Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.

Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.

Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.

Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.

One of first Vietnam War casualties subject of lecture

MOSES LAKE — The story of the first U.S. Army soldier to die in Vietnam will be told by his son at a lecture at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Thursday.

Health District beats mumps in Mattawa

EPHRATA — When a suspected case of mumps was reported and later confirmed in a migrant farmworker community near Mattawa in mid-April, employees with the Grant County Health District sprang into action.

Samartian Hospital emergency room's remodel to start in November

MOSES LAKE — The emergency room at Samaritan Hospital will be remodeled in an effort to evaluate and treat patients more quickly and increase capacity.

Moses Lake City Council approves $14K contract to study solid waste utility

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake city council approved a $14,000 contract Tuesday night to fund a cost of service study for the city’s solid waste utility service.

Sex offender sentenced for meth possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted sex offender was sentenced for methamphetamine possession after the drug was found at his Moses Lake residence during the execution of a search warrant.

Grant PUD auditors to review safety reports

Audit team reports at commission meeting

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD’s auditors will be among the employees reviewing safety audits and reports.

U.S. Cattlemen's Association requesting update on the status of trade negotiations with China

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association is requesting an update on the status of trade negotiations with China in relation to the exportation of U.S. beef from Secretary Tom Vilsack. USCA trade committee co-chair Chasmine Nelson issued the following statement:

Moses Lake Christian Academy dinner raises $40,000

Proceeds used to support academy's athletic program MLCA fundraiser

MOSES LAKE — A banquet to raise money for the Moses Lake Christian Academy athletic program filled the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds and raised about $40,000.

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Manweller, Dent leading in primary

Two seats were up for grabs in the 13th Legislative District during Tuesday’s primary. Incumbents Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, and Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, both vied to retain their seats in the state House. Though Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was also up for election, she ran unopposed.

CB Community Concert Association presents tenor trio

MOSES LAKE — A trio of tenors will take the stage at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 as the musical group Tenore performs at the Wallenstien Theater. The performance is sponsored by the Central Basin Community Concert Association.

License system up, but not completely workable

The new Fish and Wildlife hunting and fishing license system is up and we’ve logged on to test it. Problems were apparent immediately.

March 18, 2016

Study: Best Hope for potassium and Fiber Missing in Children's Diets is the One Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potatoes

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.