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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: 73 confirmed cases countywide
73 confirmed cases countywide, with new cases in Moses Lake, Mattawa, Quincy and the Othello area.
Coronavirus: 69 cases in Grant County, first report of person recovering from hospitalization
69 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County
Moses Lake dentist uses time, materials to help other medical professonals
MOSES LAKE — Craig Harder has the equipment, and right now he has the time on his hands. So he’s using his equipment and time for a project to help other medic…
State health officer discusses COVID-19 trends
OLYMPIA — Limited data seems to suggest that COVID-19 activity is increasing in Washington, but it does not seem to be increasing exponentially, according to Kathy Lofy, state health officer with the Department of …
Moses Lake man remembers his Navy service with carrier replica
MOSES LAKE — Robin Major enjoyed serving on the USS Bennington.
Most large local industrial employers remain in operation
MOSES LAKE — Most of the region’s largest businesses are either too specialized or essential to the fight against the COVID-19 virus to change to producing medical goods or equipment, according to the head of a loc…
Red Cross blood drive still set for April 22
EPHRATA — Planning is continuing for a Red Cross blood drive tentatively scheduled for 12:30 to 6 p.m., April 22, at the Ephrata Recreation Center.
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments
No major damage reported from ditch break
A pond formed in the parking lot of Quincy High School after a small lateral canal just north of the high school broke before midnight on Monday, March 30, acc…
Moses Lake residents add some color to neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — Neighbors in the Ridgeview/Parker Springs community of Moses Lake found a way to brighten up their walks during this period of mandated social dis…
State and local officials warn of fraudulent charity scams
OLYMPIA — Washington residents are being warned not to donate to fraudulent charities as Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman issued a joint advisory regarding scammers.
COVID-19 cases in Grant, Adams counties
Over the past week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Grant and Adams counties has continued to grow.
Adams County pre-COVID-19 employment looks up
ADAMS COUNTY — The non-farm unemployment numbers for Adams County got off to a good start for 2020, but it is yet to be seen how they will hold during the COVI…
Othello closes parks
OTHELLO — Othello City Council decided to temporarily close local parks last week following Gov. Jay Inslee’s decree for Washington residents to stay at home t…
City of Warden proclaims state of emergency
WARDEN — Warden City Council passed a resolution proclaiming a state of emergency during the March 24 regular meeting because of the COVID-19 crisis. The council also provided workers with additional sick leave tim…