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Huskies claim third in districts with home win
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (20-4) overcame East Valley Tuesday afternoon to earn a 4-1 victory and claim third …
Tourism worth nearly $300 million to Grant County
MOSES LAKE — While blue-green algae made sure lake tourism was a bust last year on Moses Lake, this year has been different for some of those whose livelihoods…
Ritzville holds its parade, with a different route
Instead of the traditional route through downtown Ritzville along Main Street, this year’s Ritzville Community Parade took an unorthodox route. The parade kick…
Othello man dies in Winchester accident
An Othello man died Sept. 9 when his car was hit at the intersection of State Route 28 and Road K Northwest in Winchester.
Cellarbration for Education fundraiser moves online
The annual Cellarbration for Education fundraiser to benefit the Big Bend Community College Foundation is moving online for 2020.
Coronavirus: 42 cases reported in Grant County, 2 in Adams
There were 42 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County Thursday, including 16 in rural Grant County near Othello, 15 in Royal City, six in Moses Lake, three in Ephrata and one in Warden, according to t…
Two weeks into school year, coronavirus detected in Royal School District
Five cases of the coronavirus associated with the Royal School District have been detected, according to Grant County Health District.
City workers clean up after wind storm
It was quite a mess that faced Moses Lake City maintenance crews on Tuesday following Monday’s massive windstorm that ripped across the Columbia Basin.
Two more coronavirus-linked deaths reported in Grant County
Local health officials announced the deaths of two Grant County residents linked to coronavirus, the 16th and 17th, including a man in his 30s with no known un…
Smoke may stick around for a few days
Wildfires north and south of Grant County have made their presence known by the smoke coming and going, depending on the wind.
Two dead after Sand Dunes off-road vehicle collision
Two Western Washington men driving off-road vehicles died near Moses Lake Saturday after they collided on Sand Dune Road Southeast about one mile west of Potato Hill Road, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announce…
Coronavirus: 15 cases confirmed in Grant County
There were 15 cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Grant County Wednesday, including eight cases in the Quincy area, five cases in Moses Lake, and one case each in Warden and Ephrata, according to the Grant County…
Sheriff's Office's K9 Chicka retires after four years
After four years of service in the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, K9 Chicka is headed for retirement, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.
Moses Lake man arrested after police locate drugs, stolen guns and vehicles
A Moses Lake resident was arrested Friday morning after police located drugs, stolen guns and stolen vehicles while conducting a search warrant in the 12000 block of Heritage Lane Southeast, according to police rec…
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly shooting at girlfriend
A Moses Lake man was arrested Saturday after reportedly shooting at a vehicle containing his girlfriend, according to police.
County plans hazardous waste collection event
Grant County Solid Waste invites businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste to participate in a disposal opportunity on Friday, Sept. 25.