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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-…
Oregon woman last seen in Ephrata still missing
EPHRATA — Police officers throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana are asking people to help them find a missing Prineville, Oregon, woman.
Women-run businesses to have second pop-up
More than 30 women-owned small businesses will have a Sunset Pop Up event from 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mi Casa Market, 723 W. Third Ave., in Moses Lake.
Commissioners postpone announcement on judges
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will announce their choices for two Grant County District Judge positions at 8:15 a.m. Monday.
Who can respond? New use-of-force law changes police work in Moses Lake; police chief warns of limitations
“This was an unprecedented year in the legislature when it comes to police reform,” said Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr at a recent city council meeting.
A fitting farewell: Scout troop lays tattered flags to rest
MOSES LAKE — Chance Morris and his fellow Boy Scouts of America in Troop 777 faced something of a dilemma.
A leader remembered: Moses Lake, Confederated Colville Tribes unveil new banners honoring Chief Moses downtown
Before the mural of Chief Moses on his horse and the basalt pillars of Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake, the Downtown Moses Lake Association, along with …
Let freedom ring: Othello gathers for nation’s birthday celebration
OTHELLO — A sunny day, the nation’s birthday, a real chance to get out for the first time in 15 months – there were plenty of reasons to celebrate. And the Oth…
Mattawa reaches agreement with city’s former police chief
The Mattawa City Council approved and ratified Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya’s settlement agreement with former police chief Joe Harris during a city council meeting Thursday.
More than just a blast: Folks relish Freedom Fest, being together
MOSES LAKE — When asked about what the Fourth of July means, Moses Lake Freedom Fest attendees listed many different responses: honoring service members, celeb…
Othello water test project continues
OTHELLO — After about three months, most of the water pumped from an irrigation canal, treated and then pumped into the aquifer serving the city of Othello is staying put, which could give residents more water, if …
Basketball, volleyball return to Othello’s Independence Day celebration
OTHELLO — After a long absence, volleyball and three-on-three basketball returned to the Othello Independence Day celebration Saturday.
Warden man gets 23 years after guilty plea
SPOKANE — A Warden man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in late March to child sex trafficking and possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the U.S. De…
Fighting to save every drop of water
QUINCY — “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.”
Riding home: Rodeo family returns for Coulee City Last Stand
Shane Proctor, of Grand Coulee, has ridden bulls in professional rodeos across the globe. Of them all, Coulee City PRCA Last Stand Rodeo was one of the most ne…
Grant County to test ballot counting system in run-up to August primary
EPHRATA — As voters across Grant County prepare to cast ballots in the Aug. 3 primary election, the Grant County Auditor’s Office is going to test the county’s…