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Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled …
Coronavirus: 15 cases confirmed in Grant County
There were 15 cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Grant County Wednesday, including eight cases in the Quincy area, five cases in Moses Lake, and one case each in Warden and Ephrata, according to the Grant County…
Sheriff's Office's K9 Chicka retires after four years
After four years of service in the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, K9 Chicka is headed for retirement, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.
Moses Lake man arrested after police locate drugs, stolen guns and vehicles
A Moses Lake resident was arrested Friday morning after police located drugs, stolen guns and stolen vehicles while conducting a search warrant in the 12000 block of Heritage Lane Southeast, according to police rec…
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly shooting at girlfriend
A Moses Lake man was arrested Saturday after reportedly shooting at a vehicle containing his girlfriend, according to police.
County plans hazardous waste collection event
Grant County Solid Waste invites businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste to participate in a disposal opportunity on Friday, Sept. 25.
Community Health Center honored by agency
Moses Lake Community Health Center recently announced it was recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, winning three gold-tie…
New emergency grants available to small businesses in Adams County
Adams County Development Council is accepting applications for emergency grants up to $10,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Adams County.
Company to open solar plant in Moses Lake
Solar technology start-up Violet Power has announced it will build its first integrated solar panel factory in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake to consider old lumber yard as site for managed homeless camp
The city of Moses Lake is considering building a managed homeless camp at the corner of East Broadway Avenue and state Route 17 on the site of an old Penhallur…
Day care in the time of COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — The first thing you notice when you step inside Suky’s Daycare is the sharp smell of disinfectant.
Preliminary number shows higher jobless rate in Adams County in July
Fewer jobs at publicly owned medical facilities and public schools helped push Adams County unemployment to 9.2 percent in July.
Moses Lake asks residents to think before flushing
Moses Lake’s city government is asking residents to think before they flush, after seeing a recent increase in non-flushable items causing blockages and pump failures in the city’s wastewater system.
Barrel racers compete at Grant County Fairgrounds
Barrel racing, basically, is about beating the clock. The challenge, and beating the challenge, is one reason Sophie Fountain keeps racing.
Trump supporters stage old-fashioned political rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump staged a political rally through downtown Moses Lake – and on Moses Lake – Saturday.
Man sentenced after incident at Moses Lake store
A California man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for his role in a June incident in which he reportedly attempted to conceal a box of ammunition at a Moses Lake sporting goods store, tried to push past…