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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Knights girls crown three champs as nine earn medals
TACOMA — The Royal Knights girls squad showed out at the Mat Classic, finishing in the top 10 and sending nine wrestlers to the podium by the end of the weeken…
A better Thursday starts with ... Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Meet Thursday, a sweet, medium-sized mixed‑breed pup looking for his fur-ever home. This handsome black‑and‑white boy is already neutered, vaccina…
Lions punch ticket to state with third place finish in districts
WENATCHEE — After a tough back and forth battle, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions earned a 42-36 victory over the Wilson Creek …
Four Warriors medal at Mat Classic; Butler siblings shine in Tacoma
TACOMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors brought home some hardware from this year’s Mat Classic. Siblings Karis and Noah Butler won their state finals mat…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 23 – 28, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The last standing basketball teams from around the basin prepare to head out and face the first round of state competition. See who the remain…
Several Mavs reach the podium in Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Moses Lake Mavericks concluded their appearance at the Mat Classic on day two, with several wrestlers making deep runs. Boys One wrestler…
Mavs fall in heartbreaker against Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks concluded their season Saturday evening with a 51-69 loss to Sunnyside in the state play-in game. The match was hard-foug…
WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1
MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding Grant County anglers to be careful on lat…
Mat Classic 2026 sees strong performances by Basin athletes
TACOMA — On day one of the Mat Classic Washington’s best from the 3A and 4A competed at the Tacoma Dome, Thursday. Across the boys and girls teams of the Moses…
Media Day at the Capitol reveals ongoing budget debate
OLYMPIA — Media outlets from throughout Washington congregated at the Senate John A. Cherberg building Thursday, Feb. 19, for the Capitol’s annual Media Day ho…
GCAO lowers fees to help older pets find ‘forever Valentines’
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach is hoping the community will open its hearts and homes to the shelter’s older pets this month. Through Feb. 28 at 5 p…
CB Tech’s Armstrong wrapping up 40 years in education
MOSES LAKE — Christine Armstrong has run the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center since its inception, and now she’s set to retire after seeing thousands of …
Locals work to bring sailing to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — If things go as planned, we could be seeing sails on Moses Lake. “The dream is to … bring water education to the children who don’t have the op…
Grant, Adams spring elections certified
OLYMPIA — Grant and Adams counties have finalized the results of the February 2026 special election, with turnout reaching about 32% in Grant County where 6,94…
Ephrata sets plan to address floodplain challenges
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is beginning a long process to repair and improve the Dry Creek Flood Diversion Channel, a system meant to protect the community …