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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 …
SENIOR EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Shake the chill out of your bones and head out this month for auctions, free movie screenings and more. Here are some things happening for sen…
Sometimes, dementia care is best done by professionals
MOSES LAKE — Dementia is hard on the person suffering from it, but those who care for them have a tough row to hoe as well, said Karisti Cox, living sales spec…
A grumpy-cute classic
MOSES LAKE — Gertrude may look a little purr‑plexed, but don’t be fooled, she’s a total sweetheart in disguise. This 4‑year‑old exotic shorthair is spayed, vac…
New doc in town
MOSES LAKE — The name on the sign will be different, but there’s a new hand on the wheel at Moses Lake Family Dentistry. After almost 30 years, Dr. Craig Harde…
WA lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to preserve the state’s historic apples
OLYMPIA — As the nation’s top apple producer, Washington is best known for varieties such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious. But acros…
Deer doodle
Deer are one of the most common animals in the Inland and Pacific Northwest, including in the Columbia Basin. Color the photo above, snap a picture or scan it,…
Take a wander, see a wonder
MOSES LAKE — Living in Central Washington has a lot of perks, and one of those is the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
A cute little bean
MOSES LAKE — Pinto is a pretty girl who is just over two years old and a bit under 24 pounds. Fully grown, she is up to date on all of her shots, has been spay…
After decades of struggle, local man finds stability through Community Court
EPHRATA — Wednesday afternoon, as supporters filled the Grant County Community Courtroom, 54‑year‑old Johnny Metzker walked to the front of the room to accept …
GALLERY: Columbia Middle School Cheer celebrates victory
MOSES LAKE — The Frontier Columbia Middle School Cheer squads competed at the Battle at the Lake cheer competition at Moses Lake High School Saturday where bot…
A bit of 'cattitude'
MOSES LAKE — Pumpkin is a three‑year‑old, large, orange‑and‑black beauty who’s ready to pounce her way into your heart. She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped,…
Ultimutt good boy
MOSES LAKE — Meet Tucker, this 3‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully prepared to fetch himself a forever family. In h…
BASIN EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re swinging into February with lots to do in the Basin. Here’s a little of what’s happening this month.
‘Showing their Tiger stripes’
EPHRATA — Columbia Ridge Elementary School’s Lego Robotics team, Ridge Robotics, earned the Engineering Excellence award at this year’s state competition, held…
Multi-family properties sell a little differently from single-family homes
MOSES LAKE — Buying and selling one home is complicated enough. But when the property comprises five or 10 or 20 homes, that’s a little different “It takes…