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Grant County Sheriff's Office candidates address public safety, crime reduction
EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to choose their next sheriff, incumbent Joey Kriete faces challengers Jos…
Othello School District scrambles with more of staff in quarantine
In the Othello School District, the number of staffers unavailable to be at work rose last week.
Warden schools levy proposal passes easily with 63% in favor
Warden School District voters have approved a two-year educational programs and operations levy.
Othello police seek more control of traffic lights
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is looking to spend $15,000 to equip its police cars with a way to control some of the city’s traffic lights.
Moses Lake Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving baskets
MOSES LAKE — Even in the midst of a pandemic, Thanksgiving 2020 is approaching, and some people need a little help getting a Thanksgiving dinner.
Royal City man charged in robbery
A first-degree armed robbery charge is pending against a Royal City man in connection with a holdup at a Rock Island business Nov. 17.
Man in custody after standoff, use of gas
A Quincy man is in custody after allegedly barricading himself in a home until officers deployed CS gas early Tuesday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Seven COVID-19 cases linked to 300-person wedding
COLUMBIA BASIN — As of Tuesday, seven cases of the coronavirus in Adams County were linked to the Nov. 7 Ritzville-area wedding reported to have had around 300 attendees, according to health officials.
Senior project-turned-fundraiser trots into its 10th year
On a cold November morning, Kelsie Eddie stood in the parking lot of a local church wearing a splay-eyed turkey hat she bought from Amazon, jumping up to hand …
Samaritan offers drive-through coronavirus testing
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is offering drive-through COVID-19 tests, a service that began Monday.
Two injured after allegedly unsecured load comes loose
Two people driving eastbound on state Route 28 west of Quincy received minor injuries after a pickup truck driving westbound lost its load of wooden poles.
Virtual speaker to present Washington 'women warriors' from history
The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center will host writer Mayumi Tsutakawa on Dec. 10 to present the stories of five Washington “women warriors,” in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage.
Local businesses uncertain as Inslee announces more aid
When COVID-19 hit, Bruce Russell said Papa’s Casino, Ten Pin Tap House and Ten Pin Inn & Suites were having a record year.
A giving tradition: Columbia Basin Elks keep annual Thanksgiving event going amid limitations
Smiles and ‘thank yous’ were in abundance as people came through the line at the Elks Lodge in Moses Lake on Wednesday afternoon. While the event might have lo…
MLSD considers adding student rep to school board
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board is considering adding a student representative to its number.
Schools keep going despite COVID-19
With Gov. Jay Inslee imposing a wave of new restrictions on social and commercial activity statewide in response to the rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases, there is one place the governor did not include in this late…