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Going rogue
MOSES LAKE — The new salon on East Broadway is called Rogue Collective for a reason. “We had this dream to do i…
Candidates face issues: Seven running for Moses Lake School Board talk about local control, communication at forum
MOSES LAKE — Improving the way the Moses Lake School District communicates with the community and how the district should respond to state mandates regarding g…
Homeward bound: Networks help Adams County Pet Rescue find new homes for animals
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue employee Giselle Hernandez has a warning for people when they go out to the kennels.
Local spirits: Moses Lake Distillery begins pouring for the public
MOSES LAKE — As the sun set on Moses Lake behind Midway Pub on Broadway Avenue, patrons could catch Zachary Hughes, owner of Moses Lake Distillery, in the back…
Barbecue chef to demonstrate recipes
Ag Supply Co. Ace Hardware in Moses Lake says it will host celebrity chef Jason Morse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 601 S. Pioneer Way.
AC Auditor announces a special filing period
RITZVILLE — A special filing period has been scheduled for Aug. 13-16 for Adams County offices that didn’t attract any candidates during the regular filing period in May.
Chipsealing project slated for Othello
OTHELLO — Chipsealing on a number of Othello streets begins Wednesday and will continue through Aug. 6.
Royal City passed over for parks grant from state
ROYAL CITY — Royal City city officials are working on a backup plan after the city failed to receive a grant to expand Royal City Lions Park.
Wahluke School District to hire fiscal assistant, change procedures after audit
MATTAWA — A lack of follow-up in the Wahluke School District food services program led to three findings of inadequate oversight in an audit conducted by the Washington Auditor’s Office.
New Adams County District Court judge takes oath
RITZVILLE — Andrea Russell was sworn in July 19 as the new Adams County District Court judge and started hearing cases Monday in Ritzville.
Grant County unemployment rate declines
MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County dropped between June 2020 and June 2021, and between May and June 2021, but the county’s economy may not be recovering as fast from the COVID-19 outbreak as the state’s eco…
Man drowns in Moses Lake irrigation canal
A 44-year-old man died Sunday after being swept away in a Moses Lake irrigation canal.
Girl likely drowned in pond near George
A 10-year-old Issaquah girl died Monday night after she slipped under the surface of a pond near George.
Ephrata structure fire kills two dogs
Two dogs died in a fire Sunday morning in Ephrata.
Bhutan fully vaccinates 90% of eligible adults within a week
GAUHATI, India (AP) — The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population within just seven days, its health ministry said Tuesday.
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leavin…