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Public invited to learn about Moses Lake public safety sales tax proposal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to three informational meetings to discuss a proposal to raise…
Desert Green Turf in Moses Lake installs logo for Mariners 50th Anniversary
MOSES LAKE — When Nathan Cox started Desert Green Turf in 2006 at a farm in Moses Lake, the initial plan was to sell to local landscapers and homeowners. Fast …
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 8, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 8, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026
Warden PD chief outlines best ways to get quick response
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department is advising residents that the best way to ensure the quickest response is through the lines at the Multi-Agency Communic…
Owner, alleged thief both arrested in vehicle theft incident
MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief and the vehicle’s owner were both arrested Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. …
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man drowned in an irrigation canal northeast of Mattawa early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Offi…
2 dead in DUI crash near George
GEORGE — A DUI collision Saturday afternoon near George claimed two lives, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
Ephrata PD’s Smith honored with Three Pillars award for service
EPHRATA — Ephrata Police Officer Zach Smith was recognized Wednesday by the Ephrata City Council as the recipient of the city's 2026 Three Pillars Award, an ho…
Soap Lake Councilmember Gorman resigns
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City Councilmember Judith Gorman resigned at the end of the Aug. 5 regular council meeting during closing comments, leaving a vacancy on …
Cowboy Breakfast to kick off fair week in new location
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Cowboy Breakfast is moving this year. The event, which has been held at Sinkiuse Square for more than 25 years, will be at the E…
Jaeda Gonzalez continues multisport growth as Viking in sophomore season
MOSES LAKE — For Big Bend Community College sophomore and Ephrata native Jaeda Gonzalez, the work never ceased in the offseason as she prepares to return to vo…
BASIN EVENTS: Aug. 7-15
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’ve made it to August, and there are things going on all over the Basin. Here are some chances to get out and about.
Wahluke School District general fund budget about $52.6 million for 2026-27
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District will operate with a general fund of about $52.6 million for the 2026-27 school year. The general fund pays for most distr…
6 named to Eastern Oregon Dean's List
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Six students from Grant and Adams counties were among 639 named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Oregon University for spring quarter 2026, acco…
Carlos Gonzalez finds his stride at Othello High School Athletics
OTHELLO — Clear skies and the morning sun had set over the Basin on May 23 as the first pitch was thrown for the Othello Huskies state baseball game. For the f…