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Grant County Commissioner candidates discuss growth, infrastructure
EPHRATA — Four candidates have applied for the position of Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the primary ele…
Vanguard Academy graduates second class
MOSES LAKE — Vanguard Academy speaker Gerson Perez said his classmates have proven their strength. “Strength isn't always about winning awards or being the…
From World Cup call-ups to NCAA breakthroughs, local colleges make news
MOSES LAKE — Even when the academic calendar reaches its end, college athletics continue their work into the summer. See below some of the latest headlines fro…
Mattawa becomes third in Grant Co. to ban kratom
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council has approved a full ban on the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom‑derived products, making it the third city in Gran…
Maverick Ian Anderson commits to Vikings wrestling program
MOSES LAKE — After closing the chapter on his time as a Maverick, Ian Anderson is staying home after he announced his commitment to the Big Bend Community Coll…
Help on wheels
OTHELLO — Sometimes help comes in the strangest of ways. For some homeowners in need of repairs, it can come wearing an orange T-shirt and riding a bicycle.
BASIN EVENTS: June 12-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — The kids are out of school and the summer awaits. Here are some things happening in the Basin this week.
Erickson looks back on a busy and successful four-sport high school career
WARDEN — A four-sport athlete is not someone you often come across due to the time and dedication it takes for success in one sport, but for Amaya Erickson, ta…
Housing inventory up, sales down in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Housing inventory continued to increase in Washington state in May, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tr…
Elbow room
MOSES LAKE — Quilting and sewing enthusiasts can look forward to working in a little more open space at Country Fabrics’ new location on East Third Avenue.
EXTREME INVERT
WEATHER: June 12-18
Growing together
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2026 had a lot of shared history. “Our classes had a unique journey,” said Salutatorian Lilly Fannin. “B…
Caps fly through the wind as MLHS Class of 2026 graduates
MOSES LAKE — Wind whipped across Lions Field on the evening of June 9 as 337 seniors from Moses Lake High School crossed the field and officially became gradua…
Twelve, a Moses Lake based company, commemorates start of second phase
MOSES LAKE — The co-founders of Twelve, a company experimenting with a new process for manufacturing jet fuel, held a ribbon cutting event at their new facilit…
GCFD 7 asking voters to consider EMS Levy increase amid rise in call volume
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 will resume collecting its previously approved $0.25 EMS levy next year, and voters will decide in the November Genera…
Sage-N-Sun to feature patriotic theme, drone show
EPHRATA — Sage-N-Sun will fill downtown Ephrata this weekend with music, parades, sunshine, fun and a semiquincentennial celebration. “Everything is patrio…