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Basin softball roundup, March 31 – April 4
MOSES LAKE — The halfway point of Basin high school softball is here, as many teams are playing their final games …
Coyotes 18U hosts Moses Lake Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 18U hockey team went 2-1-1 as they hosted the Winter Classic Tournament at the Moses Lake Ice Rink. Head Coach Scott Freidi…
Ephrata PD seeks public assistance in vandalism case
EPHRATA — Multiple business windows and vehicles in downtown Ephrata have fallen victim to vandalism. Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch reported that the incident…
Gas prices see relief nationally, but not in WA
MOSES LAKE — After a brief dip last week, gas prices climbed again across Washington, the nation, and locally in Grant and Adams counties, reflecting continued…
Deer doodle
Deer are one of the most common animals in the Inland and Pacific Northwest, including in the Columbia Basin. Color the photo above, snap a picture or scan it,…
Take a wander, see a wonder
MOSES LAKE — Living in Central Washington has a lot of perks, and one of those is the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters as of Feb. 2, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilt…
Lady Vikings rally in fourth quarter for statement win
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings (21-2) defeated Walla Walla Community College Warriors 60-46 Saturday. With this win, they sit firmly …
A cute little bean
MOSES LAKE — Pinto is a pretty girl who is just over two years old and a bit under 24 pounds. Fully grown, she is up to date on all of her shots, has been spay…
'It never goes away’
MOSES LAKE — Three decades after the tragedy at Frontier Middle School on Feb. 2, 1996, Moses Lake is still healing – quietly, together and steadily. Sunday th…
After decades of struggle, local man finds stability through Community Court
EPHRATA — Wednesday afternoon, as supporters filled the Grant County Community Courtroom, 54‑year‑old Johnny Metzker walked to the front of the room to accept …
Two Grant County solar farms under construction
QUINCY — Construction has started on two solar electrical generation facilities in Grant County, with five more in the permitting or planning phase.
Washington lawmakers push to regulate data centers
OLYMPIA — Land of the french fries and all things potato, Quincy has become home base for Washington’s data center boom. Home to 13 data centers, the industry …
Moses Lake sisters spend week as legislative pages
OLYMPIA — Twin sisters from Moses Lake served as Washington legislative pages, one in the state Senate and one in the state House of Representatives, for a wee…
WEATHER: Feb. 2 – Feb. 7, 2026
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 34. North wind 3 …
Plenty of confusion in the moments after
MOSES LAKE, Feb. 5, 1996 — Ministers and counselors arrived at Frontier Junior High School about 30 minutes after the shooting. Students were just being let ba…