City adds police to prevent violent crime
MOSES LAKE — Additional police patrols were added since the recent gang-related drive-by shooting on Washington Street in Moses Lake.
Big Bend faces state funding cut
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s board members reviewed the upcoming re-construction projects after the state cut more funding.
Moses Lake police watch for crosswalk violations
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is providing additional patrols at pedestrian crosswalks for safety purposes.
Wilson Creek welcomes new superintendent
WILSON CREEK — Brad Smedley wanted to work for Wilson Creek schools since he visited last year.
Plane's landing gear collapses after landing
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s twin-engine plane was 100 yards from the end of the runway Tuesday morning when the left landing gear collapsed, causing it to slide 15 feet.
Moses Lake drive-by was allegedly gang retaliation
EPHRATA — A drive-by shooting in Moses Lake appears to be gang retaliation, where a defendant reportedly said he was trying to scare opposing gang members.
Man pleads not guilty to murder
EPHRATA — One of two men charged in the death of 19-year-old Juan “Pooky” Vasquez pleaded not guilty in Grant County Superior Court.
Railroad project could see stimulus money
MOSES LAKE — The Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project expansion could receive a portion of a $1.5 billion federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.
Fireworks burn homes, vehicles
MOSES LAKE — Fireworks are responsible for starting a fire, leading to the destruction of three homes and eight vehicles on Beale Avenue in Moses Lake early Sunday morning.
Moses Lake woman shot Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Five people were arrested in connection with the shooting of a 22-year-old Moses Lake woman Saturday morning.
Fire damages building near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Fireworks started a fire damaging an office building at the AAA Ready Mix Concrete plant off Valley Road in Moses Lake Sunday night.
Arctic Circle to close in October
MOSES LAKE — Acting on a decision made two years ago, Moses Lake’s Arctic Circle franchise is closing on Oct. 17.
Othello celebrates Sun Faire
OTHELLO — Seeing the horses, shiny cars and partaking in the free parade candy are why Melissa Tapia says she brought her four kids to the Othello Sun Faire Saturday.
Smokiam Days
SOAP LAKE — People from Ephrata to Bellingham, Wash., were standing along Main Street in Soap Lake as the parade began.
Three homes, seven cars burn in one fire
MOSES LAKE -— A fire destroyed two homes, damaged a third and burned seven cars Sunday morning on Beale Avenue in Moses Lake.
George to celebrate Saturday
GEORGE — The City of George celebrates Independence Day this Saturday, with a giant cherry pie, contests and entertainment.
Fireworks rules for Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — The various communities in Adams and Grant counties have different regulations regarding the use of fireworks.
Cantwell talks energy at REC
MOSES LAKE — With supportive words and mention of a possible tax credit, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., complimented REC Silicon’s creation of green jobs during her tour of the Moses Lake plant Thursday.
Smokiam Days starts Saturday
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake’s Smokiam Days celebration features bed races, parade and vendors.
Wildland fire near Ephrata contained Tuesday night
EPHRATA — The Norton Canyon fire northwest of Ephrata was extinguished late Tuesday night.
