A appeal by the Quincy School District to a lawsuit over a 2012 school bus crash is denied. The suit was filed by the parents of three siblings injured in the crash on State Route 281 where an investigation determined the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The family was awarded $1.2 million. Lawyersargued for … Read more
If you’ve been thinking that agricultural burns are occurring earlier than normal this year, you’re right – according to fire officials. They say the lack of heavy snowfall means burnable materials are drying out faster and farmers are starting burns sooner. On Tuesday, Grant County Fire District 13 responded to the 13000 of RD F … Read more
Mark your calendars for the 23rd Annual Othello Sanhill Crane Festival. It returns March 20-22 and this year’s theme is “The Sounds Of Spring”. Activities include guided tours to view the cranes along with tours highlighting the unique geology of Eastern Washington. There will be a number of kids activities with many events being held … Read more
Big Bend Community College students help a Moses Lake nonprofit serving those less fortunate who are in need of resources. Members of the TriO Upward Bound Program prepared 50 sack lunch kits for Serve Moses Lake which had a sandwich, chips, fruit, bottled water and a handwritten inspirational message. Last year Serve Moses Lake handed … Read more
It’s been one year since the FAA grounded all Boeing 737 MAX jets after two fatal crashes blamed on a problem with the plane’s control software. Boeing leased space at the Grant County International airport to park undelivered aircraft and that lease runs through the end of this year. Port of Moses Lake officials say … Read more
Rep. Dan Newhouse is holding a number of Mobile Office Hours in March across north-central Washington. Mobile Office hours are hosted monthly by Newhouse’s staff and give constituents an opportunity to get assistance with questions or issues related to federal agencies. The office hours are open to the public and no appointment is necessary. To … Read more
The Second Harvest Mobile Market is coming to the Quincy Community Health Center on March 17 between noon to 2 p.m.Free produce, perishable items and other groceries are available to all families in need of food assistance. No documentation or appointment is needed. Families are asked to bring a box for their food. The Mobile … Read more
The Moses Lake City Council gives the green light to plans for a new recreation center. On Tuesday architects are made a presentation on design changes to the facility that replaces the Larcen Recreation Center closed that closed nearly six years ago. The two-story design includes a number of features including classroom space and the … Read more
It’s 22 years in jail for a Moses Lake woman taking a plea deal to federal child pornography charges. Prosecutors say Katrina Adams pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute child pornography and distribution of child pornography. She will be under lifetime court supervision. Her co-defendent Mikhail Ageyev is serving a 50-year sentence for his guilty … Read more
A Soap Lake man is fined by the state Department of Ecology for an illegal burn on his property. According to a news release David Ewing is ordered to pay $3,000 for burning prohibited materials in an unattended outdoor fire. The blaze resulted in firefighters being called to the property. Officials say it was the … Read more