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Xi Beta Xi raises money for Othello Food Bank
OTHELLO — The ladies of Xi Beta Xi showed their support for the Othello Food Bank last week, to the tune of $2,413…
Cops for Tots
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is focused on supporting local children this year with their revamped annual toy drive. “We had been doing thi…
Local bean bag champ eyes pro game
MOSES LAKE — We’ve seen the game at almost every outdoor community gathering: two or more players tossing bean bags at a board tilted up at an angle, aiming fo…
Illusion(s) of grandeur
OTHELLO — Illusion isn’t just her name—she’s the real deal. This sweet mixed-breed girl has so much love to give and is dreaming of a cozy forever home. Spayed…
Moses Lake firefighters meet the community with hot cocoa
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters held their Christmas community event at ground level this year. “The last few years, we’ve done what we call the campu…
Women combine talents to open businesses in shared space
MOSES LAKE — Three woman-owned businesses held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at their new location in Moses Lake Thursday. The office at 815 W. Third Ave.…
Mattawa Winter Festival includes crafts, cocoa and ugly sweaters
MATTAWA — Mattawa’s annual Winter Festival will take place Wednesday. “The goal is to bring families together to celebrate the holiday and to make crafts as…
Piano students to support orphans with recital
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake-area music students will perform to raise money for a Ukrainian orphanage, according to an announcement from piano teacher Marina Munte…
BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 12-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there, and there are holiday goings-on galore in the Basin. Here are a few things to make your…
CCS students spread Christmas cheer
MOSES LAKE — Students from Covenant Christian School in Moses Lake, along with teacher Valerie Parrott, delivered handmade Christmas ornaments to Monroe House …
Ephrata rings in the holidays with Bells on Basin on Saturday
EPHRATA — Bells on Basin will fill downtown Ephrata with holiday spirit Saturday, with games, shopping and a lighted parade. “It's a festive event that a lot…
Winterfest brings joy to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The annual Winterfest event in Soap Lake was a resounding success this year, organizers said, bringing together families and community members for …
Paw-sitively ho-ho-hoping for a forever home
MOSES LAKE — Meet Bella, a howl-iday-loving Siberian husky mix at Grant County Animal Outreach. This jolly good pup is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and rea…
Howl about you adopt Hurricane
OTHELLO — Hurricane, a small mixed-breed female pup, is looking for the perfect home. Her requirements are as follows: must be willing to give good pets, must …
Small-town miracle
OTHELLO — Othello showed its small-town holiday spirit Saturday at the town’s annual Miracle on Main Street. “When I first had the dream to start this even…
Moses Lake Ag Parade fills downtown with lights and cheer
MOSES LAKE — It was foggy and chilly in downtown Moses Lake Friday, but the community spirit was warm for the Downtown Ag Appreciation Parade and Street Party.…