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Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting …
Basin Sports Schedule: Sept. 1-8, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The school year and fall competition have already started to kick off in the Columbia Basin. Check out where each of the local teams are heading f…
Health district reports possible toxic algae bloom at Crescent Bar
QUINCY — People are being advised to avoid a section of the Crescent Bar shoreline between Trinidad Beach and Chinook Park after a dog died Aug. 26 from possib…
Grant County PUD preliminary budget released, budget hearings scheduled
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will hold two public hearings on the 2027 budget Oct. 27 at the PUD headquarters building, 30 C St…
Big fun on a small scale
RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair isn’t as big or as flashy as some of the county fairs around central Washington, but the folks who keep it going l…
School buses return to roads as officials urge drivers to slow down, stop
EPHRATA — As students head back to classrooms across Washington, state education and law enforcement officials are reminding motorists that school bus safety r…
CBTECH, Museum of Flight partner to expand aviation education opportunities
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center has partnered with Seattle's Museum of Flight to bring the museum's Aeronautical Science Pathway program to…
BARE OUR SHELVES: Summer reading program draws record numbers
The Moses Lake Public Library wrapped up its annual Summer Library Program on Friday, Aug. 14. We had 604 participants, including 335 children (ages 0-11), 68 …
Stampa-Palooza at ML Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Stampa-Palooza this weekend as the September Free Family Saturday. “We will have a variety of stam…
Meet Jack
Jack is ready to hit the jackpot with a forever family. This handsome 3-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever mix has a smile that's jack-tastically hard to resist…
Vikings volleyball ready to begin their season
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings volleyball team is having a successful preseason as they have worked and grown together through practice an…
CWAC releases its preseason coaches poll
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Athletic Conference released its preseason coaches' poll, which ranks all CWAC teams and is voted on by the coaches. The Ot…
Friday night preview
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights hosted the Ephrata Tigers, Moses Lake Mavericks and the Wenatchee Panthers for this year’s football Jamboree. This gave each of …
WEATHER Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 29, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 29, 2026
GALLERY: Gridiron Guide highlights
MOSES LAKE — The highlights from Gridiron Guide don't stop with just their stories. See below some bonus photos from your favorite teams around the Basin.