Grand Coulee Dam School District voters to decide on two levies

The Grand Coulee Dam School District will have two levy propositions on the ballot for the Feb. 8, 2022, special election. The levies will be continuations of the capital, safety and technology levy and the educational programs and operations levy, according to the Grant County Elections Office

Raymond Swear

Raymond Donald Swear, former resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Legals for December, 29 2021

Safe skies: Civil Air Patrol marks its 80th anniversary

EPHRATA — Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. R. Mike Worden had a very important piece of advice for the young people he met Dec. 16.

Church service project prepares snack packs

Can a snack help? Yes it can, according to New Hope and Child Protective Services, both agencies that serve families in crises. When children are involved in these situations, a simple snack bag can provide comfort and ease a child’s hunger and emotions

Legals for December, 24 2021

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Legals for December, 20 2021

Mother: Girl was assaulted at Frontier Middle

An officer with the Moses Lake Police Department was called to Frontier Middle School at 517 W. Third Ave. shortly before 4 p.m. Monday after a 13-year-old girl was assaulted on campus, according to a police report.

Legals for December, 17 2021

Peer to peer: Ephrata high schoolers aim to brighten holiday for fellow teens

EPHRATA — Winston Roberts went in knowing exactly what he wanted, and was done shopping in no time.

Law enforcement agencies warn of ‘porch pirates’ during holiday season

As Christmas nears and Columbia Basin residents start seeing more deliveries, area law enforcement agencies are seeing more reports of delivered goodies being stolen from front porches.

Safe season: MLFD pros give tips to prevent tragedy at home during the holidays

MOSES LAKE — Last winter, the Moses Lake Fire Department responded to numerous calls related to falls in and around the home, said MLFD EMS Chief Todd Schanze. Additionally, fire risks are increased during the holidays due to overtaxed outlets, neglected fireplaces and unmaintained seasonal décor, added MLFD Fire Marshal Derek Beach.

Nurse pleads guilty to morphine tampering

A Moses Lake nurse pleaded guilty Tuesday to tampering with morphine medication while working, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.

Finding a way: Volunteer firefighters learn grant writing to get new gear

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 (GCFD7) will receive four sets of new bunker gear, as it is one of 13 volunteer fire departments nationwide selected to receive the gear from a grant from Mine Safety Appliances, DuPont and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

1,000 to 1,200 dinners: Volunteers help Moses Lake Food Bank’s annual distribution of Thanksgiving meals

MOSES LAKE — About 25 volunteers lined up in front of the Moses Lake Food Bank Monday morning, filling cars with the makings of a Thanksgiving dinner, plus hash browns and eggs.

Warnick to lead Republicans in Senate

Members of the Washington state Senate Republican Caucus on Thursday elected Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, as their caucus chair and Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, as caucus vice chair.

Federal vaccination mandate ignores Constitution, science

President Biden is more concerned about government control than the safety of our workforce or the protection of our individual rights.

Carrying on a tradition: Despite the challenges, organizations give Thanksgiving dinner

MOSES LAKE — It was a drive-up event, but the community Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday went on as planned.

Lynn Scott Miller

Lynn Scott Miller, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully in his home on Nov. 4 due to health issues.