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WEATHER: May 14-20
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 …
Police: Moses Lake man arrested after trying to break through wall to neighbor’s apartment
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after reportedly attempting to break through the adjoining wall of his apartment into a neighbor’s residence, according to police officials.
Quincy man dies in accident
QUINCY — A Quincy man died early Friday morning when he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected, Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Moses Lake man dies after collision on Route 17
GRANT COUNTY — A Moses Lake man was killed after a two-vehicle collision Friday, according to Washington State Patrol.
Coronavirus: Twenty new cases in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — There were 20 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Thursday, including 12 in Moses Lake, three in Soap Lake, two in the Quin…
Quincy woman pleads guilty to stealing car
EPHRATA — A Quincy woman was sentenced last week to 50 days in jail after stealing the car of an employee of a Quincy-area nursery in the middle of the day.
Veterans clinic in Wenatchee closes
WENATCHEE — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Wenatchee has closed after four staff members tested positive for COVID-19. All of the staff at the VA’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Wenatchee …
Stratford Road resurfacing delayed
MOSES LAKE — Scheduled improvements on four miles of Stratford Road have been delayed at least until next year. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter said the delay was due to a decrease in revenue from gas taxes.
Health district warns about blue-green algae
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District announced Thursday that it had received several reports of blue-green algae in Moses Lake in the past two days.
Construction begins on new elementary school
MOSES LAKE — With eight golden shovels tossing a little dirt Thursday morning, construction of Vicki I. Groff Elementary School — the 11th elementary school in…
Fireworks in county areas allowed, with limits; not in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — From the beginning, the nation’s birthday has been celebrated with fireworks. Of course, cities have different rules for setting off those firewor…
Local fathers ponder what makes a good dad
MOSES LAKE — It’s been said that 90 percent of success is just showing up. That may well be true of fatherhood. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than …
Ephrata seeks new police chief
EPHRATA — Ephrata is looking for a new police chief.
Senior picnic scores big success
MOSES LAKE — The drive-thru 2020 Senior Picnic was such a success the organizers had to order more lunches.
Moses Lake piano student earns prestigious award
MOSES LAKE — Donald Lester knows a thing or two about hard work.
New buildings show health care growth in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Omni Staffing Services is getting a new home.