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Huskies fall just short in overtime against Selah
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (2-4) played in another high-action game that went into overtime Tuesday against the…
Remembering hope on Christmas Eve
The congregation for the first Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on North Dale Road was limited to every other pew, to a “recommended” s…
Local Boy Scouts of America leader responds to recruiting issues with Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America have found themselves in contention in some areas, as lawyers for the Girl Scouts said the Boy Scouts have unfairly r…
Crisis Solutions facility opening delayed
Opening of a Grant Integrated Services facility designed to treat people undergoing a mental health crisis has been delayed due to confusion over state require…
Moses Lake fire destroys garage, part of home
A fire Monday morning in the 8300 block of Terminal Street Northeast destroyed a detached garage, part of a home and displaced at least two people.
90 days for man who tried strangling girlfriend
A 24-year-old Moses Lake man was sentenced to about three months in jail after pleading guilty to reportedly strangling his girlfriend and taking her phone as she tried to call 911, according to court documents.
Moses Lake votes to amend contract with library
The Moses Lake City Council voted 5 to 2 Tuesday to authorize the city manager to enter into an amended contract with North Central Washington Libraries for its continued use of the building housing the Moses Lake …
Business cats of Grant County are the purr-fect employees
Finding good help can be hard, but not for the small businesses with a little, fuzzy employee on the payroll to help manage the front of the shop, run a low-co…
Samaritan loses less money in September, October than anticipated
Samaritan Healthcare didn’t lose as much money as hospital officials anticipated in September and October.
White Christmas defies the odds
According to climate.gov data, Grant and Adams counties have about a 48% chance of at least one inch of snow on Christmas. This year, the areas beat the odds.
Mattawa maintains financial support to Grant County Health District
While most cities contribute $2 or more per resident, Mattawa has historically only contributed $500.
Donations will benefit Quincy Valley residents
Clayco Construction personnel, from the Microsoft construction site in Quincy, donated $5,000 worth of toys to Grant County Professional Firefighters IAFF Loca…
Young business owner seeks to better the world
MOSES LAKE — “You’ll never work harder for less money than when you work for yourself.”
Local churches welcome Inslee easing worship restrictions
Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Monday raising the limits on the number of people who can gather in churches for worship is being welcomed by local religious leaders.
Quincy man sentenced to 17 years for murder
A Quincy man was sentenced Friday to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this month to murdering a man whose body was found in August wrapped in garbage bags and hidden in the closet of his bedroom.
Grant County Fairgrounds expected to be busy in 2021
Grant County Fairgrounds officials said 2021 will be busy, at least after the first three months.