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‘Gather, laugh and be together’
EPHRATA — A space originally created to bring students together through inclusive play and learning now carries a …
COVID-19 metrics to move forward, or move backward, aren’t hard and fast
GRANT COUNTY — While counties work to meet state-issued guidelines to reopen their economies, and try to not have that progress reversed, those guidelines continue to be broadened. And they aren’t hard and fast to …
Spike in new COVID-19 cases in Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — There were a lot of new cases of COVID-19 reported in Grant and Adams counties this past week. From Friday, May 22, to Monday, June 1, 38 new cases were reported in Grant County, bringing the n…
MLPD steps up arrests of people with suspected gang ties
MOSES LAKE — In response to a number of gang-related drive-by shootings in recent months, in which no known victims were injured but property damage occurred, the Moses Lake Police Department has stepped up arrests…
Impromptu protests appear in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Upward of 30 people gathered at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Stratford Road on Tuesday evening to protest police brutality and show sol…
Commissioners discuss reimbursement for GCHD
EPHRATA — Grant County is eligible for about $5.4 million in federal aid to reimburse the county for expenses directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak. County commissioners and other elected officials conducted a …
Pandemic doesn’t keep Serve Moses Lake from doing its job
MOSES LAKE — The coronavirus outbreak required Serve Moses Lake, like most other organizations, to get creative.
Moses Lake man in Sunday accident named
MOSES LAKE — The man killed in an early Sunday morning accident on Patton Boulevard was Christopher Boyd, 46, of Moses Lake, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Grant PUD refinances some debt
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD will save an estimated $3.1 million in interest payments on its debt in 2020 and about $52 million in interest payments through 2044, according to Bonnie Overfield, PUD treasurer.
Adams County reports new cases of COVID-19
OTHELLO — Since Wednesday, May 27, at least one new case of COVID-19 has been reported every day in Adams County. One new confirmed case was reported Tuesday.
SkillSource events to support laid off Mitsubishi workers
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake SkillSource will hold two Rapid Response events on June 8 and 9 to help connect Mitsubishi workers with unemployment benefits and resources to help them get back to work faster, according to…
Dollar Tree to open in Quincy in July
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree, one of the largest low-cost retailers in the nation, formally announced Monday that the company will open a new store in Quincy on July 23.
COVID-19 cases found at care center
Six people who live or work at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Moses Lake have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Grant County Healt…
Coronavirus: 14 new cases since Friday
GRANT COUNTY - There were 14 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County since Friday, including ten new cases in Moses Lake, three new cases i…
MLSD chooses builder for Groff Elementary School
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District awarded a $17.9 million contract to build its next elementary school to Richland-based Fowler General Construction on Thursday.
Moses Lake driving school adjusts to new parameters as students are welcomed back
MOSES LAKE – Central Washington Driving School in Moses Lake was able to reopen its doors to students last week after Grant County shifted to Phase 2 of Gov. J…