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Saturday fire damages Soap Lake residence
SOAP LAKE — Firefighters check equipment at the scene of a house fire in Soap Lake early Saturday afternoon.
Respite from violence: New Hope shelter offers escape for domestic abuse victims
MOSES LAKE — More than 500 people find help at New Hope on an annual basis as they work to escape domestic violence situations and abusive relationships that c…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Minors and the media
As we report the news, my staff and I often find that we cover sensitive issues, and unfortunately, they often involve minors.
Moses Lake man arrested, confesses to killing roommate
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail Tuesday after he told police he had killed his roommate about a week earlier.
Tigers lose on walkoff in close game against Wenatchee
EPHRATA - The Ephrata Tigers softball team lost to Wenatchee 6-5 in a tight game Tuesday. Ephrata was up 5-3 going into the bottom of the seventh, but Wenatche…
Minnie is looking for her permanent home
OTHELLO – Minnie, a husky mix sticks out her tongue for people to delicately place treats upon it. She will also accept ear scratches; tummy rubs or a full bod…
WA gun bill could have major implications for Grant Co. Fair
OLYMPIA — A Washington State Senate bill to ban firearms in public areas where children may be present had its first hearing in the House Civil Rights and Judi…
Moses Lake Youth Baseball recruiting coaches
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association needs coaches to continue the 2025 season after changes to coaching requirements were put in place recen…
Baginski resigns from Othello school board
OTHELLO — Applications will be accepted March 25 through April 11 for an open seat on the Othello School Board. Board member Chris Baginski announced his resig…
Dreaming big: Soroptimist conference encourages girls to pursue careers without fear
MOSES LAKE — Women can do any job they want to. That was the theme of Dream It Be It, the annual conference for high school girls put on by the Moses Lake …
Packed house for Cellarbration 2025
MOSES LAKE — Keynote speaker Aldo Farias said the money donated during the Cellarbration for Education dinner benefiting the Big Bend Community College Foundat…
New principal named for Wahluke’s Saddle Mountain Elementary
MATTAWA — Melissa Hattaway has been named the principal at Saddle Mountain Elementary beginning with the 2025-25 school year. “She’s replacing Kurt Hoffman…
OneD process passes independent test
MOSES LAKE — Testing by a third party has indicated the process used by a company with a battery development facility in Moses Lake is less harmful for the env…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: March 19-26, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Spring sports is in full swing, whether that’s a bat, a club or a racket and it’s going to be a busy week in the Columbia Basin for local student …
Infant attacked by dog, alive and receiving care
MOSES LAKE – Friday at around noon, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a dog attack incident involving a four-week-old baby boy. The minor was brought to Samaritan Hospital prior to police contact.
Cougars pull in loss and tie in Ephrata
WARDEN — Warden started its baseball season last weekend with a Friday loss to Freeman and a Saturday tie with Tonasket.