Grant County reimburses family whose dog was run over by sheriff's deputy
The Grant County commissioners approved reimbursement of veterinary expenses incurred by a Moses Lake family whose dog was run over by a sheriff’s deputy in the summer, according to county officials.
Camp for the unsheltered has been open for one month
In its first month since opening, the Moses Lake Sleeping Center, a shelter for unsheltered people, has lodged 58, with an average of 15 to 20 people per night, according to city officials.
Flatbread restaurant brings Brazilian-influenced Mediterranean food to Moses Lake
In a small business off the corner of East Broadway Avenue and South Alder Street, the warm smell of grilled Mediterranean food with Brazilian influences fills the room.
Two arrested after armed robbery
Two Moses Lake residents were arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of a woman at gunpoint inside her apartment, according to police.
Accused criminal gang leader, drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years
An accused Grant County leader of a criminal street gang was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a number of drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.
Vaccinations ramping up slowly, but surely, in Grant County, surrounding areas
In spite of delays in delivery and some hesitation from potential recipients, distribution of the coronavirus vaccine by health care providers has steadily ramped up across Grant County and surrounding areas in recent weeks.
Guido’s Pizza to change name to Slices, redesign menu
On Monday night, Guido’s Brick Oven Pizza closed its doors. On Wednesday, Slices Brick Oven House will open in its place.
Man gets 57 months; lied about COVID-19
A Warden man who stole a vehicle and lied about testing positive for the coronavirus to be released from jail was sentenced last month to nearly five years in prison, according to court records.
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New year baby a bright light after a dark year
Not long after the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep through the country and cast a dark shadow on America, Natalie Adame found out she was pregnant with her second child.
Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported in Grant County
Eight more Grant County residents died due to the coronavirus, bringing the total deaths of local residents to 91 since the pandemic began, the Grant County Health District reported Thursday.
Some long-term care facilities receive first vaccines, others wait
A week after long-term care facilities such as nursing homes were supposed to begin seeing coronavirus vaccinations through a federal partnership with private pharmacy chains, some are still waiting for doses and are considering alternatives.
Washington rolls out tool to determine eligibility for coronavirus vaccine
A broader rollout of a web tool that Washington residents can use to determine whether they are eligible for coronavirus vaccination under state guidelines will begin Wednesday after an initial pilot phase.
Vaccine rollout in Grant County sees delays
Only two-thirds of the expected shipment of coronavirus vaccine doses have arrived at Samaritan Healthcare since the rollout began in mid-December.
Bidding to open for construction of $10 million recreation center
Bids for the construction of a new Larson Recreation Center, expected to have a price tag of around $10 million, will open Feb. 23, according to a notice from the city of Moses Lake.
Coroner: Sheriff's deputy's death caused by COVID-19
A Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy died from COVID-19, the GCSO said Monday in a statement.
Business cats of Grant County are the purr-fect employees
Finding good help can be hard, but not for the small businesses with a little, fuzzy employee on the payroll to help manage the front of the shop, run a low-cost pest control operation or otherwise keep their customers' laps warm.
Moses Lake votes to amend contract with library
The Moses Lake City Council voted 5 to 2 Tuesday to authorize the city manager to enter into an amended contract with North Central Washington Libraries for its continued use of the building housing the Moses Lake library.
90 days for man who tried strangling girlfriend
A 24-year-old Moses Lake man was sentenced to about three months in jail after pleading guilty to reportedly strangling his girlfriend and taking her phone as she tried to call 911, according to court documents.
Quincy man sentenced to 17 years for murder
A Quincy man was sentenced Friday to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this month to murdering a man whose body was found in August wrapped in garbage bags and hidden in the closet of his bedroom.
Massachusetts charity donates body armor to K9 Zedd
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office's newest four-legged recruit will receive body armor donated by a Massachusetts non-profit organization that works to provide assistance to police dogs, according to a statement.
Moses Lake council approves purchase of new fire truck
The Moses Lake Fire Department will soon have not one, not two, but three brand new trucks to add to its fleet, retiring older rigs and significantly improving the department’s ability to respond to emergencies, said Fire Chief Brett Bastion in an interview.
Coroner concludes Beverly man was shot in the head
An autopsy by the Grant County Coroner concluded 36-year-old Yoni Samuel Aguilar died from a gunshot wound to the head, the sheriff’s office reported in a Wednesday statement on social media.
Moses Lake police search for man who robbed gas station at gunpoint
Moses Lake police continue to search for a man who allegedly robbed an area gas station convenience store and one of its customers at gunpoint Tuesday night.
