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CWU to host lecture on plantation imagery in Cuba
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington University Department of Art + Design will host a lecture by art historian Dr. Asiel Sepúlveda on Thursday, according to an announcement from the university. Titled “The Plantation’s Smokescreens: Art and Vision in Nineteenth-Century Cuba,” the talk will explore how lithographic artists crafted new ways …
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Keep food safety in mind this Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet there are many inexperienced cooks who will be in the kitchen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging consumers to practice food safety throughout the entire Thanksgiving process, from the grocery store to the dining table.
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ACSO arrests Moses Lake man for suspected burglaries
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake man was arrested on suspicion of burglary Tuesday.
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$3,300 in grants to go to various Grant Co. school districts
GRAND COULEE — The Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee have been awarded classroom grants for the 2024 to 2025 school year. Each year the FLGC awards a minimum of ten teacher classroom grants with the help of North Central Education Foundation. The grants so far total $3,300 and will …
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Moses Lake resident booked for alleged sexual assault of a minor relative
MOSES LAKE — Jason Klein, 34, Moses Lake resident was booked into Grant County Jail on several charges related to sexually assaulting a juvenile relative over several years, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Klein was booked for charges of second-degree rape of a child, two counts …
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Ephrata High School expands parking lot from donations
EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School received an upgrade to its softball and soccer parking lot. Tommer Construction and Stevens Hay donated $25,000 in labor and supplies to expand the lot and make it more accessible to families and fans. "We are incredibly grateful to Tommer Construction, Stevens Hay, and …
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Soap Lake City Council calls special meeting
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council is calling a special meeting this Friday at 5:30. The agenda for the meeting includes an executive session for current or potential litigation. The meeting will be held at the Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 301 Daisy Street …
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GCFD 3 awarded Local Heroes grant
RICHLAND — Grant County Fire District 3, which serves the Quincy, George and Crescent Bar areas, was one of 44 recipients of more than $475,000 in grants to organizations across the Pacific Northwest as part of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Program, according to an announcement from Gesa. This …
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WA courts still impacted after computer breach
OLYMPIA – The Administrative Office of the Courts released a statement last Monday Nov. 4 regarding unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network. The office took immediate action to restore and secure services.
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WA Moves to eliminate harmful thermal receipts
OLYMPIA — In an announcement the Washington State Department of Commerce has announced the replacement of thermal receipt paper containing harmful bisphenols—specifically BPA and BPC—with a safer, phenol-free alternative.
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Coeur d'Alene man charged with lewd conduct
Coeur d’Alene police are seeking information about a man who allegedly sexually abused children.
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Moses Lake Rotary Club opens annual scholarship application
MOSES LAKE – The Rotary Club of Moses Lake has opened their scholarship application for the 2025-26 school year. The Rotary Club in the spring awarded $75,000 in scholarships. The scholarships are open for three groups of people: students graduating from Big Bend Community College wishing to continue their education …
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Delays expected during SR 17 traffic light work
MOSES LAKE — Drivers traveling State Route 17 through Moses Lake Tuesday and Wednesday nights will encounter flagger-controlled traffic at two busy intersections as traffic lights get an upgrade.
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