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Storm of the decade
MOSES LAKE — Winds in excess of 60 miles per hour knocked out power, blew down trees and caused extensive damage a…
Candidates file for Grant, Adams counties races as filing deadline nears
EPHRATA — Election filing week is underway in Grant and Adams counties, with several key races on this year’s ballot. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to fi…
Ephrata Middle Schoolers get front-row seat to local democracy
EPHRATA — On Wednesday nights at Ephrata City Hall, it’s not unusual to see a row of eighth-graders quietly filing into the council chambers, agendas in hand. …
Scam victim hopes to keep others from falling victim
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman lost thousands of dollars to a scammer earlier this week, a story that Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant C…
Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo tied his season best with nine strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Julio Rodríguez homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat Atlanta 3-1 to hand the Braves their first series loss of the seas…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 7-14, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College athletes are in the final stretch of their seasons as they battle for new records and championship titles. Check out where your favorite t…
Cougars earn dominant victory over Goldendale in district tournament
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (13-8) earned a 14-0 victory over Goldendale in the first round of the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference tournament Tuesday af…
Potato truck crash closes part of Dodson Road
ROYAL CITY — A potato truck crash was reported to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning on Dodson Road South. The southbound lan…
Rusty Mammoth Sale supports museum in a big way
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Rusty Mammoth Sale at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center was, well, mammoth. “We about doubled what we usually bring in for this ty…
‘Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility’
SOAP LAKE — A weekend structure fire in Soap Lake is offering an early warning for what fire officials say could become a severe wildfire season across central…
New tech lets home carers and hospice providers communicate better, more safely
WENATCHEE — Anyone who’s ever had to deal with communication between medical providers, home caregivers and Medicare or insurance knows the frustration of tryi…
SENIOR EVENTS: May 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is gorgeous, so there’s no excuse for not getting out and enjoying everything the Basin has to offer. Here are some possibilities.…
Tooth Fairy visits Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake schoolchildren recently got a lesson in dental care from the world’s foremost authority: the Tooth Fairy. “(Presenters) dress u…
Color me diva-licious
This pint‑size Diva is ready to PAW‑ty her way into your heart. At just five months old, this cream‑blond chihuahua mix is fur‑bulous, fully spayed, vaccinated…
Pygmy rabbit
The pygmy rabbit, found in the Columbia Basin, is listed as an endangered species in both Washington and the United States.
Huskies victorious in first round of districts
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (18-3) came out victorious over the number four seeded Selah in the first round of the District 5 2A tournament Tuesday afternoon…