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Mavs erupt for 24 runs behind three homers by Mya Martinez
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-3) defeated the Wenatchee Panthers 24-4 Thursday behind a three home run…
Coronavirus: 110 confirmed cases, reported recoveries double
GRANT COUNTY - There were 110 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Friday afternoon, with nine new cases reported since yesterday, ti…
The voice above the Vikings, Dale Casebolt fueled by a love for athletics
MOSES LAKE — The lights go down, with just a spotlight shown on the court in the Peter DeVries Activity Center. Fans and student-athletes know what’s coming as…
Coronavirus: Number of Grant County cases tops 100
101 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Thursday evening, with two new cases reported in Moses Lake and one each in the Quincy and M…
In the wake of coronavirus: Companies needing aid can take loans or tax credits, but not both
MOSES LAKE — Congress included several major tax incentives for employers as part of its $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package, but small businesses will have to choose between either the tax relief or the Small Busi…
Basin residents have differing experiences keeping supplied with toilet tissue
MOSES LAKE — A by-product of the stay-at-home measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19 has been a struggle to keep toilet paper in supply for man…
Moses Lake Presbyterian also streaming services
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy Ave., is among the local churches livestreaming its services, according to the church’s social media. Videos of Sunday services are available on the church’s…
Regional library expands online offerings
WENATCHEE — With people unable to borrow physical books from North Central Regional Library branches, the library system has expanded its online material and offers a virtual library card called an eCard.
Tree, shrub trimming disposal offered
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents will be allowed to drop off tree and shrub trimmings April 11-19 at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex, 933 Central Drive. The field is across Central Drive from The Home Depot.
Grant County road projects lined up
MOSES LAKE — Road construction is projected to start in June on a section of Stratford Road from Road 12 Northeast to Road 16 Northeast.
Local Democrats urge participation despite Sanders’ decision
GRANT COUNTY — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday after a number of primary losses to fellow candidate Joe Biden.
Coronavirus: Confirmed cases up to 98 in Grant County, 30 in Adams
GRANT COUNTY — Four more Grant County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the county’s total to 98, the Grant County Health District reported Wednesday evening.
COVID-19 costs health district about $200K
EPHRATA — The COVID-19 outbreak has cost Grant County Health District around $202,000 in the last six weeks as staffers contact people who have or may have come into contact with those who have tested positive for …
Churches work to meet challenge of coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Christian church services are among the many activities affected by the restrictions on movement and gatherings prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
In the blood: Auctioneer grew up in the business
MOSES LAKE — It all starts with a tongue twister.
Church gives first look at temple for Moses Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a rendering of its planned Moses Lake Washington Temple.