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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 …
Digging deep: Family roots are easy to find at the FamilySearch Center
MOSES LAKE — Figuring out family roots and heritage can be a daunting task, but there is help out there for those looking to see where their families came from…
Donation covers adoption fees at Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry
SOAP LAKE — A recent donation to Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry will make it easier for some folks to find their perfect furry companion.
Homes for Heroes would give homeownership help where it’s needed
OLYMPIA — A bill before the Washington Legislature could make it easier to house people who make a big difference on a small paycheck.
BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter’s not over yet, but you can almost see spring from here. Here are a few ways to get out and about this week in the Basin.
Hansen Road, Quincy basketball made news in January
MOSES LAKE — Traffic disruption in Moses Lake, historic numbers for a Quincy Jacks basketball player and a new Dancing with the Stars king are among the big st…
Intermodal terminal gets freight where it needs to go, supports Eastern WA economy
KENNEWICK — By definition, freight is something – goods of whatever kind, from fresh produce to sound system components – that is moved in bulk on trains, truc…
BBCC prepares for annual talent show
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is hosting their annual talent show, “Vikings Got Talent”, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wallenstein Theater. This s…
Check mates
EPHRATA — More than 100 students from across Grant and Adams counties gathered Saturday at Parkway School for the Annual Scholastic Chess Tournament, a long‑ru…
Miyo Koba loved her garden to the end
MOSES LAKE — Miyo Koba’s yard and garden were her pride and joy.
Football fun!
Football can be a really fun way to spend time with friends and family, whether that's playing the game yourself or watching a game in person or on TV. If you …
Deer doodle
Kekona submitted this completed picture of the deer we recently published for young readers to color and send in with a note about their favorite animal in the…
Dent bill aiming to address ag stress passes through committee
OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, that aims to reduce regulatory stress in the state’s agriculture community was voted out of the Hous…
STUDIO BASIN: Columbia Basin Foundation - $28K in 28 Days
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Foundation Executive Director Corinne Isaak stopped by to chat with Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller about a fundraiser for one…
Lawmakers hear testimony on Truth in Mental Health Coverage Act
OLYMPIA — A bill to streamline access to mental health has been introduced in this year’s session of the Washington Legislature.
‘By community people, for their community’
EPHRATA — Sixteen emerging community leaders from across North Central Washington graduated Wednesday evening from the Leadership Institute of NCW, a bilingual…