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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 …
Easterday Ranches files for bankruptcy
A major Columbia Basin feedlot operator filed for bankruptcy days after being accused by its sole customer of $225 million in fraudulent billing for the care and feeding of around 200,000 non-existent cows.
Approval of site, selection of architect next steps in new Grant County Jail construction
The Grant County Commissioners will have an online hearing to gather public input on the proposed site of the new Grant County Jail.
Local legislators criticize Inslee's reopening plan
Legislators are criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest reopening plan, “Roadmap to Recovery,” which allows certain rural and coastal communities to remain closed.
Othello man pleads not guilty in double murder; trial set for March
An Othello man in the U.S. illegally pleaded not guilty Friday in Adams County Superior Court in Ritzville to murdering two women in their Othello home Jan. 27.
Business owner steps into county commissioner slot
Business owner Rob Jones, of Moses Lake, took the Grant County Commissioner District 2 seat in January for four years.
Pet-proofing helps reduce hazards
MOSES LAKE — It’s common knowledge - well, pretty common - that some things around the house can be dangerous for pets.
NCW Libraries celebrates Black History Month with reading lists, challenges
North Central Washington Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February with reading lists and a reading challenge to celebrate African-American authors, voices and experiences.
Study to evaluate Mae Valley traffic impacts
A study to determine the impact of growth on traffic in the Mae Valley area of Moses Lake should be completed by June.
New QHS principal already at work
Growing up in a family of educators, Felicie Becker was determined not to become a teacher.
Legislator co-sponsors bill on Medicaid for incarcerated people
House Bill 1348 would suspend an incarcerated person’s Medicaid status only after 30 days of their incarceration had passed
Dent aviation bills advance in Olympia
Two aviation-related bills sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, advanced toward becoming law Tuesday in the Washington Legislature.
AeroTEC hopes to turn Moses Lake into jumbo jet repair center
AeroTEC’s CEO sees at least part of the company’s future providing a base for the repair and maintenance of 747s right here in Moses Lake.
Free food giveaway planned Saturday
Calvary Chapel Moses Lake plans to host a free food distribution event in conjunction with Cascadia Produce on Saturday and the following Saturday, Feb. 13.
Public hearing planned on site recommended for Grant County Jail
The Grant County Commissioners announced Wednesday they will have a public hearing on the recommended location for the new Grant County Jail.
Dent aims to revamp state law on noxious weed control
House Bill 1355 came about when the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board and other local officials wanted to fix and update weed control regulations.