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Auditor candidates discuss election integrity, public confidence
EPHRATA — Three Republican candidates are running for the position of Grant County Auditor: incumbent Shannon Fals…
Basin sports see cancellations from rain
COLUMBIA BASIN — The heavy rainfall that moved across the state had a direct effect on spring sports Wednesday as multiple matchups had to be cancelled or resc…
Pole fires cause morning outages
EPHRATA — Pole fires are causing outages across Grant County, according to a statement from the Grant PUD. Crews are working to replace the poles and rest…
Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase
OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves naturally returned to the state nearly two d…
Youth baseball and softball season kicks off with parade
MOSES LAKE — The youth baseball and softball season kicked off in Moses Lake with the traditional Youth Day Parade downtown Saturday morning. The parking l…
Piano students get expert guidance
MOSES LAKE — Forty-five Basin piano students participated in the Washington State Music Teachers Association’s Music Artistry Program March 27-28, according to…
Color your world with Vault
Meet Vault, a black‑and‑white Border Collie cutie who’s ready to leap into your heart. This medium-sized, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped boy has gradua…
Wildcats set for final home series
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (9-29) return to the diamond Friday for their final home weekend series of the regular season against Montana Stat…
WEATHER: April 23-28
Wednesday: Rain, with a high near 66. Chance of rain is 80%.
GC Fire District 3, Columbia EMS reach agreement on new contract
QUINCY — Grant County Fire District 3 and Columbia EMS have reached agreement to amend the existing contract for emergency medical services. Fire District 3 Ch…
Grant County Jail Roster for April 21, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 20 and 21. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
DOL takes services on the road to Mattawa
MATTAWA — The Department of Licensing “DOL2Go” unit, along with the Department of Social and Health Services, is coming to Mattawa on April 30 from noon to 4 p…
MLSD Citizen Financial Oversight Committee reports declining attendance, seeks new members
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Citizen’s Financial Oversight Committee is seeking new members as attendance has dwindled in recent months, co‑chai…
Moses Lake Police Department Logs for April 11-12
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Ready to fall vine-over-paws in love?
OTHELLO — This sweet, large gal is the pick of the bunch at Adams County Pet Rescue. Kiwi Vine is an adult, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to grow…
Construction to begin this spring on Royal City road project
ROYAL CITY — The first phase of improvements to Apple Avenue Northeast is scheduled to begin this spring. Royal City City Council members voted on a contract f…