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Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in 8-0 win over Guardians
SEATTLE (AP) — Emerson Hancock pitched six hitless innings for the Seattle Mariners in his season debut against th…
9 taken into custody in MLPD emphasis patrol
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police officers, assisted by members of the Washington State Department of Corrections and agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fi…
Salmonella outbreak hits Washington state
OLYMPIA — An outbreak of salmonella has sickened 13 people in Washington state, one of them in Grant County, according to a statement from the Washington State…
911 upgrades
MOSES LAKE — Grant County’s Multi-Agency Communications Center fielded a record number of calls in May — over 10,000 for the month — according to MACC Technica…
Summer reading programs offer books, events
WENATCHEE — With sunny weather and warm days dead ahead, summer reading programs are beginning at local public libraries. The Mid-Columbia Libraries system,…
GALLERY: Spring Fest Headliners
MOSES LAKE – Tone Loc, Montell Jordan and Vanilla Ice headlined Spring Fest in Moses Lake this year. The photos below highlight portions of their shows which c…
RECAP: Basin teams conclude baseball, softball seasons
COLUMBIA BASIN – High school baseball and softball seasons across the Basin wrapped up last weekend, with four teams taking home hardware from their respective…
News Bites for June 2, 2023
The Quincy Police Department participated in the Fire on Top-Cop on Top fundraiser last Friday, teaming up with other first responder agencies to raise money f…
Home greenery
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin has always been a place for people who love the great outdoors. Sometimes, though, that’s just not enough and you want to bring…
Ephrata schools to offer free summer meals to children
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District will provide free meals to children 18 and younger this summer beginning on Wednesday, June 14, and lasting through Thursday, July 27, according to a press release from the Eph…
Big Bend students participate in civics simulation
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College students get to participate in mock scenarios of different parts of the American Government in Political Science 202. …
'Walk with Ease'
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Health has started a new online program designed to help people manage and possibly prevent chronic conditions by goi…
June 2023 Community Calendar
June 2 First Friday Jam Anyone with an instrument can come and play; anyone with ears can come and listen. Potluck at 6 p.m., jam 7-9 p.m. at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgeco…
Law enforcement logs for June 1
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
News Bites for June 1
QUINCY — Saturday’s sudden rainstorm triggered a flash flood at Adams Road and Road 13 Northwest, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Offi…
Suspect found dead in car after police pursuit
The following story contains information that might be traumatic for some readers. Discretion is advised. MOSES LAKE — A man sought in connection with a dom…