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Deer doodle
Deer are one of the most common animals in the Inland and Pacific Northwest, including in the Columbia Basin. Colo…
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and signs that the vaccines' effecti…
Georgia board to review Fulton elections, takeover possible
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Election Board on Wednesday took a step toward a possible eventual takeover of elections in the state’s most populous county under a process outlined in the state’s sweeping
Mullah's rise charts Taliban's long road back to power
The Taliban's top political leader, who made a triumphal return to Afghanistan this week, battled the U.S. and its allies for decades but then signed a landmark peace agreement with the Trump administration.
UK's Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat
LONDON (AP) — In a packed, emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday from lawmakers across the political spectrum of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the …
Eager for ribbons: People celebrate opening day at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — A cool breeze blew across Grant County as members of the American Legion hoisted the flag on the first day of the Grant County Fair.
Final ballot count sets races for city council, school board
EPHRATA — The Aug. 3 primary election was certified Tuesday, with some tight races in Grant and Adams counties.
Mustang roundups fuel deepening debate as drought grips West
TOOELE, Utah (AP) — The sound of the helicopter propeller thundered across the horizon as it dipped down toward mustangs dotting the golden brown plain. The horses burst into a gallop at the machine's approach, the…
Demolition derby driver gets ready for tonight’s chaos
Just days away from competing in the Northwest Ag Demolition Derby tonight at the Moses Lake Roundup, Kody Vandeweghe of Moses Lake puts the final touches on a…
In the bag: Rotary Club of Moses Lake helps families with Backpacks 4 Kids event
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Rotary Club of Moses Lake gathered Aug. 10 at Larson Heights Elementary School to put together backpacks filled with school supplie…
Moses Lake student named to Eastern Oregon dean’s list
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Simeon Hickman of Moses Lake was named to the dean’s list at Eastern Oregon University for the 2021 spring term.
Port of Ephrata commissioners continue to mull sale for jail
EPHRATA — Port of Ephrata commissioners have not set a timeline for their decision on whether to sell property to Grant County for the county to build a new ja…
Health district links more COVID-19 cases to festival
The Grant County Health District announced Tuesday there were 112 more cases of COVID-19 linked to the Watershed Musical Festival July 30-Aug. 1 in George, bringing the total to more than 230.
A legacy remembered: Othello wrestling community reflects on death of Hall of Fame coach Ruben Martinez
The Othello High School wrestling community lost an icon Aug. 12, with the death of former Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame head wre…
Othello council to discuss ADU ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission and Othello City Council decided to have a joint meeting to discuss a new ordinance addressing auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs), after a draft ordinance was presented at a r…
Wahluke School District students back in class Aug. 30
MATTAWA — After 18 months of remote instruction or part-time classes, Wahluke School District students return to the classroom full-time Aug. 30.