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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…
McKay Healthcare pays down debt to Grant County
McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation has cut its debt to Grant County by more than half, due in part to money the facility received as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Judicial candidates Q&A: Two in race for local judge position
Incumbent Judge John D. Knodell is being challenged for his seat on the Grant County Superior Court by Deputy Prosecutor Kevin McCrae during this November's election.
Moses Lake BMX hosts final race of the season
Bike tires skirted the dirt track in Moses Lake for the last time this fall as Moses Lake BMX wrapped up its season on Saturday.
Scary stuff in the Othello Rodeo Association straw maze
OTHELLO — How scary can it get inside the straw maze sponsored by the Othello Rodeo Association? Rick Bougher, a longtime volunteer, said there are parents who…
Winter is coming: Chance of snow as early as Friday morning
The Columbia Basin may see its first snowfall of the season as early as Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service office in Spokane, as a storm system passes through the region and temperatures cont…
Commissioners seek solid waste board volunteer
Grant County commissioners are looking for a volunteer to serve on the county’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Newhouse meets with local hospital officials
Congressman Dan Newhouse discussed additional COVID-19 funding, paying back COVID-19 funding already received, profit and loss for health care organizations, h…
Moses Lake man seen in viral video arrested in animal abuse case
A 21-year-old Moses Lake man is facing charges of animal cruelty after a video circulated on social media showed him attacking his dog, a labrador-pitbull mix, according to local law enforcement.
Greenpoint Technologies gets new CEO
BOTHELL — Greenpoint Technologies has named Klaus Koester as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Group14 aims to boost rechargeable battery technology with ML plant
MOSES LAKE — Eric Leubbe wants to change the way just about every battery powered device in the world works. Including the phone or tablet you’re likely reading this on.
Warden schools to start some on-campus instruction Oct. 26
WARDEN — The Warden School District will start in-person instruction for preschool through fifth grade students Oct. 26. Middle school and high school students will return to campus Nov. 9.
Yakima woman dies from injuries suffered in Quincy accident
A Yakima woman died Friday from injuries suffered in a three-car accident about eight miles south of Quincy on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Car enthusiasts gather for show near end of strange year
Reimagined 1970s and 1980s sedans, old pickup trucks and classic cars filled Zamora Park in Moses Lake for an informal car show and dance Saturday.
Man sentenced to 44 months in prison
Derelle Lee Favors, 24, of Auburn, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle and one count of possession of a controlled substance, according to court documents.
City seeks youth involvement in planning through coloring activity
The city of Moses Lake seeks ideas from young people to add the next generation’s voice to the city’s Comprehensive Plan update.