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GCAO lowers fees to help older pets find ‘forever Valentines’
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach is hoping the community will open its hearts and homes to the shelter’s …
Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basenji mix is the whole holiday feast: neutered, …
‘Our favorite time of year’
MOSES LAKE — The heavy police presence outside local stores recently wasn’t because of a crime wave. It was police officers engaging in their favorite annual e…
Chimney maintenance is essential for safety
MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a pleasant atmosphere. But …
BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home with their families or at the church of their c…
Overdraft is ready to merge assets with you
MOSES LAKE — This holiday season, diversify your portfolio with purrs. Overdraft is a big, lovable cat who is fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Over…
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. “We held a holiday auction,” said Xi Be…
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 …