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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 …
Off to the races: Riders mount up to test their speed
About 80 barrel racers gathered Friday beneath pavilion lights in the Grant County Fairgrounds for the first practice of the year.
Fake veterans' charity to pay $95,000 for false entreating
A fake veterans’ charity must pay $95,000 to Washington state, after it deceived donors into thinking most of their donations would provide medical care for wounded veterans, according to the state attorney general…
MLIRD passes $1.6 million 2021 budget, seeks home for giant dirt pile
Do you need some dirt? The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District — still — has about 50,000 cubic yards of dirt, it dredged from the bottom of Mos…
State legislation calls for more training in cultural competency
Senate Bill 5044 aims to adjust the current cultural competency training for school staffers and board directors.
The dream goes on: Moses Lake march commemorates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Between 85 and 90 people came on a sunny, but windy Monday, to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., with a march and the traditional rendition of …
Man dies in rollover collision near Ritzville
An Aberdeen man died Monday morning on Interstate 90, 13 miles east of Ritzville, when he lost control of his vehicle, it rolled and he was ejected.
Moses Lake marchers commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
An estimated 85 to 90 people came out on a sunny, breezy afternoon to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday in Moses Lake.
State representatives agree to extend Inslee's proclamation indefinitely
State representatives voted to extend indefinitely the governor’s proclamation order Friday evening during the House floor debate.
Flatbread restaurant brings Brazilian-influenced Mediterranean food to Moses Lake
In a small business off the corner of East Broadway Avenue and South Alder Street, the warm smell of grilled Mediterranean food with Brazilian influences fills…
Camp for the unsheltered has been open for one month
In its first month since opening, the Moses Lake Sleeping Center, a shelter for unsheltered people, has lodged 58, with an average of 15 to 20 people per night, according to city officials.
Sand Scorpions hold first fun run of the year
Forty Jeeps, quads, pick-ups, buggies and bikes lined up Saturday at the Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes for the Sand Scorpions ORV Group’s first fun run o…
MLSD board talks details on student rep
As the Moses Lake School District considers creating a new position of student representative on the school board, officials overseeing the effort want it to be different this time.
Construction underway at Ephrata's Columbia Ridge Elementary
The foundation is going in for the new office and entryway, classrooms and second gym at Columbia Ridge Elementary, and a hallway in the existing building bloc…
Warnick wants to establish state meat, poultry inspection program
Washington could have its own meat and poultry inspection program if a bill passes during this year’s state legislative session.
Housing development springs up near Moses Lake High School
A new 7.7-acre housing development, Sydney Acres, is in its early stages near the Moses Lake High School, as it broke ground in November.