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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-…
Building, vehicles destroyed in fire
An old Cenex building and several vehicles were destroyed Saturday night by fire in Royal Camp.
Adams County commissioners interview candidate
RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioners will interview the lone candidate for the job of Adams County Clerk, Katie Sloan, at 3 p.m. today.
Four injured in rollover collision
Four people were injured Saturday afternoon when the van they were in struck a trailer and rolled on state Route 17, near Warden.
State resources tapped to help fight wildfire in Adams County
Firefighters on the Lind Fire near Lind, in Adams County, will have help from state resources, as the Washington State Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan …
Leaving for vacation? Take time to secure your home
MOSES LAKE — After 16 months or so – a long, long time, anyway – of being confined to home, people can finally get out and about, maybe take that vacation planned for last summer.
One person’s throwaways become another’s treasures
For gardeners, finding the right look and aesthetic for the landscape of plants and flowers is often half of the fun, or trouble.
Road report card: Moses Lake’s busy intersections will only get busier, says a consulting firm
MOSES LAKE — As Seattle-based BERK Consulting Inc. analyzes land use projections in Moses Lake, Perteet, an infrastructure consulting firm with offices in the …
Inslee creates ‘bridge’ on eviction moratorium
OLYMPIA — As the state’s eviction moratorium prepares to end on June 30, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a short-term “bridge” to help both renters and l…
Star’s solace: Moses Lake mother, nursing student finds comfort in crafty business
For many people, finding a creative or artistic hobby this past year offered a getaway from the stress and troubles of daily life. For Star Arntson, of Moses L…
Masquers to hold auditions
After wrapping up its first production in nearly a year with “Present Laughter” in late May and early June, Masquers Theater is gearing up for its next production with auditions set for 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at…
Allied Arts, Masquers receive grant funding
Nearly $11 million in recovery grants began being distributed to over 700 nonprofits this week, including Columbia Basin Allied Arts in Moses Lake and Masquers Theater in Soap Lake.
Big Bend Community College celebrates with drive-thru ceremony
MOSES LAKE — After a year when classes were online, Big Bend Community College graduates received their diplomas in person June 18.
Adams County Commission seeks district court judge replacement
RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioners hope to appoint a new Adams County District Court Judge in early July, if not before, as current district court judge Adalia Hille announced her retirement effective June 30.
Ready to open: Confluence Health is growing in Moses Lake; 7,000-square-foot clinic complete
MOSES LAKE — A new Confluence Health facility opens for patients Monday.
Keeping a fun hobby flying: RC Modelers take to the skies
MOSES LAKE — A little ways south of town, past where Road K goes from pavement to gravel, there’s a tiny little airport.