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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 …
Local police chief expresses concern, support for police reform legislation
Laws that would reshape law enforcement agencies have been introduced to the state legislature since the session began last month. One local police chief says …
Arraignment set for Monday in Othello double murder
An Othello man illegally in the U.S. was charged Tuesday in connection with the murders of an Othello mother and daughter.
The sun is setting on the Grant County Landfill
The Grant County Landfill is predicted to be at capacity by 2032, causing public works employees to scramble for a plan.
From threatened to endangered
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on its periodic status review for the ferruginous hawk, as it is recommending a change f…
Grant County Fairgrounds holds first mass vaccination event
A steady stream of cars snaked around cones throughout Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds, with 1,000 COVID-19 shots distributed for the first mass vacci…
Warden woman accused of 2018 vehicular homicide
A Warden woman appeared in Grant County Superior Court last week for allegedly killing another woman with her car in 2018.
DCYF highlights parents, caregivers throughout February
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) will celebrate parents and families throughout the month after Gov. Jay insole proclaimed February as “Parent Recognition Month” Jan. 21.
CBHA hosting vaccine clinic in Royal City Wednesday
Appointments are full for the event, but people can call the CBHA at 509-488-5256 to be on the waiting list for the clinics in Othello, Connell and Mattawa.
EPA begins tong-term cleanup at former base
Five pounds. That’s how much trichloroethylene (TCE) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has likely removed during the last year from a contaminated plume…
Bill addressing overtime retroactive pay gets hearing
Many farm owners in the state who testified in support of Senate Bill 5172 during a legislative hearing Thursday.
Annual pro-life rally sees big turnout
Mark Krcma, the pro-life chairman of the Knights of Columbus in Moses Lake, thought numbers might be down for the annual pro-life rally at the intersection of …
Othello man in jail on $1 million bail in connection to double murder
An Othello man is in the Adams County Jail on $1 million bail in connection with the murders of two Othello women.
Grant County Sheriff's Office seeking information on robbery suspect
Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for a man who robbed a George market at gunpoint Friday.
Moses Lake liquor store burns
No one was injured in a fire Saturday night at Moses Lake Liquor & Wine, officials said.
Quincy's Paradise Park neighborhood enters Phase Two of development
Aho Construction just entered its second phase of the Paradise Park neighborhood in Quincy, with buyers able to pick out lots and plans.