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Panicked dog at Quincy Animal Shelter declawed itself trying to escape fireworks
QUINCY - Quincy's animal shelter didn't hold back in its real-life display of the psychological damage fireworks do to animals. Over the weekend, the shelter says one of its dogs ripped out some of its claws while trying to escape her kennel in a panic. Based on the photo of the dog's kennel afterwards, it appeared the canine left behind a substantial amount of blood from her injuries. The animal shelter is asking the public at large to not light off fireworks prior to Independence Day for the sake of their animals' sanity.
Man, Dog Shot During Disturbance Near Soap Lake
A man and a dog are both recovering after being shot during an altercation near Soap Lake early Monday. Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance call at around 3:40 a.m. in a remote area off Road 16.2 Northeast. Chief Deputy Josh Sainsbury says that's where 42-year-old Justin...
Unemployment rate creeps up in Grant, Adams in May
Jul. 2—MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County in May was higher than in some neighboring counties but lower than in others. Adams County's unemployment was lower than most of its neighbors, according to data released by the Washington Employment Security Department last week. The unemployment data is not seasonally adjusted and is for non-agriculture workers. Grant County's unemployment ...
MLSD seeking to sell two land parcels
Jul. 1—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board will hold a public hearing at its July 25 meeting to take public comment on a resolution to declare two parcels of district property surplus. Board members approved the resolution at their regular meeting Thursday. One of the two pieces is about one-half acre at the intersection of Second Street NE and East Wheeler Road, near the JR Simplot ...
Fireworks regulations vary around Columbia Basin
Jul. 1—MOSES LAKE — Fireworks are a big part of celebrating the nation's birthday. However, different towns, and Grant County, have different rules for setting off fireworks. The state of Washington allows fireworks for a few days around July 4. In Grant County, fireworks will be allowed through July 5 in unincorporated areas. Discharging fireworks is allowed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday ...
Ken Murray officially becomes Ephrata School District Superintendent
EPHRATA - The Ephrata School District is now operating under the guidance of newly sworn-in Superintendent Ken Murray as of July 1. Murray was sworn in on Thursday, June 27 by outgoing superintendent Tim Payne. Payne is leaving Ephrata to take the superintendent position with the Almira Coulee Hartline School District.
State Auditor's Office: Government employee embezzled nearly $900K
(The Center Square) – A former management analyst at the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings spent nearly $900,000 via fraudulent credit card purchases, according to a report released Monday by the state auditor. “This is the largest of its kind since at least 2009,” Adam Wilson, Assistant Director of Communications at the State Auditor’s Office, told The Center Square. The Office of Administrative Hearings is an independent state agency...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
ALERT: Heat Wave Danger for Washington Over 4th of July Holiday
The National Weather Service is warning about the heat over the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend!. Washington State Braces for Intense and Prolonged Heat Wave. As much of the western United States prepares for a severe heat wave this summer, Washington State is also gearing up for extreme temperatures expected, especially in the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued hot forecasts, predicting record-breaking highs and prolonged periods of scorching heat that could extend through the holiday weekend and into next week.
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