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Othello man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
OTHELLO — An Othello man has been arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting i…
Othello students start returning to school Nov. 4
OTHELLO — Othello primary grade students will return to campus part time Nov. 4.
Groff Elementary slowly takes shape
The concrete foundation, steel girders and blocks going up not far from the intersection of state Route 17 and Nelson Road are beginning to look like something.
Coronavirus: 25th resident of Grant County dies
A 25th Grant County resident has died due to complications related to a COVID-19 infection, according to a statement by Grant County Health District.
With shelter on the way, Moses Lake restricts where homeless can camp
With a number of projects in the works that will eventually provide homeless residents with a place to go, the city of Moses Lake is reintroducing restrictions on where homeless people can and can’t camp.
Othello's Lions Park to be upgraded
OTHELLO — Lions Park in Othello will be getting some major upgrades, with an improved playground and new basketball courts.
Ephrata's history highlighted in new book
A new book on the history of Ephrata, "Images of America: Ephrata," was published Wednesday, and the author is Dan Bolyard, a resident of Coulee City who was b…
Target Zero, local first responders hold Basin-wide food drive
The Target Zero program partnered with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS workers in Grant County over the weekend for a Basin-wide food drive to support loc…
Quincy man arrested on domestic violence assault of a child
A Quincy man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of choking his 10-year-old child and punching his 12-year-old child in the gut, according to local police officials.
Scout troops staying involved during pandemic
Their summer camp was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak, but local Boy Scout troops have found ways to meet and stay active.
Warden schools EP&O levy on the ballot
WARDEN — Voters in Warden School District will decide the fate of a two-year educational programs and operations levy during the general election next Tuesday.
Adding color to the city skatepark
MOSES LAKE — As the skaters and scooter riders wander around her, Erika Kovalenko is busy squatting on her red plastic art box and daubing lavender paint on th…
Royal schools start full-time, on-campus instruction for 3 grades
Royal School District students in three grades will go back to school full time beginning today.
Warden man sentenced to 14 months after attempted stabbing
A Warden man was sentenced to 14 months in prison last week after pleading guilty to charges related to a September assault in which he attempted to stab a man in the face.
Scouts offer meals in drive-thru fundraiser
A fundraiser, Tailgate for Scouts, by the Grand Columbia Council Boy Scouts of America, will be held today, Oct. 26, at Moses Lake Presbyterian, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Top Gun catering.
Building communal roots by sharing seeds
Gardening can be a deeply personal activity, as residents spend hours by themselves making their yards bloom each year.