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Agencies acknowledge communication failures during Mattawa wildfire
MATTAWA — A fast‑moving wildfire that burned nearly 3,100 acres near state Route 24 on Sunday night prompted a fou…
Moses Lake to launch drive-in movies
MOSES LAKE — Adapting to the current pandemic’s effect on modern recreational activities, the city of Moses Lake is looking to a classic to bring people in the community together while they keep their distance: dri…
Othello man in July 22 crash dies
WARDEN — An Othello man involved in a two-vehicle collision near Warden on July 22 has died in a hospital, according to Washington State Patrol.
Coronavirus: 29 new cases in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — There were 29 confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, as well as three cases still under investigation, including 22 in the Quincy area, six in Moses Lake, three in …
CBTech summer school dry run for fall classes
MOSES LAKE — With the future of the new school year in some doubt — will it be online, in class, or some combination of both — the state’s skill centers are do…
Livestock but no exhibitors allowed during livestock show, sale
MOSES LAKE — All exhibitors will be barred from the livestock show and auction scheduled for Aug. 19-21 or Aug. 20-21. The sale is planned for when the Grant C…
Grant PUD considers assistance because of coronavirus
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD officials and commissioners are considering proposals to provide temporary assistance to residential customers who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in paying their electricity …
Ephrata woman injured in collision
MOSES LAKE — An Ephrata woman was flown to a hospital in Spokane for injuries suffered in a head-on collision on state Route 17 north of Moses Lake on Tuesday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol.
Challenger leads incumbent in race for Adams County Commission
RITZVILLE — Challenger Dan Blankenship has a substantial lead over incumbent John Marshall in the race for Adams County commissioner in early results from the primary election Tuesday.
Moses Lake explosive critical to success of Mars rover mission
MOSES LAKE — With the successful launch early Thursday of NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft, a little bit of Moses Lake is now headed to Mars.
Most incumbents comfortably lead in Tuesday primary
EPHRATA — A number of important primary elections took place in Grant County and its legislative districts Tuesday, with incumbents comfortably leading in all …
Democrats lead in most statewide races Tuesday
OLYMPIA — Some statewide races, including a gubernatorial race with 36 candidates, will be narrowed down to two candidates each following Tuesday’s primary election, with Democrats leading every race but that of Se…
Incumbents leading in Tuesday primary, except in county commission race
Incumbents comfortably led in all but one race for a seat on the Grant County Commission in primary elections that took place in Grant County and its legislative districts Tuesday.
Collision near Warden leaves one dead
WARDEN — A 55-year-old Kennewick man died Monday morning due to injuries suffered in a collision near Warden involving three vehicles.
Othello, Adams County close to court agreement
OTHELLO — Adams County and the city of Othello are close to an agreement about the sharing of the costs to maintain Othello District Court, Police Chief Phil Schenck told city council members during an online meeti…
Othello, Warden schools work on fall plans
OTHELLO — How schools will reopen has been decided in some districts and is still under discussion in others.