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‘Grease’ lights up Ephrata High stage
EPHRATA — The halls of Rydell High came roaring to life Thursday night as Ephrata High School kicked off opening n…
Adopt somethin’ spicy
MOSES LAKE — Wasabi is an adorable little gray and white kitten that’s just a bit shy of four months old. She has wide, pleading eyes that are just begging for…
New complex in Moses Lake ready to rent
MOSES LAKE — The Modern Heights apartments, located smack in the middle of Moses Lake, are almost finished. “We have about half of them ready to go,” said …
AI learners win prizes, gain skills in NCW Tech Alliance contest
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance Skill-a-Thon has ended, and four Grant County residents are among the winners. “The winners walked …
Roadwork to close SR 243 south of Mattawa starting Monday
MATTAWA — Drivers heading south of Mattawa can expect State Route 243 to be closed for a short stretch between Mattawa and Desert Aire, beginning Monday.
Basin housing market stabilizing
MOSES LAKE — Just a few years ago, homes for sale in the Basin were few and far between. Today, things seem to have moved more or less back to normal.
Moses Lake council, school board candidates discuss issues at forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates for the Moses Lake City Council and Moses Lake School District discussed school and city finances, trust and water at a forum sponsored…
Voting begins today in WA
OLYMPIA — The voting period for Washington State’s General Election officially commences today, offering residents the opportunity to participate in shaping th…
BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 17-25
COLUMBIA BASIN — Whether you celebrate Halloween or harvest, there’s no shortage of macabre fun this week in the Basin, plus crafts, live music and more. Here …
DAR calls for stories, memories from farmers
MOSES LAKE — Local residents are invited to share their memories through a program by sponsored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, acco…
WA college sports schedule: Oct. 17-24, 2025
MOSES LAKE – College athletes continue to battle through the season as the weather gets colder and the games get hotter. Check out where your favorite college …
‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep
State transportation officials say they are making the limited dollars for highway and bridge preservation stretch as far as they can — but it’s not far enough…
Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon
A long-running court battle over how to balance protections for endangered fish with hydropower dams in the Columbia River Basin has resumed after a two-year p…
Ephrata looking for architect to remodel potential new city hall
EPHRATA — The final layout of a former business recently purchased by the city of Ephrata, and the ultimate fate of the existing Ephrata City Hall, are still t…
Cougars compete at Apple Ridge cross country course
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars Cross Country team competed in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference’s week three event at Apple Ridge Cross Country course in…
Wildcats rank second in conference preseason poll
ELLENSBURG — On Oct. 14, the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference announced its preseason poll for the upcoming women’s basketball season. The Central Washing…