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Police question second forgery suspect
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Police questioned and released a second teen in connection with the recent use of counterfeit $20 bills.
Driver found dead at truck stop
MOSES LAKE - A Wisconsin truck driver died of a heart attack while sitting in his idling truck behind Ernie's Truck Stop in Moses Lake.
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Two injured in crash near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Failure to yield reportedly led to a two-vehicle collision on state Route 17 north of Moses Lake.
Ephrata man hits guardrail on SR 17
EPHRATA - An Ephrata man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on northbound state Route 17, about 10 miles north of Moses Lake.
Gard Vintners to highlight Scandinavian heritage
ROYAL CITY - Gard Vintners, a Royal City-based winery and estate vineyard, will focus on Scandinavian heritage when it celebrates its third annual Norse Night at its tasting room on Nov. 12.
Mattawa Chamber to meet Wednesday
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a general meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the offices of the Port of Matawa.
Ballot return deadline is Tuesday
MOSES LAKE - Washington voters must have their ballots postmarked or returned to an official ballot drop-off site by tomorrow, Nov. 8.
Wahluke schools institute admin walk-throughs
MATTAWA - In its effort to improve instruction, the Wahluke School District had instituted a program of weekly administrator visits to classrooms.
Meeting set for Royal student educational travel to Europe
ROYAL CITY - Parents who would like their high school-aged students to take advantage of a European educational excursion in less than two years are invited to an enrollment meeting on Nov. 7.
Stabbing in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man who was stabbed in the chest early Sunday, Oct. 23, was recovering at an area hospital as of Thursday evening.
Crab feed this weekend
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Association's annual all-you-can-eat Crab Feed has been set for Saturday, Nov. 5.
Space heater burns Moses Lake motor home
MOSES LAKE - An early morning fire that demolished a motor home north of Moses Lake was reportedly sparked by a space heater placed too close to a bed.
Federal grant funds bulletproof vests
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department was authorized to accept federal grant assistance in replacing bulletproof vests.
Chase of a suspicious man leads to meth lab
MOSES LAKE - Authorities attempting to apprehend a suspicious person caught their man Friday night and also uncovered a methamphetamine lab.
Moses Lake approves 1 percent levy increase
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council held a public hearing before approving the first reading of an ordinance that increases the city's property tax levy by 1 percent for next year.
CBSS Job Fair is Monday
MOSES LAKE - Job seekers are invited to the Columbia Basin Secondary School's Job Fair Monday.
Ephrata alum, Forrest signs with NFL's Buffalo Bills
Ephrata High School graduate and former Washington State punter Reid Forrest has signed a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, the Spokesman-Review reported Wednesday.
Suspects sought for Soap Lake shooting
Today in History for July 18th
Columbia River - 4 days added to Spring Chinook season
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Two sections of Yakima River to open for spring chinook fishing
Fishing opens early on the Hoh River
Latino Education Fair is coming
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College is hosting the fifth annual Latino Education Fair Friday, April 29.
Salvation Army of Moses Lake extends service to Mattawa
MATTAWA - The Salvation Army of Moses Lake has extended service to the City of Mattawa, according to service representative Ken Palek.
Moses Lake paving alleys
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is paving some alleys between Third Avenue and Broadway Avenue this year.
Crime seminars offered in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are offering a series of seminars to educate citizens on how to avoid being the victim of a crime.
Waste collection planned
MOSES LAKE - All Grant County businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste are urged to participate in a disposal day on Friday, May 13.
Fire burns about 50 acres in Quincy
QUINCY - A fire burned about 50 acres of land near Quincy Saturday afternoon.
Hydraulic oil spill halted near Potholes Reservoir
OTHELLO - A spill of about 15 gallons of hydraulic oil into Potholes East Canal was halted and contained during the weekend.
Royal Knights boys split two with Cle Elum in doubleheader
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School came back in a darkness-shortened game, 8-5, to split a non-league baseball doubleheader with Cle Elum last week. The Warriors won the first contest, 8-3.
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Owners get dog licenses by mail
EPHRATA - For pet owners interested in convenience, Grant County dog licenses are being made available through the mail, according to Sheriff Tom Jones.
Grant County tax statements mailed
EPHRATA - Grant County residents should be receiving their tax statements for 2011 real, personal and manufactured homes.
Sheriff encourages boater safety
EPHRATA - As required by a new Washington law, the boater education card program starts to be phased into effect this year.
2011 sport sturgeon retention in the Lower Columbia River
Wahluke soccer scores wins against Ki-Be and Royal
MATTAWA - In high school soccer action from the week ending April 2, reported late to the Royal Register, Wahluke posted wins over Kiona-Benton and Royal High.
Free motor oil turn-in offered
EPHRATA - Grant County residents may dispose of used, but uncontaminated, motor oil at county landfills and drop box sites at various locations, including Royal City and Mattawa.
Brief meeting for Mattawa council
MATTAWA - There were only two action items on the Mattawa City Council agenda for its meeting of April 7, according to City Clerk Diane Hanson.
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Snake River spring chinook fishery to open
Priest Rapids Pool of the Columbia River will close to the retention of marked game fish
Hanford Reach steelhead fishery closes April 1 below Priest Rapids Dam
Daily limit for adult spring chinook on Deep River modified as of March 1
Release of sport-caught sturgeon between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam
Stillaguamish River system will close to fishing early
Skagit River system will close to fishing early
