Equine rescue group saves neglected horses
EPHRATA - Four neglected Arabian horses found in June near Ephrata have been nursed back to health by a volunteer horse rescue group from Ellensburg.
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Dry Falls death is ruled a suicide
COULEE CITY - Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison identified the man who jumped to his death from a ridge at Dry Falls Saturday.
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Teen hospitalized after using 'Zombie Matter'
EPHRATA - An Ephrata teenager was sent to the hospital Sunday night when he reportedly harmed himself after inhaling an unregulated incense product.
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Grant County reviews fairgrounds septic system
EPHRATA - Fairgrounds septic systems installed in 2008 shouldn't pollute the area, but three older systems still need to be examined.
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Consultant asks PUD to adjust reserves
EPHRATA - Consultant Gary Saleba, of Kirkland, Wash., recommends Grant County PUD use a line of credit to count as some of its reserves.
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PUD customers testify against rate increases
MOSES LAKE - Like many others, Moses Lake retiree Jeff Powell lives on a fixed income.
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Moses Lake Police host gangs presentation
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department will hold a presentation next Wednesday, Aug. 31, to address gangs and other youth crime in the greater Moses Lake area.
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Warden still pumping Well 5
WARDEN - Warden is continuing to pump Well 5 in an attempt to lower levels of ethylene dibromide, as tests continue to show improvement.
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Moses Lake plastic bag ban discussed
MOSES LAKE - Banning single-use plastic bags could soon be a topic of discussion in Moses Lake after city council members received a letter from a citizen suggesting such an action.
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iFiber builds new studio for Channel 1
EPHRATA - The Ephrata-based iFiber Communications is building a new studio to launch the northern Columbia Basin's first TV station, Channel 1, on Sept 1.
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Moses Lake teen is 'Distinguished Young Woman'
MOSES LAKE - Kendall Earl, Moses Lake's Distinguished Young Woman, is now the Distinguished Young Woman for the state of Washington.
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Moses Lake hears from citizen on fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident told city council providing sewer service to the Grant County Fairgrounds shouldn't be a question of annexation.
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Banks Lake lowering progresses
COULEE CITY - A receding shoreline at the Coulee City park's swimming area is one sign the 30-foot lowering of Banks Lake is progressing.
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Quincy plans to pay $21,000 for INET
QUINCY - Quincy will pay $21,100 more for its involvement in the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET).
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Grant PUD OKs manager contract
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously approved a five-year employment contract with General Manager Tim Culbertson.
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Moses Lake police seek funds for surveillance
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police applied for an $11,400 federal grant to buy more video surveillance cameras.
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Man sentenced for selling marijuana
EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving more than 90 days in jail after selling about a pound of marijuana to a police informant.
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Wilson Creek, Ephrata receive state funds to preserve records
MOSES LAKE - Ephrata and Wilson Creek are among 33 local government agencies throughout Washington to receive grants for preserving and improving access to public records.
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George man dies from injuries
GEORGE - A 29-year-old George man died from injuries he suffered in a car crash south of George on July 24.
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Masquers presents 'Brilliant Traces'
SOAP LAKE - Masquers theater presents "Brilliant Traces" this Friday, a play with only two cast members.
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Moses Lake defends failure to buy locally
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council discussed the city's approach to purchasing and addressed questions brought up by a recent printing job.
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Warden's well 5 improving
WARDEN - Initial test results show improvement to Warden's well 5, but not enough to allow the city to use it for drinking water.
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Silvas' bail set for attack on brothers
EPHRATA - Bail is $500,000 each for twin brothers Alfredo and Juan Silva, after charges were filed for their alleged attacks on another set of brothers.
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Othello thanks Fairchild for holiday help
OTHELLO - Othello and the chamber of commerce Monday expressed gratitude to Fairchild Air Force Base personnel for taking part in the city's Fourth of July events.
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Listen to this!
MOSES LAKE - Ephrata's annual Basin Summer Sounds concert series features 11 bands Friday and Saturday with a little of something for everyone.
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Port appoints executive director
MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners unanimously appointed consultant Patrick Jones as its executive director this week.
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Grant County sheriff's adds deputy for dunes
EPHRATA - A state grant is allowing the Grant County Sheriff's Office to hire a new deputy and increase maintenance at the Moses Lake sand dunes.
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Woman victim of fake online car purchase
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake woman was duped out of $3,000 while attempting to purchase a vehicle over the Internet.
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Fewer fireworks incidents reported
MOSES LAKE - Fire departments across the region kept busy throughout the Fourth of July weekend, although fireworks related calls were down from last year.
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