Shopping with a purpose: Kids, local law enforcement officers take carts through store aisles in search of gifts

OTHELLO — Addy Martinez knew exactly what she wanted, and exactly where it was. She went shopping Saturday as part of the Othello Police Department’s annual Shop With A Cop, but she didn’t need to consult her shopping buddy, Officer Rafael Vargas.

‘Personal shoppers’: Fun event with law enforcement returns after missing a year

MOSES LAKE — Bellaluna Binns knew exactly what she wanted: socks that weren’t too long and weren’t too short, and were just the right color.

Health district announces more COVID-19 deaths

CDC: Counties decline in transmission rates

Twenty-seven residents died from COVID-19 in October and November, bringing Grant County’s total to 212 and one pending, the Grant County Health District announced Wednesday.

Masquers auditions scheduled

Auditions will be held for the Masquers Theater presentation of the comedy “Beer for Breakfast” on Dec. 11 and 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the theater: 322 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake.

Tip-a-Cop to return tonight

MOSES LAKE — Why yes, those will be uniformed officers delivering burgers and wiping down tables during the Tip-a-Cop event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rock Top Burgers & Brew, 930 N. Stratford Road.

Auditions Sunday for Masquers’ Christmas play

SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is looking for a few good players.

ML girl hospitalized with rare condition linked to COVID-19

The Rowe family, of Moses Lake, has been through a lot in the last couple of months, especially when their daughter developed a rare complication from COVID-19, which can be fatal without medical intervention.

George Leslie Bagwell II

George Leslie Bagwell II was born Feb. 12, 1967, the first son of William and Betty (Henneman) Bagwell.

Heroes and buddies: Down syndrome walk lights up downtown Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park was wall-to-wall smiles Saturday afternoon as the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County gathered for its annual Buddy Walk in downtown Moses Lake.

Donald J. Falconer

Donald John Falconer was born to Samuel and Violet Falconer Dec. 14, 1938, at his family home in Grandview, Washington.

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heart-wrenching details have emerged about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heart-wrenching details have emerged about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

City of Ephrata building permits for Aug. 29, 2021

July 2021

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heart-wrenching details have emerged about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heart-wrenching details have emerged about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a