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WEATHER: April 20-24
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.
State patrol emphasis in Adams, Grant counties over Thanksgiving holiday
OTHELLO — Traffic emphasis patrols will begin Nov. 20 in Adams, Grant and Kittitas counties as Washington State University students and other drivers travel to Western Washington for the Thanksgiving holidays. The …
Moses Lake food drive going well
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake’s food drive has gone well so far, according to Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Superintendent Dollie Boyd. The food drive, …
Coach reflects on winning season for the Mavericks
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (10-7-1) were eliminated in the first round of the 4A state tournament 8-0 by the Issaquah Eagles. It’s always hard to se…
1B/2B State Volleyball roundup
YAKIMA – Local basin teams, Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos, and Soap Lake all entered the state tournament this week and compe…
Mice test positive for bird flu in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Six mice in Grant County have recently tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, according to a statement from the Grant Co…
New ordinance will allow some Moses Lake irrigation-only wells
MOSES LAKE — Public and semi-public organizations would be allowed to drill shallower-depth wells to help water their property under the terms of an ordinance …
Diamond in the ruff
OTHELLO – Tumble, a border collie mix, is the perfect companion for anyone who loves a brisk fall walk. He is a younger pup who is vaccinated, neutered and mic…
State Route 28 closed for next handful of hours near Winchester
QUINCY – State Route 28 is closed at Winchester due to a fatal collision as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The Washington State Patrol is asking travelers to seek alte…
Train theft attempted in Warden
WARDEN – On Wednesday night, Bunge, a food producer located in the 1800 block of West First Street, was nearly a victim of train theft, according to Warden Pol…
COLUMN: Is this the year for the Zags?
As the Washington air turns bitter and cold, sports fans will trade in the cold beer, perhaps for a warm cider, as they sit down for the start of the college b…
The purr-fect Toast
MOSES LAKE — Toast, marked like America’s favorite breakfast, is ready to be adopted from Grant County Animal Outreach. She said she has enjoyed her stay, but …
Ephrata's annual leaf pick-up set for next week
EPHRATA – Next week, starting Nov. 17, Ephrata residents can have leaves picked up right off the curb of their house.
Generations Church to offer trees, Christmas presents
MOSES LAKE — The Generations Church Christmas tree lot is both moving and expanding this year. “We’re moving our tree lot to our church property, and then …
Grant Co. CHI to host transportation access event
EPHRATA — The Grant County Coalition for Health Improvement is set to host an event, “Paving the Way: Community Solutions for Transportation Access,” on Novemb…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Support local causes this holiday season ...
If you’re looking to enjoy the holidays, you’re not alone. Across the Columbia Basin, people will be baking turkeys, holiday shopping, decorating their homes, …