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Quincy-area recreation area project still uncertain
April 17, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Quincy-area recreation area project still uncertain

QUINCY — The ultimate fate of Port of Quincy-owned property overlooking the Columbia River, originally intended for a recreation and wildlife viewing area, is still to be determined. Port officials purchased about 90 acres in 2013, with the intention of developing the site for camping, along with picnic tables, a building that could be used for small events and other amenities. But Port Commissioner Patric Connelly said the plans didn’t work out, and so far, plans to sell it haven’t worked out either.

Quincy public works to experiment with four-day week
April 17, 2025 1:20 a.m.

Quincy public works to experiment with four-day week

QUINCY — Quincy public works employees will be experimenting with a four-day work week this summer, one of the provisions in a new contract between the city and the union representing public works. The new contract, which replaces the existing contract, was approved by Quincy City Council members Tuesday by a 5-0 vote. Union members had ratified it earlier. The contract will be in effect for four years.

Soap Lake council appoints Arnold to vacancy
April 16, 2025 8:50 p.m.

Soap Lake council appoints Arnold to vacancy

SOAP LAKE – At the April 16 Soap Lake City Council meeting the council appointed Andrew Arnold to fill seat six. One open seat remains on the council. Arnold said he had previously been on the council for two years before he resigned.

Mavs start new faces in Tuesday’s victory
April 24, 2025 1:20 a.m.

Mavs start new faces in Tuesday’s victory

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks earned a 13-3 victory at home against Davis Tuesday afternoon. “We made some changes in our lineup just to see some other people,” said Mavs head coach Donnie Lindgren.

After two-year-plus effort, Soap Lake Creative District is official
February 24, 2025 2:25 a.m.

After two-year-plus effort, Soap Lake Creative District is official

SOAP LAKE – Anyone who’s been to Soap Lake for a bite to eat at the Del Red Pub and heard live music there or seen a production at the Masquers Theater knows that Soap Lake has a thriving arts scene. The arts are an important part of the community, and now even the State of Washington recognizes that.

Energy Science Days help students learn about renewable energy
May 26, 2025 10:46 a.m.

Energy Science Days help students learn about renewable energy

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District participated in the Energy Science Days, hosted at Big Bend Community College last Wednesday for fifth-grade students.

Fire burns 5 acres in Moses Lake Monday
May 27, 2025 5:41 p.m.

Fire burns 5 acres in Moses Lake Monday

MOSES LAKE – Monday evening around 5 p.m., Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire near State Route 17 and North Stratford Road.

Services, profitable and not, part of Quincy ambulance discussion
April 8, 2025 3 a.m.

Services, profitable and not, part of Quincy ambulance discussion

QUINCY — Quincy City Council members approved a contract increase with the city’s EMS provider April 1, but not before a discussion of ambulance transports, availability and profitability. The council voted 5-1 to approve the increase with Columbia EMS, a privately owned service. Council member Jeff Spence voted no.

Ephrata man arrested in connection with Schwana murder
May 29, 2025 4:59 p.m.

Ephrata man arrested in connection with Schwana murder

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and drive-by shooting Thursday following the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man near Schwana late Wednesday night.

Money allocated for irrigation project north of I-90
April 30, 2025 3:25 a.m.

Money allocated for irrigation project north of I-90

MOSES LAKE — About $44 million in state funding will be allocated to a section of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project as part of the Washington Senate’s capital budget. The budget was approved Sunday.

Wildcats women’s soccer coach resigns
March 6, 2025 2:10 a.m.

Wildcats women’s soccer coach resigns

ELLENSBURG — Lindsey Lee, head coach of the Central Washington University women’s soccer team, has announced her resignation.

Heat lamp likely culprit in Ephrata area fire
March 25, 2025 2:50 a.m.

Heat lamp likely culprit in Ephrata area fire

EPHRATA – On Sunday morning at around 8:30 a.m. Grant County Fire District 13 responded to a structure fire in the 129000 block of Road C.5 Northwest. Engine 1311 arrived at an outbuilding that was fully engulfed in flames. The outbuilding normally housed goats and chickens, all goats were accounted for, but a few chickens may have passed.

Gesa donates more than $24,000 to Moses Lake schools
September 16, 2025 1:50 a.m.

Gesa donates more than $24,000 to Moses Lake schools

MOSES LAKE — Student activities in the Moses Lake School District got a boost last week, as Gesa Credit Union handed Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy more than $24,000. “These dollars are important to what we're doing and important to our students,” Shannon said.

Moses Lake gets $2.1M grant to resurface S. Pioneer Way
September 24, 2025 6:26 p.m.

Moses Lake gets $2.1M grant to resurface S. Pioneer Way

MOSES LAKE — Upgrades are coming to South Pioneer Way in 2027. Moses Lake City Council members voted to accept a $2.1 million grant to pay most of the cost of rebuilding the driving lanes of South Pioneer Way from Clover Drive to West Broadway. The grant was awarded through the Washington Department of Transportation.

Officials analyze EMS in Quincy area
October 13, 2025 3 a.m.

Officials analyze EMS in Quincy area

QUINCY — While there are challenges ahead, there are options to reinforce emergency medical response in the Quincy area. In some ways, the Quincy Valley is fortunate because EMS agencies are willing to – and do – work together. Those were the conclusions of a study commissioned by emergency response agencies and the city of Quincy. Grant County Fire District 3 Chief David Durfee said the results provided some options to help strengthen EMS services.

Home listings, sales up in Grant County
September 12, 2025 3 a.m.

Home listings, sales up in Grant County

KIRKLAND — More homes are on the market in Washington than a year ago and closed sales are up in Grant County but down over much of the state, according to data released this week by Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties.

Moses Lake Jr. Mavericks kick off season with action-packed weekend
September 11, 2025 4:10 p.m.

Moses Lake Jr. Mavericks kick off season with action-packed weekend

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Jr. Mavericks roared into the 2025 youth football season this past Saturday, as all five teams hit the road for a thrilling opening weekend of competition across Eastern Washington. The fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade squads traveled to Othello to face off against the Jr. Huskies, and they came ready to play. The fourth-grade Mavericks set the tone early with a dominant 25-0 shutout victory. The fifth-grade followed with a hard-fought 27-19 win, and the sixth-grade team completed the sweep, blanking Othello 31-0 in a commanding performance.

Warden council passes property maintenance resolutions
August 27, 2025 4:37 p.m.

Warden council passes property maintenance resolutions

WARDEN – The Warden City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday with all members in attendance. The meeting called into discussion an update on Public Works projects, the approval of the Port of Warden Annexation and weed abatement rules.

Royal City Lions Park Phase I upgrades near completion
September 4, 2025 8:35 a.m.

Royal City Lions Park Phase I upgrades near completion

ROYAL CITY — A new soccer field in Royal City’s Lions Park should be ready for use in early October. “The project is not complete, (but) the major part is complete,” Royal City Mayor Mike Christensen said. “The turf is down; the fence is in.”

American Legion offers veterans support
November 11, 2025 3:05 a.m.

American Legion offers veterans support

EPHRATA — Jane Montaney said the door is always open for military veterans at the American Legion. “The American Legion family is always there to welcome other veterans,” Montaney said.