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Building upgrades to Moses Lake Public Library part of discussion with city
MOSES LAKE — Officials from NCW Libraries and Moses Lake city officials are starting discussions on a new facility…
Soap Lake allocates tourism funds, discusses contractors
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council on Tuesday approved $52,350 in tourism funding for 2026 events and signaled its intent to contract with both Kovach Arch…
Study recommends city keep MLFD
MOSES LAKE — As of now, the city of Moses Lake would be best served by keeping its own fire department, planning to accommodate additional demand and financial…
Huskies hold off Tigers comeback bid
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (3-1) defeated the Ephrata Tigers (3-3) Tuesday 3-2. With intense winds and a few injuries, Othello Head Coach Bernie Garza said…
Knights secure road victory over Cougars
WARDEN — The Royal Knights (3-1-2) earned a 5-2 road victory against the Warden Cougars (2-4) in a South Central Athletic Conference matchup Tuesday evening. K…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs March 20-21, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's board of governors has voted to approve a plan that brings the league one step closer to expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle. The leag…
Othello awarded grant for new Kiwanis Park playground
OTHELLO — A new playground and an expanded parking lot will be coming to Othello’s Kiwanis Park with the help of federal and state grants – a project that had …
‘They are counting on us’
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation’s annual Cellarbration! for Education auction was bigger than ever Saturday night. “This is a record …
Church volunteers clean trash out of field near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A field just outside Ephrata looks a little better after volunteers swept through it Saturday morning. “A lot of people come into (Ephrata) on Nat…
GCSO logs for March 18 & 19, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All incidents are a matter of public record. Any suspect listed is innocent until proven …
Basin soccer roundup, March 17-21, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The 2026 boys soccer season is well underway, as teams across the Basin hit the fields for action. See below how your favorite teams have fared so…
WEATHER: March 25-31, 2026
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 7-12 mph increasing to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becomin…
Mattawa residents may vote on sales tax increase for transportation
MATTAWA — Mattawa residents could be voting on a proposal to raise the sales tax for its Transportation Benefit District in November. Mattawa City Council memb…
District sets timeline for Ephrata High roof project
EPHRATA — A timeframe on the roof replacement at Ephrata High School was discussed at the Ephrata School District board meeting Monday evening.
Grant Co. jail roster for March 24, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Jail who were booked March 24, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.