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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-…
Man pleads not guilty in double murder case
A Moses Lake man pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm…
Archaeology of Holy Land subject of weekend lecture in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Archaeological discoveries in the Holy Land and the stories they tell will be the subject of a free lecture at 6 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, 322 Division St. S.
Legislators impressed during tour of port
MOSES LAKE — A group of state legislators visited the Port of Moses Lake last week as part of a tour organized by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, to help legislat…
Vaccinations ordered: Protesters gather to challenge mask, vaccine mandates
MOSES LAKE — At a Wednesday mid-afternoon press conference, Gov. Jay Inslee announced all K-12 teachers, university instructors, and early learning teachers wo…
Inside the fair: Showing success requires preparation
MOSES LAKE — Showing a fair animal is something of a partnership between animal and owner.
Demo Derby introduces first-ever compact event
The Northwest Ag Demolition Derby kicked off the Moses Lake Roundup events Tuesday night with dust and smoke flying inside the arena at the Grant County Fairgr…
Eager for ribbons: People celebrate opening day at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — A cool breeze blew across Grant County as members of the American Legion hoisted the flag on the first day of the Grant County Fair.
Final ballot count sets races for city council, school board
EPHRATA — The Aug. 3 primary election was certified Tuesday, with some tight races in Grant and Adams counties.
Demolition derby driver gets ready for tonight’s chaos
Just days away from competing in the Northwest Ag Demolition Derby tonight at the Moses Lake Roundup, Kody Vandeweghe of Moses Lake puts the final touches on a…
In the bag: Rotary Club of Moses Lake helps families with Backpacks 4 Kids event
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Rotary Club of Moses Lake gathered Aug. 10 at Larson Heights Elementary School to put together backpacks filled with school supplie…
Port of Ephrata commissioners continue to mull sale for jail
EPHRATA — Port of Ephrata commissioners have not set a timeline for their decision on whether to sell property to Grant County for the county to build a new ja…
Health district links more COVID-19 cases to festival
The Grant County Health District announced Tuesday there were 112 more cases of COVID-19 linked to the Watershed Musical Festival July 30-Aug. 1 in George, bringing the total to more than 230.
A legacy remembered: Othello wrestling community reflects on death of Hall of Fame coach Ruben Martinez
The Othello High School wrestling community lost an icon Aug. 12, with the death of former Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame head wre…
Othello council to discuss ADU ordinance
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission and Othello City Council decided to have a joint meeting to discuss a new ordinance addressing auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs), after a draft ordinance was presented at a r…
Wahluke School District students back in class Aug. 30
MATTAWA — After 18 months of remote instruction or part-time classes, Wahluke School District students return to the classroom full-time Aug. 30.