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Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early …
Expiring lease plays role in decision to close Tri-State Outfitters
An expiring lease played a role in the decision of the Tri-State Outfitter owners to close the Moses Lake store.
Valentine's Day celebration at Moses Lake Senior Center
The Moses Lake Senior Center will have a drive-up celebration for Valentine’s Day from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the senior center, 608 East Third Ave.
Warnick heads bill addressing low-income housing in rural areas
Senate Bill 5375 would require the state Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a study of publicly subsidized low-income housing development in urban and rural counties.
Resident of Adams County dies of COVID-19
A man in his 80s died of COVID-19 pneumonia, according to the Adams County Health Department.
Hazardous weather outlook issued for central Washington
The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a hazardous weather outlook through Tuesday.
Odessa School District voters approve annual levies
Voters in the Odessa School district, which covers portions of Lincoln, Grant and Adams counties, overwhelmingly approved replacement and capital levies in Tuesday's special election.
Collision on state Route 17 snarls traffic more than an hour
A three-car collision at state Route 17 and McConihe Road, just northwest of Moses Lake, blocked traffic for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon.
Moses Lake man jailed after police chase
A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail, after he and two passengers led Grant County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase in a vehicle early Tuesday m…
Pandemic pop-ups: Food trucks thrive through dine-in restrictions
With ongoing restrictions on indoor dining, more food trucks changed practices, sprouted up or rolled into Grant and Adams counties to serve hungry patrons.
First COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Royal City
Melissa Gonzalez told her patient the COVID-19 vaccine was a lot like a tetanus shot, as she received the first of the two-shot regimen.
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival goes virtual for 2021
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival will return to Othello for 2021, at least in virtual form.
Mattawa City Council defers appointing new council member
The Mattawa City Council voted 4-2 Feb. 4 to postpone appointing a new council member until later in the month, after hearing from two applicants.
Mattawa City Council discusses financing for wastewater facility restoration
The Mattawa City Council discussed and voted on several financial matters Feb. 4.
March 1 declared Scott Hyndman Day
The Mattawa City Council voted Feb. 4 to make Scott Hyndman Day be March 1.
Betty Johansen Old Hotel Artist of the Month
Potter and clay sculptor Betty Johansen, of Othello, is the Artist of the Month for January and February at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, on East Larch Street, in…