Horsemanship opens the fair

MOSES LAKE — It was a beautiful way to start the Grant County Fair.

Grant County Health District concerned over air quality at fair

EPHRATA — Officials with the Grant County Health District are concerned that the air quality over the Columbia Basin might affect next week’s Grant County Fair.

The Moses Lake Roundup, 75 years in the making

Edgar William McKay

May 5, 1925 – July 8, 2018

Appeals court rejects Quincy man's appeal

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, has rejected the appeal of a Quincy man who argued his attorney and the trial court failed to question whether or not he was competent to stand trial.

Dairy cattle good for agriculture

As National Dairy Month comes to an end, it’s an excellent opportunity to reflect on the cows’ contributions to society and their vital role in the sustainability cycle of agriculture.

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Microsoft, Second Harvest food bank comes to Quincy

QUINCY — Volunteers repackaged and distributed about 11,600 pounds of food to families in Quincy June 20, the latest stop in a monthly food distribution co-sponsored by Second Harvest in Spokane and the Microsoft data center in Quincy. Other eastern Washington organizations are partnering with Second Harvest to sponsor food distributions, including some in Quincy.

The Carters: Farming and family bonding

ROYAL CITY — Rick and Cindy Carter came from agricultural backgrounds. Both grew up learning the first-hand ropes of farming. 

Kady and Bentley help Team Washington at the Pacific Northwest Invitational

MOSES LAKE — The cheers and screams echoed from the stands almost simultaneously to when the announcer introduced Kady Didtel and her horse Bentley as they entered the arena Friday afternoon at the Pacific Northwest Invitational at Ardell Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

The Carters: Farming and family bonding

ROYAL CITY — Rick and Cindy Carter came from agricultural backgrounds. Both grew up learning the first-hand ropes of farming. 

Mrs. Smith continued

Today we continue with the story about Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith.

Judy Wilson announces bid for PUD commission

MOSES LAKE — Judy Wilson, Moses Lake, has announced her candidacy for the Grant County PUD board of commissioners. Wilson will challenge incumbent Terry Brewer, who has already announced he will run for another term.

Final thoughts about hunters and conservation

This is a two-part column with final thoughts about hunters and conservation.

The balancing act: Mike Wallace places importance on teaching and farming

GEORGE — Mike Wallace is a man of many titles. He’s as an animal science teacher, Future Farmers of America advisor (FFA) and wrestling coach at Quincy High School, owns a livestock operation, and is a husband and father as well.

Hunters eager to help with wolf disaster

This is a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool: Controlling the wolf population.

Miguel 'Mike' Etulain

July 27, 1930 – April 19, 2018

Yellow starthistle

This week we are going to talk about yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis). Yellow starthistle has spines all around the bracts just underneath the flowers. If cattle or horses try to graze on this plant, they can get spines stuck in their mouths. It is also poisonous to horses, causing a nervous disorder called “chewing disease” (nigropallidal encephalomalacia), which is fatal once symptoms develop. Horses are the only animal known to be affected in this manner and should not be allowed to graze on yellow starthistle.

Judy Warnick livestock inspection bill signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill closing an exemption on veterinary inspections of livestock brought into Washington was signed into law March 27, aligning the state with federal laws intended to increase disease traceability.

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