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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 …
Grant County reimburses family whose dog was run over by sheriff's deputy
The Grant County commissioners approved reimbursement of veterinary expenses incurred by a Moses Lake family whose dog was run over by a sheriff’s deputy in the summer, according to county officials.
House passes legislation on transparency, business tax exemptions
State representatives voted to pass legislation, including a bill that would allow for more transparency for public agencies, during a virtual House floor debate Friday.
Fire guts Warden potato processing plant, prompts nighttime evacuation
A fire that started late Thursday afternoon completely gutted a major potato processing facility and prompted an evacuation of nearly a third of Warden residen…
Dano challenges Inslee to forgo salary until lockdowns end
A Grant County official announced he will not take his salary until restrictions on businesses are lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee, and challenged Inslee and other state officials to do the same.
Not the next Sea-Tac: Grant County International Airport not on panel’s list
As state officials struggle to identify a site for a new, large passenger airport in Washington to take traffic from the much-burdened Seattle-Tacoma Internati…
Grant County Fire District 5 takes unusual approach to expanding fire truck fleet
Buying a new fire truck, or even a used one, can be an expensive proposition for a fire district.
Hawkins suggests alternative school calendars for K-12
A District 12 legislator wants to create alternative school calendars for K-12 institutions in Washington state to address the loss children have been experiencing over time.
Fire destroys Washington Potato Company, triggers evacuation
A fire erupted inside Washington Potato Company in Warden Thursday night and likely was going to burn for several hours, officials said. It also triggered a Le…
Biden-Harris Administration will create ‘subtle changes’ in Grant County
Because Grant County is so red, the national administration will have little effect beyond a "change of tone."
A busy COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Quincy
The line of cars wound out of the Quincy High School parking lot and nearly all the way down Jackrabbit Lane on Wednesday morning.
Courthouse repairs part of Grant County capital budget
Repairs to the steps at the Grant County Courthouse and deferred maintenance and improvements at the Grant County Fairgrounds are among the projects in the county's capital budget for 2021.
Public libraries again close to in-person visits
The NCW Libraries system closed libraries to in-person use Wednesday afternoon, due to the state's pandemic-related limits.
Proposal to move state to Phase 2 gets a hearing
SB 5114 would allow businesses, facilities and institutions in all regions to operate under Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery” plan.
Wanted suspect captured by local authorities
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Moses Lake police found suspect Michael Cera Barrajas, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Stratford Road.
On the front line: Public works director tries to broaden employees’ roles as first responders
Public works professionals work incredibly long hours during a crisis, supporting other agencies and communicating with the public, he said. After a long night…