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Double dose of adoptable adorable
SOAP LAKE – Lily, left, and Misa, right, are a bonded pair of sisters who are looking for their forever home. The …
Teen writers wanted for library fiction contest
WENATCHEE — North Central Washington Libraries is accepting submissions for the 2025 Teen Short Fiction Competition. NCW Libraries oversees the operation of li…
‘We owe it to them’
MOSES LAKE — The need for New Hope’s and Kids Hope’s services is growing, but the money to fund them isn’t, according to Director Suzi Fode. “Overall … my …
Ephrata PD joins BlueBridge Alliance to foster community ties
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department announced its partnership Tuesday with the BlueBridge Alliance, an initiative aimed at enhancing community relations by…
St. Rose of Lima, Young Ladies Institute partner for blood drive
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is once again uniting its community for a noble cause. On April 16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Young Ladies Inst…
Jacks best Goats 4-1
QUINCY – The Quincy Jacks beat the Chelan Goats 4-1 Tuesday night to gain their first win of the season on the pitch. Freshman Joel Flores said their grea…
Ephrata High’s Smith named student of the month
EPHRATA — Devin Smith, a sophomore at Ephrata High School, has been recognized as one of the EHS February Students of the Month, a recognition bestowed by his …
Funding a challenge for some Adams Co. projects
RITZVILLE — The second phase of a project to upgrade Schoonover Road that Adams County officials thought had received federal funding may not be getting it aft…
Ritzville offers parks, museums and more
RITZVILLE — For a town of about 1,800, Ritzville has a lot to do. There are museums, golf and a water park, as well as historic walks and buildings to explore.
Respite from violence: New Hope shelter offers escape for domestic abuse victims
MOSES LAKE — More than 500 people find help at New Hope on an annual basis as they work to escape domestic violence situations and abusive relationships that c…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Minors and the media
As we report the news, my staff and I often find that we cover sensitive issues, and unfortunately, they often involve minors.
Moses Lake man arrested, confesses to killing roommate
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail Tuesday after he told police he had killed his roommate about a week earlier.
Tigers lose on walkoff in close game against Wenatchee
EPHRATA - The Ephrata Tigers softball team lost to Wenatchee 6-5 in a tight game Tuesday. Ephrata was up 5-3 going into the bottom of the seventh, but Wenatche…
Minnie is looking for her permanent home
OTHELLO – Minnie, a husky mix sticks out her tongue for people to delicately place treats upon it. She will also accept ear scratches; tummy rubs or a full bod…
WA gun bill could have major implications for Grant Co. Fair
OLYMPIA — A Washington State Senate bill to ban firearms in public areas where children may be present had its first hearing in the House Civil Rights and Judi…