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Going rogue
MOSES LAKE — The new salon on East Broadway is called Rogue Collective for a reason. “We had this dream to do i…
Samaritan hospital use up from 2025, but below 2026 budget expectations
MOSES LAKE — While Samaritan Hospital is a little busier in 2026 than 2025, patient utilization is less than projected in 2026 budget through the first three q…
Lodging tax money to be used to upgrade Larson, Lauzier playfields and other projects
MOSES LAKE — Fields in Lauzier Park and some at the Larson Playfields will get upgrades with money generated by the city's lodging tax. Those were at the top o…
Grant County Jail Roster for Oct. 31, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Oct. 27 through 31 as of Saturday afternoon.
Ballots due Tuesday: hear from the candidates seeking the 13th district seat
EPHRATA — Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are due Tuesday, and voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District will decide who will represent them in …
WEATHER Nov. 2 to 6, 2026
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 55. Mostly cloudy overnight, low about 36, light winds after midnight.
Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday that allowed visitors to dig deep into their…
Q&A: Martinez, Thompson outline priorities for 13th District
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, voters across Central Washington's sprawling 13th Legislative District will decide who will represent them in Olympia as …
Wilson Creek seeks applicants to fill mayoral vacancy
WILSON CREEK — The Town of Wilson Creek is seeking letters of interest from residents interested in serving as mayor following the resignation of Mayor Rob Her…
BASIN EVENTS: November 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — November is right around the corner, and the Basin is brimming with things to do. Here are a few ways to get out and about.
Meet Zorro
Zorro is a big, playful shepherd/Lab mix looking for a home to call his own, who loves other dogs and older kids. He’s vaccinated, chipped and neutered and rea…
Hidden chimney damage can turn cozy fires dangerous
MOSES LAKE — The weather is getting chillier, which means lots of people are getting ready to build the first fire of the year in their fireplace. Here in the …
New look, same hunger: Lady Vikings chase another regional crown
MOSES LAKE — After a special season that saw the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings compile a 27-4 record, they're back in the gym looking to build on las…
Maggie Frank breaks scoring record as Knights blank Omak
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-2-1) are one step closer to the district final after earning their 11th shutout win, overcoming the Omak Pioneers 7-0 Wednes…
Conservation district receives $9.23 million grant for OGWRP project
MOSES LAKE — Construction will start sometime this winter on a project to convert additional acreage from groundwater irrigation to surface water in a section …
Vantage Bridge construction wraps up for 2026
VANTAGE — All four lanes are open at the Vantage Bridge for the winter, although the speed limit across the bridge is still reduced.