Moses Lake council votes to maintain stipend
The Moses Lake City Council voted Tuesday to continue providing a stipend of $30 per meeting to council members.
Mattawa man arrested on kidnapping, harassment allegations
A Mattawa man was arrested late Sunday night after allegedly forcing his wife into his car against her will and threatening to kill her if she didn’t comply, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Federal fugitive arrested after brief chase cut short by spike strips
A Moses Lake man wanted on federal charges, who eluded authorities Friday, was arrested Monday morning in the Cascade Valley area after a brief car chase, which was cut short by spike strips, according to police.
Spokane woman sentenced to 43 months for stealing truck
A Spokane woman was sentenced last week to just more than three and a half years (43 months) in state prison after pleading guilty to a Dec. 2 incident in which she was found in Beverly behind the wheel of a vehicle stolen out of Union Gap, according to court documents.
Moses Lake discusses ending per-meeting stipend for elected officials
The Moses Lake City Council will consider Tuesday night whether to stop paying a per-meeting stipend to the city mayor, deputy mayor and council members, according to the council’s meeting agenda.
Vital records for Dec. 17
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Vital Records for Dec. 9
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Back on the ice: Ice rink opens, giving children, parents some needed joy
In a year of canceled activities and shortened sports seasons, Michelle Rainey was glad to see her children don skates and hit the Moses Lake ice rink Wednesday.
First doses of coronavirus vaccine administered at Samaritan
The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech were administered in Moses Lake Thursday to two doctors at Samaritan Hospital.
Unincorporated Grant County building permits for Dec. 17
Building permits for Unincorporated Grant County, Dec. 17
Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including five long-term care residents
Eight more Grant County residents died due to a coronavirus infection, including five at long-term care facilities, according to the Grant County Health District.
Police records for 12/8-12/13
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First 1,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine arrive in Moses Lake
After traveling cross country, around 2,000 miles in all, in a container colder than the interior of Antarctica, almost 1,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer arrived Tuesday morning in Moses Lake.
Police records 12/14
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Samaritan’s frontline nurses have adapted for the long haul during the coronavirus pandemic
MOSES LAKE — Usually, Samaritan Healthcare’s staff would have been able to celebrate 73-year-old Sandy Martin, an intensive care unit nurse, for her extraordinary 45 years in the medical field.
Moses Lake Sleeping Center sees some use during first weekend
MOSES LAKE — There were around 30 occupants at the Moses Lake Sleeping Center, some of which were repeats, during its opening weekend, according to a city official.
First Grant County inmate tests positive for COVID-19
GRANT COUNTY — An inmate at the Grant County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, the first infection of an inmate in the jail, said Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman in an interview.
Ephrata’s Christmas event brings cheer to dark year
EPHRATA — In spite of the cold and the coronavirus, Ephrata community members cruised around town Saturday night in cars, trucks and a motorcycles decked in Christmas lights and holiday cheer, all to wish their neighbors a merry Christmas at the end of a long year.
Inside an intensive care unit: Largest local hospital braces as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
MOSES LAKE — Nine months into a global pandemic, Samaritan Hospital is facing possibly the largest surge of coronavirus hospitalizations and juggling patients with other crowded hospitals.
Grant County Sheriff’s deputy dies at home months before retirement
GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday evening Jon Melvin, a sheriff’s deputy with more than 35 years of experience in law enforcement, died in his home.
'It's my turn to play': Longtime Parks and Recreation Director dedicated decades to local community
MOSES LAKE -- For three decades, Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Director Spencer Grigg has been getting paid to have fun, he said, as he announced his plans to retire shortly after the beginning of the next year.
Samaritan likely to receive first round of vaccines within week
MOSES LAKE — Nine months after the coronavirus pandemic first hit Grant County, the first vaccinations for residents are expected in the next week, according to a spokesperson for Samaritan Healthcare.
Moses Lake managed shelterless camp opens Friday
MOSES LAKE — By Friday night, years after city officials first began to consider it, Moses Lake’s sleeping center for those without shelter will open for the first time, according to city officials.
Another 11 COVID-19 deaths reported Thursday
Eleven deaths associated with the coronavirus were reported Thursday evening, including ten residents of long-term care facilities, bringing the total deaths of Grant County residents since the pandemic began to 65, according to a press release from the Grant County Health District.
COVID-19 cases linked to wedding ‘superspreader’
MOSES LAKE — Staff at Lake Ridge Center, as well as Sage Point Elementary, attended a Ritzville-area wedding with about 300 attendees before testing positive for the coronavirus, according to officials with the Grant County Health District and Moses Lake School District.
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