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Grant County Sheriff candidates discuss transparency, trust
EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to submit their primary ballots, three candidates are vying for the posit…
Governor announces Phase 3 guidelines for religious services
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced new guidelines for religious and faith-based services in counties that have reached Phase 3 of Washington’s Safe Start recovery plan, according to a press release.
Quincy farmer lived a full life of service before being hit by the coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Robert Hammond, a World War II veteran, a devotee of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Grant County community si…
Quincy Farmers Market overcomes obstacles to have successful first day
QUINCY — Quincy Farmers Market opened for the season Saturday with relatively high attendance and selection of vendors in a prime location after organizers navigated a number of obstacles presented by COVID-19 rest…
Grant PUD may extend riverbank study
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will consider extending a study of seismic conditions of the left bank at Wanapum Dam and an increase in the contract cost. If approved, the contract with Jack R. Benjamin A…
Moses Lake police chief discusses proposed police reform legislation
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr recently met with other chiefs and sheriffs as part of Rep. Dan Newhouse’s newly formed Law Enforcement Working…
Police: Moses Lake man arrested after trying to break through wall to neighbor’s apartment
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after reportedly attempting to break through the adjoining wall of his apartment into a neighbor’s residence, according to police officials.
Quincy man dies in accident
QUINCY — A Quincy man died early Friday morning when he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected, Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Moses Lake man dies after collision on Route 17
GRANT COUNTY — A Moses Lake man was killed after a two-vehicle collision Friday, according to Washington State Patrol.
Coronavirus: Twenty new cases in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — There were 20 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Thursday, including 12 in Moses Lake, three in Soap Lake, two in the Quin…
Quincy woman pleads guilty to stealing car
EPHRATA — A Quincy woman was sentenced last week to 50 days in jail after stealing the car of an employee of a Quincy-area nursery in the middle of the day.
Veterans clinic in Wenatchee closes
WENATCHEE — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Wenatchee has closed after four staff members tested positive for COVID-19. All of the staff at the VA’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Wenatchee …
Stratford Road resurfacing delayed
MOSES LAKE — Scheduled improvements on four miles of Stratford Road have been delayed at least until next year. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter said the delay was due to a decrease in revenue from gas taxes.
Health district warns about blue-green algae
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District announced Thursday that it had received several reports of blue-green algae in Moses Lake in the past two days.
Construction begins on new elementary school
MOSES LAKE — With eight golden shovels tossing a little dirt Thursday morning, construction of Vicki I. Groff Elementary School — the 11th elementary school in…
Fireworks in county areas allowed, with limits; not in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — From the beginning, the nation’s birthday has been celebrated with fireworks. Of course, cities have different rules for setting off those firewor…