News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
Fire District 7 cites teamwork, staffing needs after demanding fire season
SOAP LAKE — After one of the busiest wildfire seasons in recent memory, Grant County Fire District 7 leaders say t…
Othello approves two police union contracts
OTHELLO — Othello Police Department officers and sergeants are getting a raise under the terms of agreements between the city and the unions representing them.…
Basin sports schedule Feb. 8-14
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason contests are in full swing here in the Basin, with athletes from all 12 schools competing to move on in pursuit of district and reg…
Wahluke falls in SCAC districts to Naches Valley
MATTAWA – A cold shooting night plagued Wahluke in its 61-39 loss to Naches Valley on Tuesday night, the opening round of the South Central Athletic Conference…
Huskie boys send 22 wrestlers to regionals
OTHELLO – The 2023 Central Washington Athletic District champion Othello Huskies are riding a significant amount of momentum into the regional round of the pos…
Fire destroys home south of Warden
WARDEN — An early morning fire on Tuesday gutted a house on Road 9 SE south of Warden, according to Warden Police Chief Rick Martin. Martin said no one was …
Wipes bill clears House floor
OLYMPIA - A bill, sponsored by State Representative Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy), regarding compliance with labeling requirements for wipes, passed the chamber on Mo…
Ephrata High threat determined non-credible
EPHRATA – A social media threat led to the Ephrata School District excusing student absences Tuesday morning after it was reported to authorities. The threat w…
Mattawa annexes roughly 40 acres
MATTAWA — A new housing development could begin construction this spring on 40 acres annexed into the city of Mattawa. Members of the Mattawa City Council appr…
Spud sales volume down but values up in 2022
DENVER — While the overall volume of U.S. potato sales fell slightly in 2022 when compared with 2021, the value of those same sales rose 14.4% to $15.5 billion…
Open Market
MOSES LAKE — If you’re looking for a place to maybe get that special someone a Valentine’s Day gift, Paul Carney has just the place – Open Market and Mimosas a…
Coyotes take 4th in Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE — The 2023 Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association’s Winter Classic concluded on Sunday, with the hometown Coyotes placing fourth in the tournament. …
Back when...
WASHINGTON D.C. - While many industries and organizations are looking to the future, sometimes it is important to look to the past to see how much has changed.…
One dies in Quincy accident
QUINCY - Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 10000 block of Winchester Road NW near Quincy at about 11:20 p.m. Friday evening after a nearby homeowner called 911 after …
Tigers, Jacks come out on top of D6 girls tournament
QUINCY — Ephrata and Quincy finished first and second, respectively, in Saturday’s 2A/1A/2B District 6 Girls Sub-Regional, and the Tigers and Jackrabbits combi…
Mavs take 2nd at swimming Districts
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Boys Swim and Dive Team took second at the district meet held in Moses Lake over the weekend. “The meet itself actually came dow…