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Meet Twizzle
Twizzle is going to work her way into your hizzle … er, heart. She’s an adult Australian cattle dog, blue heeler a…
New Ephrata Post Office planned in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
Othello Seahawks House gets a visit from 12 Tour
OTHELLO — The sun shone bright on the three-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot, two-story on East Oak in this small farming community in central Washington.
Soil quality benefits us all
Soil quality or soil health is a reflection of the soil’s ability to support plants and animals, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and support human health and habitation. It covers a wide range of interre…
Daytime bombing practice near ML in 1941
A bombing range was established near Moses Lake in 1941. Planes from Geiger Army Air Base in Spokane would use the range. Of course, only practice bombs were u…
Special Star Pageant a place to shine
MOSES LAKE - Beauty pageants are known for being glittery, glamorous extravaganzas. But if there’s ever been one more out-and-out joyful than the Special Star …
Was it Shragg or Schrag?
E-mail from Cheryl
Larkspur (delphinium) is toxic for livestock
This week we are going to talk about delphinium, also called larkspur. We have gotten several questions on this plant last year, especially from farmers and ra…
Power of the powwow comes to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — When the people dance, they stay connected: One earth, one Mother, moving to the heartbeat of the drum.
Planting the perfect patio container
In the garden nursery, you will be looking for plants to create a design plan that includes thrillers, fillers and spillers for your patio container. Choose plants that are suitable for where the container will be …
Homeschoolers take a hike
The event is always refreshing, with the youngsters excited to explore a new area, which they have never seen before. I call it the Homeschoolers’ Annual Hike.…
Japanese knotweed: Fallopia japonica
This week we are going to talk about Japanese knotweed. This noxious weed is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. This plant has hollow stems and looks like bamboo at a glance. Japanese knotweed will grow…
Back in the swim
MOSES LAKE — It’s here. At last. Summer is finally – almost – here. No coat, no snow, no ice, sit out in the yard, sleeveless shirts, sandals, open the windows…
No-till vegetable gardening
Home gardeners are well aware of the value of good healthy soil needed to grow nutritious vegetables and fruits. Cleaning up debris and weeds in the vegetable garden in preparation for spring planting is very impor…
Dam and reservoir considered in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
Dragon's Game Cave: A place of fun, adventure and acceptance
MOSES LAKE — Through these doors are tales of adventure. Through these doors are tales of triumph, victory and defeat. One can also find tales of solace and ac…