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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…
Mattawa City Council proposes annexation into Grant County Fire District 8
The Mattawa City Council wants annexation with Grant County Fire District 8 because the fire district is increasing the fee the city pays for fire protection s…
Andy Harlow named Wahluke School District superintendent
Andy Harlow was voted as the new Wahluke School District superintendent by Wahluke School District Board members 3-2 at a special meeting Thursday.
Othello establishes rental property inspections
Rental housing in Othello will be subject to periodic inspections under the terms of a new ordinance, which started Monday, and addresses substandard housing.
Date of Scott Hyndman Day changed
The date for Scott Hyndman Day has been changed from March 1 to April 4, which he said is his birthday.
Garbage rates increasing in Mattawa
The Mattawa City Council voted Feb. 18 to raise the rate for residential garbage from $18 to $23 beginning March 1.
Bakery expands step-by-step in pandemic
Janice Baginski started her business by taking custom orders and, in just more than a year, expanded to a part-time location and hours.
Arrest leads to brief lockdown at Desert Oasis High School
A man arrested on a parole violation across the street from Desert Oasis High School led to a 10-minute "modified lockdown" Feb. 17.
Proposed Grant County Jail site discussed at public hearing
The Grant County Commissioners will vote next week on a recommendation for the site of the new Grant County Jail and had a public hearing Monday to take public…
Othello parks and recreation coordinator resigns
Othello Parks and Recreation Coordinator Randy Gomez announced his resignation, but Othello Mayor Shawn Logan said the city should continue its spring sports schedule.
Former Soap Lake Police reserve officer released from jail after DUI arrest
A former Soap Lake Police Department reserve officer who was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving under the influence while using a SLPD vehicle for unautho…
Sand Scorpions give to Moses Lake food bank construction
The Sand Scorpions ORV Group's donation to Community Services of Moses Lake for CSML's new building is worth double the money thanks to a grant from the M.J. M…
Grant County residents urge commissioners to keep disposal dropboxes open
When Grant County commissioners had a virtual public comment hearing Tuesday, residents almost unanimously urged to keep Mattawa and Coulee City’s disposal dro…
Bill on greenhouse gas emissions passes
House Bill 1050 would create regulations and requirements for companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases.
Moses Lake City Council approves funding plan for new shelter
In a 6-1 vote, the Moses Lake City Council adopted the city homeless committee’s funding plan for the enhanced shelter Tuesday, moving forward with El Rancho M…
COVID-19 diagnoses prompt sheriff's office closure
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office main administrative office will be closed until March 8 after “office employees” tested positive for COVID-19.