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Mavs win dual meet at Eastmont
EAST WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team had a successful evening on the road Wednesday as they travell…
Meet Grant County's newest defender
It’s been a little over two months since Jimenez hit the streets with the newest member of the sheriff’s office’s K-9 unit, K-9 Zedd, whose name is short for Z…
Moses Lake movie theater gets ready for reopening
Fairchild Cinemas in Moses Lake continue to work on getting ready to reopen their doors after being closed to the public for months during the pandemic. Mamie …
REC, Grant County settle tax dispute
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon has agreed to pay Grant County $13.5 million to settle all of the company’s outstanding property taxes. The deal will cover all of the…
George officials looking for new library property
The NCW Libraries system will be sending its bookmobile to George while city officials finalize plans for a temporary location for the library.
Coronavirus: Grant County case rate falls
Since last Thursday, 107 cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Grant County, according to Grant County Health District.
Quincy schools set tentative date for return
Quincy School District officials have set a tentative date for the return of part-time on-campus instruction.
MLHS launches Campus Learning Center for student assistance, tutoring
Moses Lake High School recently launched a Campus Learning Center on its campus once a week for students to come in for tutoring and academic support. The Camp…
State patrol bomb technician sent out to dig site near the Gorge
A bomb technician with the Washington State Patrol was called out to a dig site near the Cave B Winery near the Gorge Wednesday afternoon after reports of a utility crew that unearthed old blasting caps at a dig si…
Death of man after dog attack ruled accidental
MOSES LAKE — The death of a Moses Lake man who was attacked last Thursday by his dog in his own home was ruled accidental by the Grant County Coroner, according to local law enforcement.
Odessa woman killed in collision in east Grant County in dust storm
A 71-year-old Odessa woman died late Tuesday afternoon when her vehicle was struck from behind by a semi during a dust storm in eastern Grant County, according to a statement by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Eight-year-old airlifted to hospital after Wednesday collision
Two people were hospitalized after a two-car collision on state Route 17 near milepost 44-5 Wednesday, including an eight-year-old who had to be airlifted to S…
Driven by construction and retail gains, Grant County unemployment rate drops
Unemployment in Grant County is dropping from its April and May highs, driven in part by employment gains in construction and the retail sector.
Family's love of Halloween on display in front yard
It starts small, with maybe a few witches who failed flight training and cratered in the front yard. Jaymee Welch and her mother, Christy, really love Hallowee…
Ephrata names new police chief
EPHRATA — If Kurt Adkinson passes the background check, he will very likely become Ephrata’s next police chief.
Candidate for state's highest court visits Moses Lake
Dave Larson, candidate for the Washington state Supreme Court, stopped through Moses Lake last week on a 32-stop tour of Central and Eastern Washington.