Legals for April, 25 2023

Protecting pets from heartworm

April is recognized as National Heartworm Awareness Month as a reminder to protect our furry friends against heartworm disease before mosquito season peaks during the summer. To understand the importance of preventing heartworm disease, pet owners should first understand how heartworms grow and are detected...

Legals for April, 24 2023

Legals for April, 21 2023

Bill to address health care staffing signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill to help address the healthcare staffing shortage by mitigating unmanageable patient loads and worker burnout was signed into law Thursday. “By creating an enforcement mechanism with real penalties, we can ensure safe-staffing standards are followed rather than ignored, allowing workers to do their jobs safely and provide our loved ones the quality care they deserve,” said Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, sponsor of the bill...

WSU veterinarians: Marijuana is not pet-friendly

PULLMAN — April 20th — a day associated with cannabis-oriented celebrations in the U.S. — and Washington State University veterinarians are providing some tips to pet owners to keep their animals safe. Keep pot, edibles, and everything else out of reach of your pets. Consider a secure container that can’t be opened if the box is dropped, chewed on, or played with...

Abortion med bill passes WA Senate committee

OLYMPIA – A bill intended to safeguard access to abortion medication passed the Washington State Senate. “The people of Washington have demonstrated time and again — in polls and at the ballot box — that we support the right to reproductive freedom,” said Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), the bill’s sponsor. “But that right means nothing without actual access to care.” ...

Child malnutrition guide mandated

OLYMPIA – A bill designed to help state child protection workers identify the signs of child malnutrition was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee last week. “It was a good bill,” said Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, a secondary sponsor of the bill...

Bridge safety bill signed into law

“Zack’s Law” moves forward with unanimous votes from both chambers

OLYMPIA – Signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, House Bill 1004 aims to deter bridge jumping by installing signs on or near bridges that provide information about the dangers of jumping from bridges and cold-water shock drowning. “These signs are meant to provide more information than just a ‘no jumping’ sign so that people can better understand the hazards related to a particular location,” the bill states...

Moses Lake Roundup to raffle demo derby experience

MOSES LAKE – Have you wanted to participate in a demolition derby, but didn’t have a car? The Moses Lake Roundup has a solution for that. Along with sponsor Brandon Douglass from Windermere Real Estate, the Moses Lake Roundup is auctioning off an opportunity to participate in the Agri-Service Demo Derby by driving a 1974 Camaro Demo Car...

Cleanup time

MOSES LAKE — Jennifer Shipman and her daughter Tiffany were busy helping sweep the alley between Broadway and Third Avenue Saturday morning, all part of the effort by both the Downtown Moses Lake Association and the City of Moses Lake to clean up the city. “I try to help whenever I can,” said Shipman, a commercial loan officer with Banner Bank in Moses Lake. “Whenever I can fit it into my schedule, I try to help out.”

Legals for April, 14 2023

Two ag bills pass WA House

OLYMPIA – A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, aimed at supporting the state’s agriculture community passed the state House Wednesday. “Our farmers do a lot to feed not only Washingtonians, but Americans everywhere, and people around the world,” said Torres. Torres represents Washington’s 15th Legislative District which includes portions of Yakima, Franklin, Benton, Grant and Adams counties. According to a statement from Torres’ office, the House unanimously approved Senate Bill 5156 to help support the next generation of Washington farmers by expanding the state’s farm-internship program.

Moses Lake fire assumed to have taken one life

MOSES LAKE – A residential structure fire late Wednesday night is still under investigation but is assumed to have taken one life. Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman said the 911 call came in just after 1 a.m. “We had a little bit of wind last night, but fire units as well as deputies were able to see the flames as they were traveling there so it was well involved at the time of the call,” said Foreman. Four adult occupants of the home, located in the 2900 block of Road D.9 Northeast in Moses Lake, were able to escape but one adult was unaccounted for.

The Bicycle Shop

Moses Lake store offers vehicles to adventure in the Basin

MOSES LAKE — Bill Spark said he had already retired a few years ago when his son called him and said there was a business opportunity in Moses Lake. “He said, ‘Hey dad, we have this chance to buy this bicycle shop,’” said Spark, 81. “And so we got involved together, and we did it together for maybe a year or two. And then my son decided he wasn’t making enough money.” Spark’s son went back to driving truck for a living, while Spark stayed in Moses Lake. “So I took over the shop,” Spark said...

Legals for April, 13 2023

WA House passes police pursuit bill

Legislators, law enforcement consider bill, "too small a step forward."

OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives voted this week to approve a measure that will restore vehicular pursuits for police under certain circumstances. “This important legislation will make incremental improvements to the 2021 law that severely restricts the possibility of suspects being pursued by law enforcement,” said Steven D. Strachan, executive director Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs...

Safety Foreman

GCSO public information officer works to keep Grant Co. safe and informed

EPHRATA – Kyle Foreman helps the Grant County Sheriff’s Office keep the public informed of significant situations, crimes and how to be prepared for an emergency. His role as a public information officer ensures accurate information from the sheriff’s office gets out quickly. “He kind of set the standard of what it looks like for law enforcement communicating and sending good, vital information to the media,” said Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete...

Legals for April, 12 2023

Mavs split doubleheader to Eastmont

EAST WENATCHEE – After falling 2-1 in extra innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday to Eastmont, the Moses Lake Mavericks came out strong in the nightcap to ride out to a 5-3 win over the Wildcats. “I think the biggest thing was we didn’t come prepared today,” Moses Lake Head Coach Donnie Lindgren said. “For whatever reason, there’s no excuse. We didn’t have the energy and effort that we’ve normally had. That was the most disappointing thing, we just weren’t ready to go.” ...