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State burn ban ends; aid sought for E. Washington
OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban is scheduled to end Oct. 1, but state fire officials caution the…
‘Project North’: company looking at buying empty plant on Road N
MOSES LAKE — A company is looking at buying the empty Xyleco production facility on Road N Northeast, which could bring as many as 300 new jobs to the region.
State updates emergency rules for ag worker housing
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries and the state Department of Health on Friday updated emergency rules intended to protect laborers living in temporary farmworker housing from the coronavirus, L&I ann…
Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum to hold free event
The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum at 415 F St. SW, along state Route 28, is holding a “Be Ready Expo,” free to the public, 12-4 p.m. May 22.
Saturday fire off state Route 17 likely caused by people
Just after 7 p.m. Saturday, Grant County Fire District 7 responded to a 30-plus acre wildfire near Lake Lenore, off state Route 17.
Back in the saddle: Grand Coulee holds its biggest rodeo yet
After a full year with no events whatsoever, the Colorama PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Grand Coulee Rodeo returned Friday and Saturday for its…
Warden Elementary closed after coronavirus exposure
WARDEN — Warden Elementary School students returned to in-person learning today, with the exception of two classes in remote instruction, after an elementary s…
‘Remnants of what we were’: Tri-State Outfitters’ closing is almost complete
MOSES LAKE — There’s not much left in Tri-State Outfitters in Moses Lake.
Four injured in four-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon
Four people were injured Sunday afternoon in a four-vehicle collision on state Route 17 at milepost 24, south of Othello in Adams County.
Two injured early Sunday in DUI collision
An Othello man and an Ephrata woman were injured in a two-vehicle DUI collision that closed a westbound lane of Interstate 90, near Hansen Road, early Sunday m…
Police seek help identifying armed robber
Moses Lake police are asking for help identifying the suspect of an armed robbery at a gas station Friday evening.
Mother’s Day 2021: Brunch is back; flowers always a hit
MOSES LAKE — There’s not going to be a buffet at the Porterhouse Steakhouse this year for Mother’s Day like there usually is.
Wahluke School District regroups, won’t resubmit levy
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District officials will not resubmit a capital levy proposal to district voters.
Colorama Rodeo returns to Grand Coulee, with a twist
GRAND COULEE — Today and tomorrow are the 64th Annual Colorama PRCA Rodeo in Grand Coulee.
Health officials slightly optimistic about progress
OLYMPIA — Washington state health officials are guardedly optimistic about the progress being made against the COVID-19 pandemic, but are focusing on getting a…
Moses Lake parks are up and running for the season
MOSES LAKE — Spring has sprung, and Moses Lake parks have come alive again. Campers and anglers are coming out from hibernation to enjoy the newly placed docks…