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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quincy city council salaries increase
QUINCY - The Quincy Salary Commission approved pay increases for the mayor and city councilmembers.
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.
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.
White Christmas? Pack patience, chains
MOSES LAKE - Washington weather forecasters are predicting a white Christmas, at least in the mountains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Herald office closes early Wednesday
MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald office closes early tomorrow.
Public Works encourages recycling electronics
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste is offering four sites at which people my deliver unwanted electronics products for recycling.
Royal girls have trouble in first game
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School girls coach Phil Daubel was at a loss for words after his club opened the season with a 56-8 loss against Moses Lake Christian last weekend.
Royal boys start with 46-43 win
ROYAL CITY - It wasn't pretty, but it was a win, and Royal is 1-0 in high school basketball after a 46-43 victory over Moses Lake Christian last weekend.
PUD signs new lawyers
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD has hired the Spokane legal firm of Paine Hamblen to represent the utility in its fight against a lawsuit by home owners on Crescent Bar Island.
Photos of Santa and you offered
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's TRiO Upward Bound students are offering pictures with Santa Claus on Monday, Dec. 12, from 3-8 p.m. at the Royal City Harvest Foods grocery store.
Workshop planned in Mattawa
MATTAWA - Grant County Emergency Management will conduct an emergency information seminar for families here on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Comment sought on transportation
WENATCHEE - A special meeting hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation here on Jan. 11 seeks public comment on plans for special plans for access to transportation for low income, disabled, elderly and rural citizens.
Annual Royal High football banquet on Dec. 12
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High football team, which had another in a long string of state playoff years, will have its annual awards banquet on Monday, Dec. 12.
MLHS girls beat Pasco
PASCO - The Moses Lake girls basketball team hit the road Saturday to take on Pasco and found little resistance from the Bulldogs, beating the team 54-28.
Pedestrian injured in hit and run on Knolls Vista
MOSES LAKE - A driver allegedly sped off after hitting a 23-year-old Moses Lake woman walking in a crosswalk.
CBSS boys basketball drop first game
WENATCHEE - The Columbia Basin Secondary boys basketball team took one on the chin Tuesday evening, losing a pre-season game on the road to Cascade Christian 83-45.
Lighting up the Christmas season
MOSES LAKE - Gerald Curran's seasonal tradition takes a lot of time and energy, but his efforts drench the night in holiday cheer.
Christmas music season begins at the George Community Hall
GEORGE - The Christmas music season will begin this weekend at the George Community Hall.