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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 …
Othello schools to change emergency preparedness training
Emergency training for teachers and students in the Othello School District will change under the terms of a revised policy presented Monday to the Othello School Board, with no board action required.
Othello talks Ash Street changes, swears in new police officer
The Othello City Council on Monday talked proposed changes to Ash Street and watched Mayor Shawn Logan swear in a new police officer.
Mattawa Council, Wahluke School District officials discuss grant
The Wahluke School District met with the Mattawa City Council during a special virtual council meeting on Monday, where the school district shared the importance of the COPS grant the City of Mattawa received from …
Mattawa City Council discusses year-end budget changes
During a special virtual council meeting Monday, the Mattawa City Council discussed a policy, brought by city attorney Katherine Kennison, that would take the …
Mattawa budget includes new sidewalks, sewer treatment facility repairs
The city of Mattawa likely will spend about $7.035 million in 2021, with projected revenues of $6.195 million, and end the year with $3.39 million in reserve due to leftover money from 2020.
Grant County sees considerable building permit activity
EPHRATA — The construction industry was booming in Grant County in late 2020, at least as evidenced by building permit applications in the unincorporated areas.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be observed with march, speech
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be commemorated with a march and a recitation of his “I Have a Dream” speech, starting at 2 p.m. Monday in McCosh Park.
Ephrata School District voters to decide fate of four-year levy proposal
Ephrata School District voters will decide the fate of a four-year educational program and operation levy in a special election Feb. 9.
Vaccinations ramping up slowly, but surely, in Grant County, surrounding areas
In spite of delays in delivery and some hesitation from potential recipients, distribution of the coronavirus vaccine by health care providers has steadily ram…
Ninth District legislators outline session priorities
Reopening the state, transparency in energy costs and better access to health care are among the issues legislators from Washington’s Ninth District want to address in the Washington Legislature.
Man gets 57 months; lied about COVID-19
A Warden man who stole a vehicle and lied about testing positive for the coronavirus to be released from jail was sentenced last month to nearly five years in prison, according to court records.
Fitch Family Farms to launch community garden
This year, Fitch Family Farms will convert into a community-oriented space, where volunteers can decide what is planted, do a little work and take some produce…
Goehner, Steele, Hawkins prepare for upcoming legislative session
District 12 state legislators are looking to address the ongoing economic effects of COVID-19 with legislation.
Guido’s Pizza to change name to Slices, redesign menu
On Monday night, Guido’s Brick Oven Pizza closed its doors. On Wednesday, Slices Brick Oven House will open in its place.
Senate approves rules for legislative session
Members of the state Senate on Monday approved the permanent and emergency rules to convene remotely during the first day of the legislative session at the Washington State Capitol Building.