Congressman Dan Newhouse issued a statement saying he voted against the war powers resolution limiting President Trump’s authority to take action against Iran. Newhouse said he will not support a War Powers resolution that weakens the American military or hinders our ability to fight against murderous terrorist leaders. The non binding resolution orders President Trump … Read more
Washington State has an official flower, an official bird and an official fruit – and it may soon have an official clam. When lawmakers convene next week in Olympia for the 2020 session a bill will be offered that names the Pacific razor clam as the state’s official clam. The bill’s sponsor says the clam’s … Read more
A former Grant County Superior Court Judge and a Moses Lake business owner are found to have violated the state’s campaign finance law multiple times when they sent a 2014 mailer in the election for Grant County prosecutor and concealed they were the source of the mailer. The ruling by a judge in Olympia against … Read more
An argument over a drug debt leads to a Tuesday morning shooting in Moses Lake. Police say it happened in the 3000 block of Road H Northeast where Salvador Harguindeguy went with two others to settle up with the victim who had used fake money to buy marijuana. According to investigators Harguindeguy pulled out a … Read more
The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is presenting Uncorked: A wine-themed juried art exhibition opening Friday, January 17. Organizers say they are paying homage to our region’s fruitful ethos and talented artists. Uncorked will not only celebrate wine but present and captivate art and wine lovers with a fresh perspective. This juried group exhibition … Read more
Lakeside Disposal & Recycle is accepting non-artificial Christmas trees for recycling through this Friday. You can drop your tree off between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Lakeside’s facility located at 2000 W. Broadway Ave. in Moses Lake. Be sure the lights and decorations are removed from the tree before recycling it. … Read more
Congressman Dan Newhouse issued a statement following a briefing on Wednesday about the attacks by Iran on U.S. installations in Iraq. Newhouse addresses the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani saying he was an enemy of the United States and his death signifies American strength against his threats, attacks, and acts of global terrorism. Regarding the … Read more
The Moses Lake Civil Service Commission met Tuesday to discuss disciplinary action taken in a 2019 incident involving a Moses Lake police officer. The meeting was the result of an appeal filed by Rick Francis to action taken after the incident including an unpaid day off. Chief Kevin Fuhr says Francis violated the department’s code … Read more
The search for the next President of Big Bend Community College moves into its next phase this month. Last November applications began being accepted for the successor to Terry Leas who is retiring this June. The college held initial candidate reviews last month and the next step is the submission of the top 10 candidates … Read more
Big Bend Community College’s Workforce Education Center opened Monday along with the college’s winter quarter classes. The 70,000 square foot facility houses the college’s technical education programs, with the exception of aviation maintenance which remains next to the runway at the Grant County International Airport. Construction is continuing at the Center along with fundraising to … Read more