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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…
Pittie-perfect pup
OTHELLO — Panela is ready to pit her heart into your home. This house-trained, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped diva is the ultimate ‘pawsitive’ addition to…
Locals compete in Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars
MOSES LAKE — Volunteer firefighter Brian McGowan took home the coveted mirrored ball trophy at Saturday night’s Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “This ha…
Handbell choir keeps up ringing tradition at Othello church
OTHELLO — It’s difficult enough for a director to keep musicians in line when they’re all playing at the same time. But when members take turns with just one o…
Mavs junior varsity off to undefeated start
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks junior varsity squad (12-0) is off to an undefeated start this season. Head Coach Ryan Carlstrom said team chemistry has …
Othello city administrator search will start in town
OTHELLO — Spencer Williams was appointed as interim Othello city administrator Monday, but not before a discussion on who the city administrator should be. Cou…
Ybarra introduces bill to roll back special fuels tax
OLYMPIA — A bill to repeal a “special fuels tax” imposed in 2025 on diesel and other fuels was introduced for the 2026 Washington legislative session by 13th D…
WEATHER: Jan. 14-20, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 14-20, 2026
Suspect arrested in Controlled Substance Homicide case
RITZVILLE — Brittney Marie Jones, 35, of Ritzville was arrested and is being held by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on charges associated with a November de…
Quincy PD Logs as for Jan. 9-12
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilt…
Othello museum to extend season
OTHELLO — Operators of the Othello Community Museum want to take advantage of upgrades to its heating-cooling system by opening earlier in the year and staying…
WA Legislature kicks off session
OLYMPIA — Washington legislators convened in Olympia last week for the 2026 Legislation Preview, highlighting priorities ahead of the short 60-day session that…
Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, companion bill to H…
Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 6-12, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Girls high school basketball in the Basin continues this week as we head further into league competition. With another week down, see where your f…
Whisker away your worries with Wiley
MOSES LAKE — Meet Wiley – the purr-fect gentleman with a whisker of wisdom. At 8 years young, this domestic longhair mix is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated …