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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-…
Precautions necessary to avoid harmful effects of sun
Summer, with long days filled with sunshine. It’s so tempting to just soak it up, but that might not be the best idea.
Interviews set for district court judge candidates
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners will interview five candidates for two open Grant County District Court positions Wednesday.
Grant County Jail escapee still on loose
A Grant County Jail inmate who escaped Sunday was apparently still on the loose Monday evening.
Celebrating independence
A red blast lights up the sky over Moses Lake during the Moses Lake Freedom Fest fireworks show Sunday night.
Freedom Fest: Moses Lake celebrates
Putting on a Freedom Fest this year wasn’t guaranteed until about four weeks ago.
Moses Lake OKs plan for transportation
The Moses Lake City Council recently approved the Transportation Improvement Program, a six-year plan including new pavement, intersection studies, several roa…
Marines to practice over Moses Lake
If it’s a little louder in Moses Lake beginning Wednesday, it’s because portions of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing will be in town — over it, actually — as part of a major military exercise for the first time in Mose…
Perez hired as permanent Othello School District superintendent
Interim Othello School District superintendent Pete Perez has been hired as its permanent superintendent, as Othello School Board members unanimously approved …
On the right track: Record number of riders out for Moses Lake BMX at weekend races
Moses Lake BMX hosted a record number of riders for Gold Cup and Washington State Cup series events June 26-27 at the Moses Lake BMX Track.
Quincy teen injured in Whitman County
A Quincy teen was injured Saturday evening in a collision, about nine miles west of Colfax, when his motorcycle veered off the road, according to the Washingto…
BBCC to hold late-July job fair
Big Bend Community College has scheduled a rare summer job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29 at the community college’s Masto Conference Center (7611 Bolling St. NE).
Fireworks truck destroyed by fire
A professional pyrotechnic company’s box truck burned early Sunday morning, just south of Ephrata, according to Grant County Fire District 13.
Grant County Jail inmate escapes
A Grant County Jail inmate escaped Sunday evening, according to an alert from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Record-breaking hot weather sears region
Sometimes being a part of history is uncomfortable.
County decides not to ban fireworks
Grant County Commissioners decided against banning the use of fireworks over the July 4 weekend, following an extensive discussion Thursday afternoon.