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Grant County Commissioner candidates discuss economic, workforce development
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are competing for Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primar…
WEATHER: May 5-11
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 81 and northeast winds 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusts to 26 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 53 and northeast winds to 9 mph, gus…
Trump’s new conditions on DEI, immigration could cut off states’ wildfire funding
A new effort to force states to affirm the Trump administration’s views on DEI, transgender athletes and immigration when signing contracts with the U.S. Fores…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs for April 29 to May 1
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is n…
WA Supreme Court blocks bid to put state income tax before voters
(The Center Square) - An appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court to allow a referendum effort on the new income tax law to proceed was denied on Monday.
Ryan Leaf to speak in Moses Lake on substance abuse recovery
MOSES LAKE — Former Washington State University quarterback and NFL player Ryan Leaf is coming to Moses Lake to speak on his journey through sports at a commun…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 2, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 30, May 1 and 2. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Trevino: Tigers ‘Can compete with anyone’ despite Ellensburg sweep
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (10-11) concluded their regular season on the road Saturday after dropping back-to-back games to the Ellensburg Bulldogs. Despite …
Huskies best Tigers in OT
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (11-5) extended their postseason push after earning a close 2-1 victory in overtime against the Ephrata Tigers (7-10) in the firs…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 4-11, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The postseason has begun for high school athletes in our area with teams gearing up to compete against the best of the best. Check out where o…
Huskies best Toppenish in senior night doubleheader
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (8-11) had an exciting end to the regular season Friday where they earned a pair of victories over Toppenish during their senior …
Othello man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charges
RITZVILLE — An Othello man has pleaded not guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a collision that killed three 15-year-old girls last…
Hot stuff
MOSES LAKE — Greenpoint Technologies engineer Gary Neu walked away with $100 and some serious bragging rights at the company’s annual chili cookoff April 27. …
Therapy dog program becomes a student‑led legacy at Vanguard Academy
MOSES LAKE — What began as a freshman’s idea to bring comfort animals into Vanguard Academy has grown into a multiyear therapy dog program and a defining high …
CB Job Corps to hold open house Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Job Corps Center will hold an open house Wednesday, to show prospective students and their community what the program has to of…
Saturday fire damages Soap Lake residence
SOAP LAKE — Firefighters check equipment at the scene of a house fire in Soap Lake early Saturday afternoon.