EMRY DINMAN
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Port of Royal Slope moving forward with new power substation
Work on the Red Rock substation is moving forward, 14 years after the Port of Royal Slope first sold more than an acre of land to the Grant County PUD with the understanding that a new substation would eventually be built to support the local electrical grid.
George to throw 12th annual bluegrass festival
GEORGE — The George Community Hall is hosting the 12th Annual George Washington Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 10-16, in the George Community Park.
Ferris High School football coach charged with rape of Moses Lake student
An assistant football coach at Ferris High School was arrested early Friday morning and charged with raping a 15-year-old Moses Lake High School student.
Connecting to the undocumented in Mattawa to improve safety, community
Agencies in Mattawa have been working for years to improve trust between undocumented immigrants and city officials, especially those wearing a badge.
Mattawa Police Department to use new emergency alert system
The Mattawa Police Department will be using a new emergency alert system to better and more quickly inform residents of fires, traffic hazards and other incidents.
Port of Royal Slope to use $50,000 for Industrial Park Plan
The Port of Royal Slope will be using a $50,000 grant to help draft plans for an industrial park, with the hopes that the addition will encourage business growth in the community.
George to throw 12th annual bluegrass festival
GEORGE — The George Community Hall is hosting the 12th Annual George Washington Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 10-16, in the George Community Park.
Warden-area fire contained at 300 acres
Even though they faced 107 degree weather Thursday afternoon, fire fighters, law enforcement and farmers contained a wildfire to 300 acres.
Othello local separates murderer from myth in Deodies lecture
OTHELLO — Othello-native Alfonso Zavala, recent museum studies graduate from Central Washington University, presented the story of local legend Deodies Curry at a special lecture Saturday at the Othello Community Museum.
Columbia Theatre Camp offers program for kids, teens
ROYAL CITY — Children and teenagers ages 8-18 interested in breaking into theatre and stretching themselves artistically can sign up for the first-ever Columbia Theatre Camp, where attendees can practice their dance, vocal and dramatic skills with guidance from industry professionals.
Despite delays, Wendy's still coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — With some of the last permitting paperwork completed, Spokane-based company Wenspoke expects to break ground on a Wendy’s franchise in Moses Lake by late-August to early-September.
Building Association hires new exec vice president
The Building Industry Association of Washington has hired Greg Lane as its new executive vice president. Lane started the job July 18.
Former Port of Moses Lake director, wife accused of animal cruelty
Former Port of Moses Lake executive director David Senne and his wife Mary Ellen Senne have been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 89 animals were seized from their property in Jones County, Miss. recently.