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Updated 9 hours, 14 minutes ago

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…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Warden sophomore receives support while facing challenge

WARDEN — Avree Pruneda described her last few weeks as hectic.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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 …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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,…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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 …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Soap Lake residents get look at Smokiam Park plan

Residents have opportunity to give opinions on proposal

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?

Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.