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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
NCHA Weekend comes to Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - The National Cutting Horse Association hosted its NCHA Weekend event at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, bringing in riders from …
VA health records bill signed into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray designed to improve transparency in the way the Vetera…
Roe overturned: State by state impacts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead…
Levi Bisnett
MOSES LAKE - Levi Bisnett wants Moses Lake to be recreationist and pedestrian-friendly. As a project surveyor with the city, he gets a chance to make that visi…
MLFD gets grant for hazardous response team
MOSES LAKE — it’s a Thursday afternoon in the Safeway parking lot, and a trio of Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters stands around an old white Cadillac. …
Wash. AG announces retail crime task force
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the creation of a statewide Organized Retail Crime theft Task Force Thursday to improve collaborat…
Rancher groups poised to fight proposed legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The passage of a pair of bills designed to improve regulation of U.S. cattle and beef markets has prompted concerns among some national and …
Forecast raises state revenue $1.46 billion
OLYMPIA — A new report from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council estimates an increase of $1.46 billion in tax collections for the state’s current two-year budget, which was passed in 2021. …
McDonald’s seeking Washington Workers
OLYMPIA — McDonald’s is looking for a few good workers to staff its restaurants in Washington. In fact, in a press release, the company said it is inviting 4,300 job seekers looking for summer work to apply for …
State laws force change in Samaritan financial assistance rules
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare will change some of its patient financial assistance provisions July 1 in response to changes in Washington law. The changes …
Field day returns to WSU wheat farm
LIND — Washington State University wheat researcher Mike Pumphrey said that after last year’s drought and heat wave, he simply did not expect it to rain as muc…
Del Red Hydro Races held in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The Del Red Hydro Races took to the waters of Soap Lake this weekend, with boats from across the country making their way to Central Washington for…
Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming
While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months m…
Meals on Wheels holds fan drive
SPOKANE - Meals on Wheels Spokane said they are holding their annual fan drive to help keep seniors cool this summer, according to a press release.
Hydro races return to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - The Del Red Hydro Races were held Saturday and Sunday on the waters of Soap Lake. The event weathered a little bit of rain, wind and sunshine over…