MLHS Transitions To Blended Learning

Moses Lake High School students will transistion from 100% distance learning to a blended learning model beginning Nov. 2. That means students will be on campus two mornings a week with the rest of the time in remote learning. Classes will not be held on Wednesdays to allow for deep cleaning before classes resume on … Read more

Grant County Libraries Opening Nov. 2

North Central Washington Libraries officials announce locations in Grant County and two other counties will reopen Nov. 2. There will be mask wearing requirements and 30-minute visitation limits plus capacity is capped at 25%. NCW Libraries will continue to offer a number of programs and author events online at ncwlibraries.org. Curbside pickup also remains available … Read more

LDS Breaks Ground On ML Temple

The Church of Latter-Day Saints broke ground on its Moses Lake temple last week. Plans for the 20,000 square foot temple were announced last year. The building with be single-story with a center spire. The meetinghouse will be about 17,000 square foot and will be built alongside the temple. The Moses Lake temple will be … Read more

Worksource Rapid Response Event For Genie Employees

WorkSource Central Basin is holding two virtual rapid response events for those laid off from Genie Industries and contractors for Genie through AeroTEC, Manpower or on-site dining services One session is on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and the other is Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Each event provides retraining and reemployment information as well as details … Read more

QPD Seeks Donations For Holiday Programs

The Quincy Police Department is seeking donations for its annual Thanksgiving & Cops and Kids Christmas programs. Officers deliver a Thanksgiving meal to nominated families in including a Turkey or Ham, a pan to cook it in, two pies, stuffing, potatoes, and cranberry sauce. In December the department holds its Cops and Kids event but … Read more

Ellensburg Bus Rider Accused Of Rape

Charges are filed against a man who attempted to sexually assault an Ellensburg bus driver. Police say it happened Wednesday when Ronnie Lee Meyers of Yakima attacked the woman driver near W. Fith Ave. Meyers was the only rider on the bus. According to investigators a passerby tried to distract Meyers by beeping their horn … Read more

Local Coronavirus Update

The Grant County Health District reported 15 new coronavirus cases on Friday with the total just over 3,250. Cases are residents of Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy, Soap Lake and Wilson Creek. 14 people remain hospitalized. There are a total of 21 COVID-19 related deaths with 4 death certificates pending review. Adams County reported 3 new … Read more

Body Found In Ephrata Identified

The body recovered Thursday south of Ephrata has been identified as 39-year-old Benjamin Buckles from Soap Lake. His body was located in a canalnear Road J Northwest and state Route 28, south of Ephrata. An autopsy will be conducted this week by the King County Medical Examiner to determine Buckles’ cause of death. Anyone with … Read more

Dog Attack Victim Identified

The Grant County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed in Thursday’s dog attack in Moses Lake. Deputies were called to the home of 27-year-old Zachary Willis for a report of an animal attack inside the residence. First responders tried to resuscitate Willis but he was pronounced dead. The dog is currently with a veterinarian but … Read more

Crash Results In Critical Injury

A one-car accident on I-90 in Kittitas County results in one person critically injured. Police say it happened Friday in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 85 when the right rear tire of the car driven by a Lake Forest Park man blew out. The car left the roadway to the left, rolled through the … Read more