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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…
Senate OKs 988 crisis hotline bill
In a 27-22 vote, the Washington state Senate passed a bill Monday during a virtual debate to strengthen the state’s behavioral health crisis response and suici…
Legislature OKs bills on coroners, school district funds
The Washington state House passed numerous bills during a virtual legislative debate Tuesday, including a bill that would strengthen the service local coroners…
Baking the best of it: Paige Tolley uses restrictions to start business
Paige Tolley started her own business, Paige’s Custom Cakes, last summer because she said there wasn’t much to do.
The show goes on: Ephrata horse club holds qualifying event
The Washington State Horsemen North Central Club had its first qualifying event of the year Saturday in Ephrata, where around 20 riders -- from toddlers to gra…
Moses Lake secures funding plan for new recreation center
With a unanimous vote, the Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday approved the bond ordinance to fund the remodeling of the Larson Recreation Center at 610 Yakima …
Fundraising page set up for family of Quincy boy killed in collision
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of an 8-year-old Quincy boy killed in a car accident April 2 near Santa Nella, California.
Ready to dig
Danco Excavation owner Daniel Ferguson and his wife, Jeanette, surrounded by family and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on his ne…
Othello police seek suspect in stabbing
Othello police are looking for an Othello man in connection with a stabbing at an Othello motel Saturday night.
Planning to plant: Spring cleaning a good idea in the garden, too
A garden, just like a house, can benefit from spring cleaning.
Moses Lake School Board OKs high school construction contract
MOSES LAKE — In a brief, emergency meeting Friday morning, the Moses Lake School Board approved the $58 million contract to build the district’s next high scho…
Household hazardous waste collection event May 1
Grant County Public Works will have a hazardous waste collection event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Grant County Road District 2 shop, 12171 Wheeler Road in Moses Lake.
Construction contract award delayed for Yonezawa Boulevard project
Moses Lake city officials have not awarded a construction contract for revisions at the intersection of Yonezawa Boulevard and Pioneer Way because they must co…
House passes bill on public health advisory board
The Washington state House adopted a bill during a virtual legislative debate Thursday to establish an advisory board on public health and other bills, which h…
Mattawa mayor releases statement on police chief firing
MATTAWA — Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya released a statement Tuesday following public outcry from her termination of Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris April 8.
Inslee appoints Hill to Superior Court judge position
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Tyson R. Hill to the Grant County Superior Court on Thursday. He will replace Judge John Antosz, who is to resign today.