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Moses Lake man missing at O’Sullivan Reservoir
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Fire District #5 began looking for a 54-year-old Moses Lake man Oct. 6, according to a GCSO release. Richard Smith left to go fishing Oct. 3 at O’Sullivan Reservoir in Grant County. His girlfriend has not heard from him since.
GCHD trained on CPR, AED and Narcan use
MOSES LAKE – Last week, the Grant County Health District staff participated in a CPR, automated external defibrillator and Narcan training.
Columbia Basin Herald staff earn statewide recognition
OLYMPIA – The Columbia Basin Herald received several recognitions for coverage of Grant and Adams Counties Sunday at the Washinton Newspaper Publishers Association’s awards banquet. This was the 137th time the awards were held and the staff at paper earned more than 20 awards for excellence in advertising and journalism.
Grant Health urges COVID-19 vigilance
EPHRATA — As we transition from the summer wave of COVID-19 into the colder months, the Grant County Health District (GCHD) is reminding residents that COVID-19 is not a seasonal disease.
Suspect who fled from Ritzville PD caught in Spokane
RITZVILLE — One man is in custody after a potential domestic violence situation led to his flight from law enforcement over the weekend. Saturday the Ritzville Police Department was dispatched to a domestic dispute where it was reported that a male suspect was hitting a woman near Lewis Street, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office statement.
Orchard shooting results in no injuries, one arrest
MATTAWA – Last Wednesday, Grant County Sheriff’s office answered a shooting call in the 15000 block of Road 25-SW.
Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub up and running
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Retail Association in partnership with Challenge Seattle and Washington Organized Retail Crime Association announced an online platform called the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub, according to a WRA Oct. 7 press release.
STUDIO BASIN: Upcoming SR 17 meeting in Moses Lake and local sports
MOSES LAKE -- On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Moses Lake Design Engineer Levi Bisnett joins the show to talk about an upcoming charrette regarding possible changes to the State Route 17 and Stratford Road interchange in Moses Lake. The goal is to bring in members of the community to discuss what improvements could be made to the area.
Prepping for E. Washington winters
MOSES LAKE — The time to get your home ready for winter is before the chilly winds begin to howl through the cracks, according to the experts. There are a lot of little things that can make a big difference when it comes to winterizing a home. According to Washington Water Service, here are some steps to take to prevent winter damage before the cold weather arrives:
Free pizza for working smoke alarms
MOSES LAKE – Next week is National Fire Prevention Week and the Moses Lake Fire Department has partnered with the 402 East Broadway Avenue Dominos in celebration. Monday, Oct. 7, MLFD will be delivering pizzas to Dominos customers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and if permitted the firefighters will check smoke alarms in the customer's house. If the smoke alarms work, the pizza is free. If not, MLFD will replace the batteries in the unit at no cost. The theme for this year is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” The MLFD will be releasing statements for community members in regard to fire safety in homes.