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Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds
As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. The nation’s two biggest grocers are shedding stores to try to meet antitrust concerns that have so far interrupted the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Catholic clergy abuse survivors call for alleged Washington abuse documents to be released
SPOKANE, Wash. - Survivors and advocates are calling on the three Washington State Catholic diocese to release alleged documents they have that contain evidence of clergy abuse and cover-up.
White Swan still recovering nearly one month after Slide Ranch Fire
WHITE SWAN, Wash.- On June 22, the Slide Ranch Fire started burning and destroying 20 homes and 31,000 acres in the process. Families are still trying to recover from losing their homes and are relying on their community to lift them up. Some have been staying at the Legends Casino Hotel with vouchers and some choosing to stay close to White Swan by staying with family or friends.
AG candidate changes website bio after request from King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Candidate for Washington Attorney General Manka Dhingra has updated her campaign website twice to clarify her employment status with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On June 20, King County Human Relations Director Heidi Parkington-Thal emailed Dhingra following the release of a campaign video on...
Two Renowned WA Coaches to Lead Fundraising Event in Moses Lake to Save Local Athletics and Clubs
On Sunday, July 28, the Moses Lake High School will host a remarkable event that promises to inspire and engage the local community. This special fundraiser, organized by the Community Athletics and Activities (CAA), aims to support the continuation of extracurricular programs for middle and high school students in the area.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Washington Adult Home Operator Facing Felony Charge in Alleged Workers’ Comp Scam
A Spokane, Washington woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work faces a felony charge in a $60,000 workers’ compensation fraud case. Serah Kamau, 52, reportedly operated her business, Brookhouse Adult Family Home, for 15 months in 2021 and 2022 while still collecting wage-replacement benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones Passes Away
MOSES LAKE - Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones has died. The esteemed and respected leader in the Moses Lake community was 70 years old. Jones passed away on July 10 from natural causes stemming from cardiovascular issues, according to the Grant County Coroner. Jones...
Powerboat racing competition hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Hydroplane and runabout racing boats hit the water this week in Moses Lake for a racing competition. Cascade Park in Moses Lake will be hosting the Championship American Power Boat Association Nationals. Races will run all week long, with testing on Tuesday and the finals...
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick’s Vista Field
The City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick announced recently more development coming to the renovated Vista Field area. The Port says a new eyecare facility is planned, according to their release:. "During its July 9, 2024, regular meeting, the Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners received and unanimously approved...
Moses Lake Fire Department denies starting fire near homeless encampment
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Fire Department expressed its frustration with accusations that it set fire to land near homeless encampments early Monday. Shortly after midnight, fire crews responded to a fire in a field next to Fairchild Cinema. Firefighters say its an area they respond to nearly every night for various reasons, many of them fire calls. On day two of the fire, Moses Lake Fire Battalion Chief Dave Holly says a firefighter checking the area for potential hotspots was approached by people living in the camp accusing the fire department of starting the 65-acre fire. Firefighters say the fire grew to the size it did because the terrain that was difficult navigate. At one point, Holly says a Grant County Fire District 5 fire truck rolled on to its side when ground gave away under a sloped access point to the area. No one was hurt and the truck sustained minimal damage.
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