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'Man up'
MOSES LAKE — When the rodeo riders wear purple, that means it’s time to man up. “Man Up" is for awareness of do…
MLK essay contest winners announced
MOSES LAKE – During the Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event Monday, the winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay writing contes…
Adopt a lap warmer, or three, today
OTHELLO – These three pups were surrendered to Adams County Pet Rescue. The rescue doesn’t know anything about the breed besides the assumption they are a comb…
Royal Middle schooler honored for saving classmate
ROYAL CITY — A quick-thinking student saved a choking classmate’s life at Royal Middle School Jan. 9. Seventh-grader Alangel Baeza was honored at a school …
Lavender donation honors late food bank director
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Food Bank received a different kind of donation Thursday. Joe Downs, owner of Lavender Ranch near Quincy, donated 70 bundles of…
Distinguished gentleman looking for delightful family
MOSES LAKE – Lincoln, a dapper senior boy, is looking for a cozy home to spend the rest of his days. He is a bit stubborn but also independent, sweet and lovin…
Pillar Rock Fitness opens in Othello
OTHELLO — The owners of Pillar Fitness, the first business in a long-vacant building on Othello’s Main Street, cut the ribbon Friday and immediately got to wor…
Dovely dog determined to find a dashing dwelling
Dovesong is a sweet girl looking for a loving family to take her home. She is a shepherd mix located in Othello. She is vaccinated and spayed and ready to go h…
Trade school scholarship auction coming Feb. 15 in Mattawa
MATTAWA — The Sven Legacy Foundation will hold a fundraiser silent auction Feb. 15 near Mattawa, complete with food, drinks, music and lots to bid on. The …
Home solar can trim bills, but research before installing
EPHRATA — With the cost of everything going up, some homeowners want to embrace self-sufficiency in energy by mounting solar panels on their roofs to generate …
Basin Events for Jan. 17-25
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s chilly out there, so be sure to bundle up when you’re outside between events this week. Here are a few things to check out:
CA fires a good reminder for WA homeowners to check their insurance policies
(The Center Square) – Devastating fires continued to burn across Southern California Wednesday, with homes and other buildings destroyed in Los Angeles County.…
Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase
(The Center Square) – As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, some lawmak…
Building permits for Jan. 17, 2025
Unincorporated Grant County Dec. 12-31
Queen Kaylee
EPHRATA — There’s a new queen in Moses Lake, and she’s got Ephrata roots. Kaylee Stump, 20, of Ephrata was named the 2025 Miss Moses Lake Roundup in Novemb…
A shepherd snack who smiles back
Peanut Butter, a young pup, is a sweet goofy guy looking for a permanent home. The little snack of a dog weighs around 55 pounds, microchipped and neutered. He…