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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…
Auditor candidates address their top goals if elected
EPHRATA — Three Republicans are running for Grant County auditor: appointed incumbent Shannon Falstad and challengers Andrew Koeppen and Darci Homesley. To…
Samaritan Hospital posts $2.3 million loss in first half of year as it pays off new building
MOSES LAKE — The cost of paying for a new building is having an effect on the bottom line at Samaritan Healthcare, but hospital utilization is starting to incr…
Hansen Road demolition about halfway completed
MOSES LAKE — Construction crews working to demolish the Hansen Road overpass are halfway through the job. Crews were out Thursday morning demolishing the …
FIRE REPORT: Kaiser Canyon Fire containment grows as crews brace for weekend winds
NESPELEM — Firefighters battling the Kaiser Canyon Fire, now the largest wildfire in Washington state, continue to make progress on containment despite persist…
Moses Lake City Council votes to place restrictions on kratom sales
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members approved restrictions on the sale of products containing kratom, both from the plant and synthetic derivatives. Sa…
'It begins with integrity'
MOSES LAKE — When Simon Ribellia started painting homes at age 15, he wasn't planning on making it a full-time career, let alone starting his own painting busi…
BASIN EVENTS: July 31-Aug. 31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Those lazy days of summer don’t have to be so lazy you can’t get out and enjoy some fun around the Basin. Here are a few ideas for August.
Later, Gator? Not if you adopt him first
Don’t let his name fool you, this little guy is all wag and no bite! Gator is a small mixed-breed pup with a sleek black coat, a big heart, and enough puppy ch…
Field study
MOSES LAKE — Six decades of agricultural collaboration between the Columbia Basin and Japan were celebrated Monday evening at Big Bend Community College. “O…
Ephrata youth fall sports registration open
EPHRATA — Registration for fall youth sports like soccer and flag football in Ephrata is open. Though it’s still somewhat early in the process, turnout has bee…
GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Though high school athletics has been on pause …
4 Republicans pitch different approaches to growth, spending and agriculture in Grant County Commissioner race
MOSES LAKE — With ballots due Aug. 4, voters in Grant County Commissioner District 3 have four Republican candidates to choose from: Shannon Durfee, Kelly Raap…
Joe Harris named new Quincy administrator
QUINCY — Joe Harris has been hired as the new Quincy city administrator, pending approval by the Quincy City Council. City officials announced the selection in…
Official: 'No evidence' mass numbers of non-citizens are on voter rolls
(The Center Square) - With early voting underway ahead of Washington state’s Aug. 4 primary, officials say they are working to ensure only legal citizens are registered. As of Monday, turnout in King County was …
Grant County Jail Roster for July 30, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for July 30, 2026