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Kratom restrictions begin in Moses Lake today
MOSES LAKE — A new Moses Lake ordinance restricting access to kratom products for people under 21 takes effect tod…
Canceled blood drives leave supply low; Red Cross plans drive in Moses Lake
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the variation in blood collection and supply has been a “roller coaster,” according to Ryan Rodin, executive director of …
Moses Lake man sentenced after reportedly throwing knife at girlfriend
A Moses Lake man was sentenced to just under a year in jail, with his sentence suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to charges related to an April incident in which he reportedly threw a kitchen knife at …
Wahluke schools to add on-campus instruction in November
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District students will be coming back to school for part time, on-campus instruction beginning sometime in November.
Royal schools bring some classes back to campus full time
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District kindergartners, first graders and fourth graders returned to on-campus instruction full time Monday.
Othello told to hold fireworks show on Dec. 5
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is going to hold its long-delayed Fourth of July fireworks show on Dec. 5 as part of the Miracle on Main Street parade and Christmas tree lighting.
Old Hotel celebrates birthday with drive-thru dinner
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel celebrated its 45th anniversary as an art galley with a drive-through banquet.
Mattawa Police Department training exercises designed to improve skills
MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Department officers took a day to learn more about leadership and cooperation in a training exercise that was also a chance for office…
Adams County unemployment rate improves from July
RITZVILLE — While Adams County’s August unemployment rate was higher in 2020 than 2019, it’s dropping from highs earlier this year.
Othello school officials clarify transgender policy
OTHELLO — Communicating with the parents of transgender students in the Othello School District, and how that will happen, was the subject of a short discussion at the Oct. 26 meeting of the Othello School Board.
Othello students start returning to school Nov. 4
OTHELLO — Othello primary grade students will return to campus part time Nov. 4.
Groff Elementary slowly takes shape
The concrete foundation, steel girders and blocks going up not far from the intersection of state Route 17 and Nelson Road are beginning to look like something.
Coronavirus: 25th resident of Grant County dies
A 25th Grant County resident has died due to complications related to a COVID-19 infection, according to a statement by Grant County Health District.
With shelter on the way, Moses Lake restricts where homeless can camp
With a number of projects in the works that will eventually provide homeless residents with a place to go, the city of Moses Lake is reintroducing restrictions on where homeless people can and can’t camp.
Othello's Lions Park to be upgraded
OTHELLO — Lions Park in Othello will be getting some major upgrades, with an improved playground and new basketball courts.
Ephrata's history highlighted in new book
A new book on the history of Ephrata, "Images of America: Ephrata," was published Wednesday, and the author is Dan Bolyard, a resident of Coulee City who was b…