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Big Bend winter enrollment soars
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's winter enrollment almost reached the record set last year.
Police seek info about missing woman
GRAND COULEE - Grand Coulee Police are looking for information concerning a resident who hasn't been seen or heard from in three weeks.
Four arrested in Moses Lake for attempted armed robbery
MOSES LAKE - One man and three male juveniles were arrested for suspicion of armed robbery here on Friday, Jan. 6.
Royal girls fall to Warden, 48-41
ROYAL CITY - Royal's girls played on of their best basketball games of the year at Warden on Saturday, but it was too little in a 48-41 non-league defeat.
Moses Lake approves Dano Park plat
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's newest park is now officially on the books with a final plat.
Ice rink closed during hockey games
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake ice rink is closed to public skating Friday through Sunday during a youth hockey tournament.
Ephrata's latest audit is clean
EPHRATA - State auditors found no problems during Ephrata's audit.
Colorado felon captured at Moses Lake residence
MOSES LAKE - An escaped felon out of Colorado was arrested in Moses Lake after police received an anonymous tip.
School town halls set for tomorrow
ROYAL CITY - The Community Communication Committee has scheduled two informational town hall meetings for tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Wahluke, Royal set rivalry aside
ROYAL CITY - Royal Middle School Principal Dave Jaderlund shared a story of neighborly cooperation between Royal and Wahluke students at the Dec. 19 school board meeting.
Mattawa reports graffiti
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council heard from Police Chief Steve Jensen at its Jan. 5 meeting that there have several recent graffiti strikes.
Leader sought for the Royal Miss program
ROYAL CITY - The Distinguished Young Woman Program in Royal City will start late or not start at all. There is no one to lead.
Realtor banquet is Jan. 28 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake-Othello Board of Realtors is holding its annual banquet Jan. 28 at the Moses Lake Golf and Country Club.
Reward offered in case of missing man, Dan Toya
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake man Dan Toya, reportedly missing, has still not been found as of Jan. 13, and the family is offering a cash reward for information that could lead to his whereabouts.
SHOC chooses three Christmas Star winners
ROYAL CITY - Three families were honored by SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of Our Community) for their entries in the first annual Christmas Star Contest that went from Nov. 23-Dec. 15.
Arsonists sought in haystack fires
MATTAWA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance regarding two high-value haystack fires in the Mattawa area in the past 10 days.
Warrior boys drop 3 in hoops
MATTAWA - Last week was a tough one in boys basketball for the Wahluke Warriors as they dropped three contests.
Grant County issues reminder about new trash law
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste reminds resident that a new law has gone into effect regarding the transport of refuse.
Eighth place, Royal 2nd at Castle Rock
ROYAL CITY - Eight team members placed at their weights to lead Royal High School wrestling to second place at the Castle Rock Invitational Tournament last Saturday.
Royal girls fall to Mabton, Connell in basketball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls continued to have a tough season in high school basketball last week, falling to Mabton, 65-20 and Connell, 49-27.
Nat Washington house topic of GCHS meeting
EPHRATA - The Nat Washington House will be the topic when guest speaker Mike Scellick addresses the Grant County Historical Society heritage luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Farm service loans available
EPHRATA - Minority and women farm producers are invited to apply for farm loans offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Search still on for man reported missing on Dec. 23
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff's Office reported on Dec. 30 that it is still looking for a 64-year-old man reported missing on Dec. 23 by relatives.
Grant PUD probes employee gambling
WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD officials said in April they investigated a report of employee gambling with work equipment that possibly coincided with asbestos exposure at Wanapum Dam.
DEA raids Columbia Basin homes
MOSES LAKE - DEA agents raided homes in Moses Lake, Royal City, Desert Aire and Othello in July, searching for methamphetamine and cocaine.
Hospital, medical center join forces
WENATCHEE - Central Washington Hospital and Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, which operates the Moses Lake Clinic in Moses Lake, are joining forces to form an affiliated, not-for-profit health care organization.
MAC exhibit features Mexican Folk Art
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center's newest art exhibits opens Jan. 6.
Man recovering from machete attack
MOSES LAKE - A reported dispute between brothers ended with one injured with a machete and the other arrested after struggling with police.
Moses Lake attorney charged with assault on brother
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake attorney Rolando Adame, 59, has been charged after an alleged brother-on-brother shooting earlier this month.
Quincy city council salaries increase
QUINCY - The Quincy Salary Commission approved pay increases for the mayor and city councilmembers.
Man shot by police had drug in blood
ROYAL CITY - Pedro Salgado Ceja, who was shot dead by police during a domestic call on Oct. 24, had methamphetamine in his blood during the incident.
Four arrested after shooting
ADAMS COUNTY - Four Royal City individuals with known gang affiliations were arrested on Dec. 14 in connection with shots fired in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road the same day.
White Christmas? Pack patience, chains
MOSES LAKE - Washington weather forecasters are predicting a white Christmas, at least in the mountains.
Grant County's property values can be appealed
EPHRATA - Property valuation change notices were mailed to Grant County Property owners on Dec. 12, according to County Assessor Laure Grammer.
Students of month named at Royal
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School counselor Marge Edwards has announced the school's students of the month for December.
Skeleton found, ID help asked
EPHRATA - Grant County Major Crimes detectives are asking citizens to help identify a man whose skeletal remains were found near O'Sullivan Dam on Nov. 23.
Drive-by shooters hit motel room
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police arrested two motel room occupants after subjects reportedly fired two shots through a window before fleeing.
Suspicious Moses Lake package not a bomb
MOSES LAKE - A suspicious package found on the front porch of a Moses Lake residence over the weekend did not contain explosives.
Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 receive two new vehicles
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 recently replaced two of their most worn out vehicles, thanks mostly to a large grant from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
Two Knights make stars
ROYAL CITY - It was tough year in volleyball for Royal High School, but there was recognition at the end of the campaign for individual excellence.
Tea Party to meet, Hadian to speak
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Tea Party will have its next meeting on Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bob's Cafe in Moses Lake.
Royal concerts set for Dec. 16
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary's holiday concerts will be performed this Friday, Dec. 17, in the school's gym.
Moses Lake power outage set
MOSES LAKE - Grant PUD reset its planned power outage for most of its Moses Lake customers to the early morning of Friday.
Goldendale, Naches beat Wahluke boys
MATTAWA - Long road trips and a lack of height took a toll on Wahluke's boys last weekend, falling at Goldendale, 71-43, and Naches, 62-41, in non-league prep basketball.
Cub Scout Pack plans food drive
MATTAWA - The members of Cub Scout Pack 94 of Mattawa will be doing a food drive to benefit the Mattawa Area Food Bank this Friday, Dec. 16.
One man injured in crash near Othello
OTHELLO - A Freeland man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on state Route 26, about 8 miles east of Othello.
Cattle Producers meeting
RITZVILLE - One of the topics of discussion for the Cattle Producers of Washington's next meeting will be investment opportunities for non-members in the new meat processing plant at Odessa.
Herald office closes early Wednesday
MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald office closes early tomorrow.
Royal's students of month named
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School counselor Marge Edwards has announced the names of the students of the month for November.
Public Works encourages recycling electronics
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste is offering four sites at which people my deliver unwanted electronics products for recycling.