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County to test election process ahead of vote
EPHRATA — As Grant County prepares for the Nov. 3 General Election, local election officials are inviting the publ…
Cold, snow forecast for weekend, early next week
It is true spring is approaching, but winter is not done.
Bill to supply federal aid for Washingtonians moves to governor’s desk
Legislation that would provide Washingtonians $2.2 billion worth of federal funding passed the Senate floor Wednesday in a 47-2 vote. The bill now heads to the…
Quincy man arrested for alleged drug trafficking
A Quincy man was arrested after investigators seized more than three ounces of suspected cocaine from his home.
Local business, government leaders welcome news of move to Phase 2
Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Thursday Grant and Adams counties would move to Phase 2 of his Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan was good news to local business and government leaders.
Most of Washington will be in Phase 2 of reopening plan next week
Most Washington counties, including Grant and Adams counties, will be in Phase 2 of the state's economic reopening plan on Monday.
NCW Libraries launches live bilingual story time
With library doors shut, NCW Libraries on Wednesday launched a live storybook time series for children and parents. The series will be bilingual: in Spanish on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and in English on Thursday at 1…
Compassion, empathy and pepper spray: Quincy police officers learn de-escalation techniques
Gary Amaral is anxious.
Murder investigation presents emotional, fiscal challenges
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said law enforcement officers know they'll face challenges, but it doesn't make things easier.
Expiring lease plays role in decision to close Tri-State Outfitters
An expiring lease played a role in the decision of the Tri-State Outfitter owners to close the Moses Lake store.
Valentine's Day celebration at Moses Lake Senior Center
The Moses Lake Senior Center will have a drive-up celebration for Valentine’s Day from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the senior center, 608 East Third Ave.
Warnick heads bill addressing low-income housing in rural areas
Senate Bill 5375 would require the state Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a study of publicly subsidized low-income housing development in urban and rural counties.
Resident of Adams County dies of COVID-19
A man in his 80s died of COVID-19 pneumonia, according to the Adams County Health Department.
Hazardous weather outlook issued for central Washington
The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a hazardous weather outlook through Tuesday.
Odessa School District voters approve annual levies
Voters in the Odessa School district, which covers portions of Lincoln, Grant and Adams counties, overwhelmingly approved replacement and capital levies in Tuesday's special election.
Collision on state Route 17 snarls traffic more than an hour
A three-car collision at state Route 17 and McConihe Road, just northwest of Moses Lake, blocked traffic for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon.