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Going rogue
MOSES LAKE — The new salon on East Broadway is called Rogue Collective for a reason. “We had this dream to do i…
Suspects released after questioning in Ephrata shooting investigation
EPHRATA — Investigators are continuing to examine whether a shooting Thursday evening in Ephrata may have connections to gang activity after six suspects, incl…
Qualifications, duties focus of Adams County Assessor candidate forum
OTHELLO — Qualifications for office, correcting inaccuracies and appealing assessments were among the topics discussed by the candidates running for Adams Coun…
Adams County Auditor candidates discuss ballot security, office operations
RITZVILLE — Adams County voters will be choosing a new auditor in the November general election, and two current employees, Jacque Laird and Courtney Fanning, …
WEATHER Oct. 12 to 17, 2026
Monday: Areas of frost early. Otherwise mostly sunny, high near 61, light north wind in the morning. Mostly clear overnight, low about 32
Othello man arrested on suspicion of DUI after vehicle chase
OTHELLO — An Othello man was booked for possible DUI after he led Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase down West Bench Road and SR 26 Oct 7.
Grant County Jail Roster for Oct. 10, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Oct. 8 through 9 as of Saturday afternoon.
Allegations of racial bias swirl around embattled WA agency
The leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was questioned this week about her agency’s commitment to equity amid allegations of raci…
Soap Lake moves forward the 2027 preliminary budget draft
SOAP LAKE — During the Oct. 7 Soap Lake City Council meeting, council members had a number of new business items to get through. The first of which was an agen…
Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fielded by the candidates for Adams County Sheri…
BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 9-17
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are warm, the nights are getting chilly and there are plenty of chances to get out and about. Here are a few.
One for the books
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin’s 31st annual dinner and auction was a literary mishmash Saturday, where Alice in Wonderland and the …
Meet Twizzle
Twizzle is going to work her way into your hizzle … er, heart. She’s an adult Australian cattle dog, blue heeler and border collie mix with soulful eyes and lo…
Fall is time to clean out the garden and get ready for next year
MOSES LAKE — 2026 is at that awkward stage; the days are still almost summer-warm, but the nights are beginning to get chilly. That means there’s a lot to acco…
Washington college football preview
MOSES LAKE — Another week of Washington college football is ahead of us this weekend as multiple top programs head into key matchups, some being must wins.
Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5) Wednesday evening. The Vikings had energy, …