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Hispanic cultures blend at UMANI
MOSES LAKE — The range of cultures represented in downtown Moses Lake was broad: Mexican, Caribbean and South Amer…
A quiet year for cranes: Festival goes virtual, but the birds show up
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, mostly Friday and Saturday, looked a bit different this year, without its guided bus, boat and hike tours, wine and food s…
Local legislators to hold townhall-style meeting
Legislators from Washington's Legislative District 13 plan to hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday online.
Puyallup man dies in collision at Moses Lake Sand Dunes
A Puyallup man died Saturday afternoon from injuries in an ORV crash at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes.
Senate panel to hear bill on state program for long-term senior care
A bill in the Washington Legislature to modify a developing state program for senior care services is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Health & Lon…
In-person instructions: Local school districts meet Inslee’s requirement differently
School districts in Grant County and the Othello School District (in Adams County) have one thing in common: they all meet the criteria established by Gov. Jay…
Man indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing bomb
A Moses Lake man was indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm/destructive device.
Committee OKs juvenile court jurisdiction bill
Senate Bill 5122 would increase the age range of children presumed incapable of committing crimes to 13 and under.
Lane closures planned next week along Stratford Road
One lane of traffic will be closed each way at the intersections of Valley and Stratford roads, and Walmart Supercenter and WinCo Foods, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 22-25 for construction.
Commissioners pass controlled substance possession ordinance
Grant County Commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday keeping it "unlawful for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance."
Ephrata group to review recommendations for Grant County Jail site
A committee of Ephrata residents will meet next week to evaluate two possible sites for the new Grant County Jail, which is among the first steps in the city's…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office K-9 receives body armor
Another local dog is protected thanks to a nonprofit on the east coast.
Leprechaun luck: North Elementary kindergartners enjoy St. Patrick’s Day activities
Excitement is an understatement for the kindergartners celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday at North Elementary School in Moses Lake.
Volunteers sought to assist at vaccination clinics
The Grant County Vaccine Task Force is looking for volunteers to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county and there is a bonus.
Foster, child care licensing bill passes out of committee
Senate Bill 5151 would modify foster care licensing by creating a child-specific license for relatives or a “suitable person” who wants to care for a child und…
One student at a time: MLSD program gives kids a little extra boost with learning
Kim Morales sits in the cafeteria of Chief Moses Middle School with sixth-grader Leegion Luxner and helps him think through a long division problem.