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Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting …
Rumor of Wahluke High School threat unfounded
MATTAWA — Reports of a possible threat against Wahluke High School, first rumored early Tuesday evening, were investigated Tuesday and Wednesday and determined…
Ephrata Sports Complex sees progress with new driveway, pickleball courts
EPHRATA — Visitors to the Ephrata Sports Complex will soon notice smoother access to the facility and the arrival of long-awaited pickleball courts as the city…
Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season may be near, but state officials say resident…
Othello Fair starts today with livestock, exhibits and family fun
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair opens its gates today as volunteers, exhibitors and vendors put the finishing touches on one of the region's largest community event…
Othello voters consider vote on pool bond in 2027
OTHELLO — Othello city officials are considering asking voters for a construction bond to repair, expand or possibly replace the Othello Community Pool sometim…
In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experience, views on constitutional interpretation an…
Meet (and color) Jerry!
Need a new masterpiece in your life? Jerry is ready to add some color! This handsome 3-year-old tan mixed-breed boy is looking for a forever home. While you're…
Quincy connects farmers to consumers at Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day
QUINCY — From two-story tractors to dancing horses to the FFA produce sale, Quincy's Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day Sept. 12 emphasized the importance of agricu…
UMANI brings music, dance and more Sept. 26
MOSES LAKE — There are some great performances coming up at the UMANI festival next week, Columbia Basin Allied Arts Director Shawn Cardwell said. “We have …
Sand Scorpions hosting 16th Annual Extreme Mudfest
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Sand Scorpions are hosting the Experience Power Sports Extreme Mudfest, which will include a $5,000 bounty hole and a $5,000 freest…
Basin volleyball roundup, Sept. 1-15
MOSES LAKE — Volleyball teams across the Basin are bringing their best right out of the gate this season. See below how your favorite team has fared so far in …
Mavs make their mark at Iolani Invitational
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks are back from their trip to Hawaii for the 2026 Iolani Cross Country Invitational, which concluded over the weekend. The …
Grant County Jail Roster for Sept. 15, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Sept. 15, 2026
WEATHER Sept. 16-22, 2026
WEATHER Sept. 16-22, 2026
Moses Lake man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. J…