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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…
Housing discussion continuing in Quincy
QUINCY — Rules for building “co-living housing” in Quincy were sent back for further review by Quincy City Council members following a discussion of the proces…
Smoke detector provides early warning of Moses Lake fire
MOSES LAKE — A smoke detector alerted the residents of a Moses Lake home and allowed them to escape an early-morning fire Wednesday. The fire, in the 2600 b…
Knights fend off the Warriors at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (3-0-2) defeated the Wahluke Warriors (3-1-1) 2-0 Tuesday. Royal Assistant Coach Adan Martinez said their previous games leading…
Measles reported in Grant County
EPHRATA — Grant County health officials are urging families to check their vaccination records after two unvaccinated children in the same household tested pos…
Basin teams begin track and field season at Ephrata Ice Breaker
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers hosted 12 teams, including the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions, Othello Huskies, Soap Lake Eagles and…
Tigers remain confident after tough start to the season
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (0-3) hosted Wenatchee Tuesday afternoon, where they fell 0-16 on the pitch. Tigers Head Coach Lesa Trevino said after facing 4A t…
Licensing locations
COLUMBIA BASIN — There are three ways to buy a fishing license in Washington. Anglers can visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website at fishh…
Trout Derby adds a little something extra to lake fishing
MOSES LAKE — Anglers, cast your lines! The 2026 Trout Derby begins April 25. “We stock lakes all over the state,” said Washington Department of Fish and Wi…
Hiking Trails in the Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Eastern Washington boasts a variety of different hiking trails to enjoy as the weather begins to warm up. Below are five hiking trails in the …
Looking for sheds provides the fun of the hunt
PLAIN — For people who like to spend as much time outdoors than they do indoors – if not more time outdoors – the woods provide a plethora of things to do and …
Rotary Club of Moses Lake celebrates 75 years
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Club of Moses Lake gathered at Pillar Rock Grill Saturday to celebrate 75 years of service to the community. “Every person in this …
Examining how agriculture could switch to renewable energy
MOSES LAKE — The topic of energy production is something that has become something of increasing interest in recent years as new technology is developed. David…
Jail staffing focus of Adams Co. Commission discussion
RITZVILLE — The remodeled Adams County Jail is tentatively scheduled to open in spring 2027, which means training new and current jail staff. And that, said Ad…
Ready to party?
OTHELLO — Meet Gala, the cutest jubilee in Eastern Washington. A terrier mix, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, she is ready to put on her dress and take ov…
WEATHER: March 18-24, 2026
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. SW wind 8-14 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.