Winged history: Ephrata company to offer repair, space for vintage aircraft

EPHRATA — It’s a lot easier to find an older airplane in the sky than it is to find a classic car on the road.

Charles Leroy Selfridge

Charles Leroy Selfridge, 80, of Warden, Washington, passed away from Alzheimer’s Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at home with family by his side.

Flying field: Aviation maintenance technology offers high opportunity

MOSES LAKE — Christine Kelly said she was looking for training opportunities when she found some online information about the aviation maintenance technology program at Big Bend Community College.

Grant County faces problem of catalytic converter thefts

A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a transit bus at the Meditech Mobility facility at 630 E. Broadway Ave. in Moses Lake over the weekend, one theft of dozens like it already this year in Grant County, according to law enforcement authorities.

Legislators discuss officer pursuits, catalytic converter tracking program

Legislation loosening law enforcement’s restrictions to vehicular pursuit and hampering catalytic converter theft passed through the Washington State House Public Safety Committee on Tuesday.

Moses Lake police respond to shooting on Vince Road Northeast

Moses Lake Police Department officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 8600 block of Vince Road Northeast shortly after 10 p.m. Friday.

Quincy man dies in rollover collision

A Quincy man died Tuesday morning in a rollover collision on state Route 28, west of Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Legislators, citizens discuss two bills on firearms

Two controversial bills, which could prohibit assault rifles and allow local governments to restrict open-carry of firearms, passed through the Washington State Senate Law & Justice Committee on Monday.

Legals for January, 18 2022

To fix, or not to fix: When it comes to cell phones, that’s often the question

MOSES LAKE — It can happen in a flash. The cell phone slips and crashes on a concrete floor. Or it’s safely stowed in a purse – except the purse gets slammed in the car door, and that crunching sound isn’t good.

Legals for January, 17 2022

The unexpected sometimes happens: Homeowners can protect against snow, water

MOSES LAKE — The snow falling upon central Washington can be beautiful.

Legislators consider bill to crack down on hazing

New legislation may require higher education institutions to double down on the practice of hazing, as a bill on it got immense support in a public hearing with state legislators on Thursday.

Dolores Irene Martinez

Dolores Irene Martinez, 82, of Warden, died in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, following a short bout with cancer.

Two arrested in Spokane after ML shooting

Two men were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Spokane in connection with a drive-by shooting Monday in Moses Lake, officials said.

Moses Lake police investigate drive-by

Moses Lake Police Department officers are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting, which occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Monday on Gumwood Street, between Broadway and Third avenues.

Two teens injured in possible DUI rollover

Two teenage boys were injured Sunday morning in an alleged DUI-caused rollover collision on state Route 17, southeast of Othello, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Inslee talks COVID-19 rates, precautions

Gov. Jay Inslee updated the state on rising COVID-19 infection rates and the availability of at-home testing kits in coming weeks during a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Legals for January, 3 2022

MLIRD to not levy taxes in 2022

MOSES LAKE — Property owners within the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) are going to get a bit of a break this year after the board of directors overseeing the district voted unanimously not to levy taxes in 2022.