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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…
WA DOH launches winter seasonal hazards dashboard
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has launched a new winter seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed about public health an…
New year, new home for Burt!
Burt spent 758 days, more than two years, in the care of Grant County Animal Outreach. As of Thursday, he has found a home. There are still plenty of dogs and …
Fixing the damage
MOSES LAKE — It was, as they say, a dark and stormy night. Now it’s the next morning, and you’re looking with dismay at the tree that the wind sent crashing in…
MLK Jr. program to take place Jan. 20
MOSES LAKE — The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program will take place Jan. 20, according to committee President Miranda Bridges, celebrating the life and …
Bill headed to WA Legislature would allow private family cemeteries
OLYMPIA — Washington could allow family burial plots on private property, according to a statement from the office of Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, who prefiled …
Wave with a smile
Introducing Wave, a beautiful doggo with a pretty much permanent smile and eyes that light up like high beams on a dark Basin night. Wave is currently hanging …
Warm Winter looking for a place to purr
Winter is seven months old and full of energy for playtime and love for snuggle time. He is fully vaccinated and neutered and ready to find his furr-ever home …
Basin events for January 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s a brand-new year and there are lots of things to do around the Basin. Here are a few ideas:
New year? New dog? Help give Omi a fur-ever home
MOSES LAKE – Omikron, also known as Omi, is a three-month-old spunky pup looking for a family for the new year. He gets along well with other dogs and loves sq…
Ephrata PD finds pup, looking for owners
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department found this sweet unnamed girl Dec. 17 and have been taking care of her since because surrounding shelters are full. The…
Carniceria La Nueva
MOSES LAKE — There’s a new Mexican store coming to town, and it’s got a twist: drive-thru service. Construction has been underway since August on a buildin…
Respiratory virus season is here, GCHD says
MOSES LAKE — Winter is here – as of Dec. 21 it was official - and so is one of its faithful companions, flu season. The Grant County Health District announced …
Basin events for Dec. 27 - Jan. 4
COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that Christmas is over and the new year is just around the corner, does it seem like there’s nothing to do? Think again. Here are a few th…
Othello, ACSO, WSP officers bring holiday cheer
OTHELLO – Blue and red lights flashed, and sirens blared down East Main Street in Othello Saturday before turning into the Walmart parking lot. A handful of po…
GALLERY: Celebration of holiday season in Mattawa
MATTAWA — Children and parents filled the Wahluke High School cafeteria to make ornaments and color pictures, take pictures with Santa, try to eat a doughnut w…