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🌱 Why Grant County ended its bird flu response in Moses Lake
And on the Moses Lake Patch calendar - P&R Open Gym Volleyball
Hi there, Moses Lake! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Grant County ended its bird flu response in Moses Lake
- How did Moses Lake hoops fare in Saturday’s tight matchup?
- How did the Lions turn a close start into a 39-point win?
Also on today's calendar: P&R Open Gym Volleyball and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Moses Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
- Thursday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GCHD declares end to facility bird flu outbreak (columbiabasinherald.com) — Health officials in Moses Lake say the recent bird flu outbreak at a Grant County commercial poultry facility is officially over, with no human cases detected. They’re still urging residents, especially those who work with birds or livestock, to avoid sick or dead birds, practice good hygiene, and thoroughly cook poultry and eggs as migratory bird season continues. 
• Saturday's Scores (dailyrecordnews.com) — Moses Lake High School’s girls basketball team dropped a close one to Eisenhower, 37–32, in Saturday’s action. The game was part of a busy slate of matchups statewide, offering an early look at how Moses Lake stacks up against other Washington programs this season.
• Lions boys dominate at home against the Devils (columbiabasinherald.com) — Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School’s boys basketball team rolled to a 68-29 home win over Wilson Creek, powered by strong three-point shooting and stingy second-half defense. The Lions stay home this week, hosting Bridgeport on Tuesday and Neah Bay on Friday evening, while Wilson Creek looks to regroup with upcoming games against Odessa and Thorp.
📸 Around Moses Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moses Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- P&R Open Gym Volleyball
Ephrata Middle School, 384 A St SE, Ephrata
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- December Preschool Story and STEAM
Museum and Art Center Classroom #126 , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
10:30 am - Dec. Mocktails and Makes: Creative Vibes and Refreshing Sips
Museum and Art Center Classroom #126 , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
5:30 pm - P&R Open Gym Volleyball
Ephrata Middle School , 384 A St SE , Ephrata
7:30 pm - Live Music with Doug Coutts
Camas Cover Cellars , 911 Camas Pl , Moses Lake
6:30 pm - University Boys Varsity Basketball @ Moses Lake
Moses Lake High School , 803 Sharon Ave E , Moses Lake
7:00 pm - December Open Studio
Museum and Art Center Classroom #126 , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
10:00 am - December Guitar Jams
Museum and Art Center , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Moses Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Painting through History: Abstract Expressionism
Museum and Art Center Classroom #126 , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
10:00 am - Southridge Girls Varsity Basketball @ Moses Lake
Moses Lake High School , 803 Sharon Ave E , Moses Lake
6:30 pm - Live Music with Doug Coutts
Camas Cover Cellars , 911 Camas Pl , Moses Lake
6:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Part Time) in Moses Lake. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Part Time Warehouse Cleaner in Moses Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moses Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Quincy
- Quincy Police Department builds holiday cheer through annual Cops and Kids Christmas Raffle (qvpr.com)
- Better Together 98848: Quincy Valley project builds community through listening, action (qvpr.com)
- Quincy woman opens She's Strong Studio, a women-only gym (qvpr.com)
Wenatchee
- Best Energy/Industrial: Hydrogen Production and Fueling Facility (enr.com)
- Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year (ncwlife.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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