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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-…
Policy debate: MLSD inches closer to equity policy
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake School Board inched closer to completing a final district statement and policy on equity at a sometimes fraught meeting …
ML shop rallies after COVID-19 setback
MOSES LAKE — Acashia Crowell was all set to close her downtown business, children’s clothing and toy store Tyke’s 2 Kid’s last month.
Local brewery celebrates 2-year anniversary with Learn 2 Brew
MOSES LAKE — July marks two years since Squirrel Fight Artisan Brewing’s grand opening at 530 W. Valley Road, Suite N, in Moses Lake, and it celebrated Saturda…
Working together: Community support helped Ephrata School District pandemic response
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne said he was very proud of the way the district responded to the challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak, …
State treasurer takes the long-term view
MOSES LAKE — It’s one of the most important offices no one has ever heard of.
Northrup Fire 65% contained; evacuation notices lifted
All evacuation notices for the Northrup Fire were lifted at 6 p.m. Sunday, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office alert.
‘Land, labor and lumber’ raise home construction costs
MOSES LAKE — Even people who aren’t building houses have heard about it – the startling rise in the cost of building a house.
Northrup Canyon Fire burns hundreds of acres, draws state mobilization
The fire was estimated at 300 acres and threatens structures and wheat. Level 2 and 3 evacuations were in effect.
Sworn in: Gwinn takes oath as Grant County District Court judge
EPHRATA — Brian Gwinn was sworn in Thursday as Grant County District Court judge in front of a packed house in the Grant County District Court courtroom.
Law enforcement agencies struggle with new laws
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox believes the host of laws passed this spring by the Washington Legislature governing how police operate are going to make life in this small community more difficult.
Downtown fun: Better Block event draws big crowds in Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Better Block event July 16 and 17 drew about 1,000 people each day, according to Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce officials.
Step by step: Dance FX owner, instructor teaches confidence and grace
MOSES LAKE — Toby Black has taught and trained generations of dancers and performers at Dance FX and Scholastic FX dance studio and preschool in Moses Lake.
REC eyes reopening, upgrading in Moses Lake
OSLO, NORWAY — REC Silicon remains committed to reopening its Moses Lake production plant by the end of 2023 and is even considering making a major upgrade to the facility, according to REC Silicon President and CE…
More protection: Department of Fish and Wildlife receives funds to protect shrubsteppe
Because of last year’s immense fire-scar on land vital to vulnerable and endangered animal populations in the Columbia Basin, state legislators passed a Shrubs…
Fairgrounds officials look at adding commercial kitchen
MOSES LAKE — A project to build a new restroom at the Grant County Fairgrounds may be expanded to include a new commercial kitchen.