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Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…
Teen survives high-speed chase Othello vehicle theft
OTHELLO – A 14-year-old boy was involved in a high-speed pursuit Sunday, following the theft of a vehicle in Othello, according to a statement from the Othello…
Mavericks’ Valdez signs with Oregon Community College
MOSES LAKE – Thursday was a special day for Jaciel Valdez as he signed his letter of intent with Southwest Oregon Community College and will join their cross-c…
Basin baseball represented in all-star game
RICHLAND – Players from Moses Lake and Othello joined their peers from Yakima at the Columbia Basin Series All-Star Game Wednesday in Richland. “It was rea…
Wildfire near Quincy, evacuations in place
QUINCY – A fire started around 3 a.m. Thursday near Road 13 Northwest east of Adams Road, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to Watch Du…
Alabama looking for a ‘sweet home’
MOSES LAKE – Meet Alabama, the purr-fect Southern belle ready to cat-apult into your heart. At just 1 year, 7 months, and 18 days old, she’s all spayed and vac…
Local youth honored at upcoming Chief for a Day event
EPHRATA – What happens when Grant County children, who are battling significant medical challenges, are promised a day of fun and recognition? They become hono…
'Party in the USA'
MOSES LAKE — June 14 will be a star-spangled night in Moses Lake. “Party in the USA” will be the theme for this year’s Soroptimist auction, which falls on Flag…
Street party
EPHRATA — There are a few new things at the Ephrata Sage-N-Sun Festival this year. “We’re bringing back our 3-on-3 basketball tournament,” said Brittney Mac…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The importance of learning spaces
What a weird time we live in. We have the greatest access to information since the dawn of time, but the double-edged sword of the internet is that we also hav…
Soap Lake School District completes successful audit with no findings
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake School District has completed its annual financial and federal audit conducted by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The audit re…
Public’s help sought in Quincy homicide investigation
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide in the southwest area of town on May 15.
'Truly one of the best that Ephrata High School has to offer'
EPHRATA – Hannah Keen, a senior at Ephrata High School, has been recognized as one of the June Students of the Month for her exceptional growth, dedication and…
Ideas, suggestions, challenges focus of homelessness forum
MOSES LAKE — About 100 people came to the Moses Lake Civic Center Tuesday to make suggestions and consider options for the way forward after the Open Doors Sle…
Ephrata Tigers' soccer season recap
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers soccer team ended their Spring 2025 season in the district tournament with a 3-12-1 overall record. “I think we’re there,” sai…
Ephrata Tigers' softball 2025 season recap
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers softball team finished their season with an overall record of 20-10, earning third in districts and making the state tournament. …