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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-…
National Night Out returns to Moses Lake
The Moses Lake Police Department is joining departments nationwide in hosting National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign meant to promote partnership with the police.
Two found dead Saturday near Moses Lake
Two people were found dead just before noon Saturday in the 8000 block of Road 18 Northeast near Moses Lake and a likely suspect in their deaths is in custody,…
Watching water: Moses Lake conservation measures extended through September
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted Tuesday to extend the city’s conservation measures permanently from the beginning of June to the end of Septembe…
BBCC summer job fair draws varied interest
MOSES LAKE — Brandy Valdez and Hunter Barnett were among several hundred who came to the summer job fair at Big Bend Community College Thursday with the goal o…
Tooth Fairy Experience makes stops in Moses Lake
The tooth fairy made a magical stop in Moses Lake on Monday, visiting children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Columbia Basin’s McGraw Clubhouse and North Ele…
On their toes: Ballet Academy of Moses Lake owners share passion for dance
MOSES LAKE — On the corner of South Beech Street and Third Avenue in Moses Lake, one can typically find toes tapping and dancers twirling inside the studio at …
Health officers advise people wear masks indoors
Public health officers announced Thursday they recommended residents wear a mask in indoor public places and practice physical distancing when possible due to the “rapidly increasing spread of COVID-19 in Washingto…
MLPD to hold National Night Out
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department will present National Night Out Against Crime 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at McCosh Park.
Tight supply: Questions unanswered as to why airplane fuel is hard to find in eastern Washington, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — In mid-July, the Grant County International Airport almost ran out of fuel.
County commissioners close work release center
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners voted Tuesday to permanently close the Grant County Work Release Center.
Sound teaching: New technology helps educators be heard in class
MOSES LAKE — After 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the lockdowns and restrictions on business and public gatherings, it’s becoming something of a …
Samaritan commissioners award roof repair contract
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $199,378 contract to Spokane Valley-based Jimmy’s Roofing to replace a section of the roof at Samaritan Hospital.
Candidates face issues: Seven running for Moses Lake School Board talk about local control, communication at forum
MOSES LAKE — Improving the way the Moses Lake School District communicates with the community and how the district should respond to state mandates regarding g…
Homeward bound: Networks help Adams County Pet Rescue find new homes for animals
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue employee Giselle Hernandez has a warning for people when they go out to the kennels.
Local spirits: Moses Lake Distillery begins pouring for the public
MOSES LAKE — As the sun set on Moses Lake behind Midway Pub on Broadway Avenue, patrons could catch Zachary Hughes, owner of Moses Lake Distillery, in the back…