Citation issued in Rocky Ford fire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was cited for second-degree reckless burning after sparks from some work he was doing allegedly started a fire about 13 miles nor…

Connelly Park repairs begin, aiming for partial reopening by August

MOSES LAKE — Cleanup and recovery efforts at Connelly Park are moving steadily forward following the late-May windstorm that caused widespread destruction, wit…

College athletes prepare for 2026 NCAA Track & Field championships

MOSES LAKE — The college track and field season is coming to an end this week as athletes from around the state are heading to the NCAA Outdoor championships a…

GALLERY: Basin spring sports highlights

MOSES LAKE — With spring sports now behind us in the Basin, there’s no shortage of highlight moments executed by local high school athletes. See below some of …

Sixers 18U falls in Moses Lake showdown semifinals

MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 18U (5-3) suffered a 9-6 loss to the Orting Baseball Club 18U in the semifinals of the Moses Lake Showdown on Sunday…

Three hurt in dump truck collision near Quincy on Monday

QUINCY — Three people were injured when a dump truck struck a car east of Quincy Monday, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.

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Moses Lake man arrested for rape of a minor

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Major Crimes Unit arrested Hunter Gray, 18, of Moses Lake for suspicion of second-degree rape of a child and communication of a child…

Warden’s 2026 graduates gather together one last time

WARDEN — The class of 2026 celebrated their high school graduation Friday evening as friends and family gathered to celebrate everyone’s academic achievements.…

Fire breaks out in rural Mattawa prompting potential evacuation

Energy report forecasts challenges without more energy sources, policy changes

EPHRATA — More demand for electricity, changing demand for electricity, constraints on the existing supply and other factors will lead to an energy shortage wi…

From Tiger pride to new beginnings: Ephrata High celebrates Class of 2026

EPHRATA — Laughter, cheers and bursts of confetti marked the start of Ephrata High School’s Class of 2026 graduation ceremony as 213 seniors celebrated the end…

Storm leaves Moses Lake family facing major damage, urgent need for help

MOSES LAKE — A powerful storm that swept through Moses Lake on May 28, leaving widespread damage across the community, but for one family, the destruction has …

Mental reset helps Madigan reach golf breakthrough at 1B state championship

ODESSA — Eli Madigan, a junior at Wilson Creek and golfer for the Odessa Tigers, finished fifth in the 1B state golf championships. After falling just short of…

Sixers 18U start tournament strong

MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 18U (5-2) are off to a three-win start in the Moses Lake showdown tournament. After earning a 8-3 win Friday over th…