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MLSD hiring 7 elementary assistant principals, financially unrelated to classroom staffing
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is moving to add assistant principals at seven of its largest elementary s…
Warden sophomore receives support while facing challenge
WARDEN — Avree Pruneda described her last few weeks as hectic.
Helping those who served our country
The Othello Lions Club understands how important it is to help support those who take the time to advocate for others. That’s why, each year, they give a donat…
Date set for grand opening of Othello bee research facility
OTHELLO — Washington State University’s new bee research facility in Othello is finally opening, after months of waiting. The university has scheduled a grand …
Possible coronavirus case in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District says it is investigating a possible case of the Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Grant County.
Chief’s return expected Wednesday, group to line street
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin K9s organization will gather along Pioneer Way around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, starting from I-90 and stretching towards downtown,…
Samaritan workers quarantined after possible coronavirus exposure
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District announced Tuesday that “several healthcare workers” at Samaritan Hospital involved in the care of a patient who may have the COVID-19 virus have been quarantined.
Concerns raised that CDC testing guidelines exclude potential coronavirus cases
MOSES LAKE – As clusters of the novel coronavirus continue to mount in Washington state, some residents of Grant County are concerned that current testing guidelines are insufficient to identify cases and halt the …
Soap Lake residents get look at Smokiam Park plan
Residents have opportunity to give opinions on proposal
Queen Mykiah takes her place
OTHELLO — When rodeo queens congregate, what should they be called? That question came up at the Othello Eagles Lodge on Saturday night.
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits
K9 Chief to lose an eye, career uncertain
MOSES LAKE - Though his recovery has been better than expected, K9 Chief will be losing an eye during surgery tomorrow, according to Moses Lake Police.
MLPD releases info on man killed during police chase
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department has identified those involved in a Friday altercation in which a Moses Lake man was killed by police after he all…
Possible Coronavirus case in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District says it is investigating a possible case of the Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Grant County.
From the heart: Moses Lake girl raises money in honor of grandpa
MOSES LAKE — “Pow-Pow” Sean Simpson was grandfather and best friend to seven-year-old Paizley Simpson.
District unveils mascot, colors
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District’s next planned elementary school, Groff Elementary, now has school colors and a mascot.