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From Portland animal shelter to GCSO K-9 unit—meet Nova, a dog with a nose for drugs
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has added a new four-legged member to its team. Nova, a nearly 2-year-…
For love of books: Moses Lake woman hopes to encourage literacy in kids
MOSES LAKE — Brenda Goodrich learned to love reading when she was a kid and she wants other kids to have that same opportunity.
Part 2: The Nature Conservancy forms new tactics to prevent eastern Washington wildfires
Restoration is one piece, though. Another is prevention.
River cruise winner
Michael Kask won the Columbia Basin Herald’s giveaway of a one-night stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and two tickets for a Saint Joe River cruise. The drawing…
School controversies: MLSD board passes a budget in heated meeting
During a sometimes contentious meeting, Moses Lake School Board passes a budget, decides to look for interim chief.
Homegrown talent: Performers take the stage for Downtown Open Mic Night
People brought out their blankets and chairs Thursday night to watch performers in Sinkiuse Square at the second Downtown Open Mic Night event in Moses Lake th…
Counting COVID-19 cases continues, can be tricky to tally
The count of the number of people in Grant and Adams counties who have COVID-19 continues even though reporting COVID-19 deaths can be difficult.
Making waves: Moses Lake artist builds popularity with her water paintings
MOSES LAKE — As Grant County Fair patrons made their way through the various venues and event buildings last week at the Grant County Fairgrounds, many might h…
West county irrigation season dates set
In the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Sept. 4 will be the last Saturday for ditchrides in this season, the district said.
ECBID sets dates to wind down season
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District recently announced the 2021 irrigation season will end Oct. 21.
Partial road closures anticipated during Love’s Travel Stop construction
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials are talking with the Washington Department of Transportation on ways to limit road closures in Mae Valley while construc…
Employees in some organizations may face insurance surcharges
MOSES LAKE — An announcement Wednesday by Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines that it will charge a monthly surcharge for employees who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be a harbinger of things to come.
In the spotlight: Moses Lake girl named Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
MOSES LAKE — Esther Roeber said she didn’t really think anything of it when Jennifer Gaddis said she would have to be a little late.
No timeline for repairs of Palouse to Cascades trail bridge
BEVERLY — A wildland fire Aug. 16 destroyed a second historic bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Beverly, meaning an existing detour will …
Grant County PUD seeks commissioner applicants
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners are seeking letters of interest and resumes from people to fill an open commission position, which must be appointed by Nov. 6 per state law.
Protest in Othello opposes mandates
OTHELLO — About 75 people gathered in front of the Othello School District office Monday evening to protest an order from Gov. Jay Inslee requiring most school…