarantine facilities to students living in dorms, Greek system houses, off-campus congregate houses, as well as personnel if the…
MLIRD takes nominations for spot on board
Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is accepting nominations for Position 2 of the board of directors.