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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…
Moses Lake man jailed after police chase
A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail, after he and two passengers led Grant County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase in a vehicle early Tuesday m…
Pandemic pop-ups: Food trucks thrive through dine-in restrictions
With ongoing restrictions on indoor dining, more food trucks changed practices, sprouted up or rolled into Grant and Adams counties to serve hungry patrons.
First COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Royal City
Melissa Gonzalez told her patient the COVID-19 vaccine was a lot like a tetanus shot, as she received the first of the two-shot regimen.
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival goes virtual for 2021
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival will return to Othello for 2021, at least in virtual form.
Mattawa City Council defers appointing new council member
The Mattawa City Council voted 4-2 Feb. 4 to postpone appointing a new council member until later in the month, after hearing from two applicants.
Mattawa City Council discusses financing for wastewater facility restoration
The Mattawa City Council discussed and voted on several financial matters Feb. 4.
March 1 declared Scott Hyndman Day
The Mattawa City Council voted Feb. 4 to make Scott Hyndman Day be March 1.
Betty Johansen Old Hotel Artist of the Month
Potter and clay sculptor Betty Johansen, of Othello, is the Artist of the Month for January and February at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, on East Larch Street, in…
Small airports would benefit from Dent-sponsored bill
Creating a solid state funding program for small airports in Washington is a priority for two local officials and a state legislator.
Othello man injured in accident near Pasco
An Othello man was injured, and could be charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicants and negligent driving, after he drove his car off the road and rolled it Saturday about 10 miles north of Pasco.
Othello man pleads not guilty in double murder
A man allegedly living illegally in the U.S. pleaded not guilty Friday in Adams County Superior Court in Ritzville to murdering two women Jan. 27 in their Othe…
Warnick pushes protections for volunteer firefighters
Senate Bill 5384 would modify the state’s definition of a volunteer firefighter.
Booming construction helps alleviate some COVID-19 impacts in Grant County
A booming construction industry helped cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Grant County’s economy in 2020.
Ephrata schools levy heads for approval in first ballot tally
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Right on point: Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club holds first training day
Training days are just as much for people as they are for dogs, said Doreen Oakes, president of the Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club.