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Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 6-13
COLUMBIA BASIN – There’s something for everyone happening in the Basin this week. Here are just a few of the possibilities:
‘We need to become that team again’
RITZVILLE – At this time a year ago, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team was on the court preparing for a season where the Broncos eventually took secon…
New-look Warriors aim to return to state tournament
COULEE CITY -- Entering the 2024 season riding a fourth-place finish at the 1B State Volleyball Tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors will have plent…
Ephrata volleyball prepares for 2024 season
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Varsity volleyball team lost two seniors to graduation last year and brings 2023’s junior-heavy group into the new season.
Quincy girls soccer brings experience to new league
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits girls soccer team will take the field with a mix of experience and younger players and a roster of about 50 girls – oh yeah, an…
After ending 32-year state drought, Eagles return veteran team in ‘24
SOAP LAKE – The 2023 season was a special one for the Soap Lake volleyball team; the Eagles reached the 1B State Volleyball Tournament for the first time in 32…
Fluffy slime at Moses Lake Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Fluffy slime will be the theme of this month’s Free Family Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, according to an announcement from the m…
FIRE REPORT: Heat warning issued for Grant, Adams
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service’s Spokane bureau released a statement saying there will be a heat wave Thursday through Saturday that could cause inc…
Door-to-door scammers harass area residents
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department put out a statement letting residents know there is a black pickup contacting residents regarding chip sealing driveways. According to the reporting party, the suspects s…
Scam callers asking for donations for MLFD
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department issued a statement about donation phone calls residents have been receiving.
Grant PUD still accepting input on proposed rates
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District customers will have chances to comment on proposed changes to the policy for setting rates at PUD commission mee…
Pirate Regatta brings out people’s inner marauders
MOSES LAKE — The shores and docks at Camas Cove were awash in buccaneers, swashbucklers, hearties and scurvy dogs Sunday for the eighth annual Camas Cove Pirat…
Newhouse hosts telephone town hall
MOSES LAKE – Congressman Dan Newhouse held a live telephone town hall meeting Wednesday night, engaging with residents from Central Washington's Fourth Congres…
FIRE REPORT: Blewett Fire closes U.S. 97
MOSES LAKE – Fires throughout Washington continue to burn and one new fire began Wednesday, though they were relatively small as of press time. The Blewett Fir…
Grant Co. public works director resigns
EPHRATA – Grant County Public Works Director Sam Castro resigned and will complete his last day Friday, according to Grant County Commissioners Danny Stone and…