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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…
Houdini's greatest escape: finding a forever home
No magic trick here, Houdini is really this cute. With his tiny expressive eyebrows, sweet personality, and ready-to-go status (neutered, vaccinated, and waiti…
SENIOR EVENTS: August 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — August is the month of the Grant County Fair, but there’s also plenty more happening in the Basin. Here are some ways to get out and about.
Purple Party smaller but successful
MOSES LAKE — There were about 50 fewer people at the Purple Party July 16 than came last year, but those people accomplished a lot. “I don’t feel as though …
Davis and Johnson reflect on Tillage League All Star team
EPHRATA — Ephrata’s Isaiah Davis and Mitchell Johnson both made the Tillage League All-Star team after having strong performances with the Tigers Baseball Club…
Man arrested near burglary scene with firearm
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police arrested a suspected burglar who was carrying a loaded firearm Friday night, according to a statement from the MLPD. Jeremiah …
WEATHER Aug. 5-11, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 5-11, 2026
Mattawa ‘summer clean up’ Aug. 14 and 15
MATTAWA — Residents of the Mattawa area can dispose of unwanted household junk during the “Summer Cleanup” sponsored by the city from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 …
Moses Lake man arrested for molestation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday for child molestation, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. Jaime Mendez Madriga…
Fiber circuits damaged by Spokane Complex Fire impacts local channels
The Spokane Complex Fire has caused channels to go black in Grant County.
Gas prices see some relief, increases this week
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington and Grant County all moved higher over the past week. However, nationally and in Adams County there was slight relief in …
FIRE REPORT: State resources mobilized as Spokane area fires grow; Governor declares statewide emergency
SPOKANE — State and local firefighting resources continue battling the Spokane Area Fires after Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency Aug. 1 amid wh…
Smoke and unhealthy air quality to continue throughout the week
MOSES LAKE — The smoky skies and poor air quality are forecast to stick around the Columbia Basin, at least through most of this week. The National Weathe…
Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant Commissioner Rob Jones. “He knew all the acco…
GALLERY: July 2026 in review
MOSES LAKE — As we wave goodbye to July, here are a few things that happened last month in the Columbia Basin.
Primary election to narrow candidate fields
EPHRATA — Races for local, statewide and federal offices will be winnowed to two candidates in today’s primary election. Not all races attracted more than …