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Terrain complicates fighting Railroad Fire
MATTAWA — Rough terrain and red flag fire weather complicated efforts to fight the Railroad Fire north of Mattawa,…
Basin Sports Schedule: March 11-21, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring sports are beginning this week for high school teams around the basin. See where the local athletes will be getting their season starte…
WEATHER: March 11-17, 2026
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain. Patchy blowing dust after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. B…
Moses Lake man sentenced to 16 years for strangling roommate
MOSES LAKE — Kyler Mathew Wortham, 35, of Moses Lake who admitted to strangling his roommate in 2025 has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after p…
Registration open for hunter safety classes
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, is sponsoring one-day classes for people needi…
Grant Co. jail roster as of March 10
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
George man arrested after standoff
GEORGE — A George man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute then refused to come out of his house.
UW prepares for Big Ten Tourney run
MOSES LAKE — The University of Washington Huskies (15-16) are heading for the Big Ten tournament in Chicago where they will compete against the University of S…
Gentlemen’s Quartet set to make sophistication fun March 24
MOSES LAKE — The Gentlemen’s Quartet – plus a lady – will take the stage March 24 at the Wallenstien Theater. The concert is sponsored by the Central Basin Com…
Basin churches come together for Lent, fellowship
MOSES LAKE — For some local churches, Lent is more than a time for giving things up; it’s also a season of fellowship and community.
Port of Moses Lake rail project moving to construction
MOSES LAKE — With two decades of work already in the project, the Port of Moses Lake is looking for someone to oversee construction of its new and refurbished …
Ellensburg trooper named WSP Trooper of the year
ELLENSBURG — Trooper Thomas Megargle of Ellensburg has been recognized as the Washington State Patrol District 6 Trooper of the Year. “Ever since I've know…
Lady Vikings finish season in conference tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (27-4) concluded their season after being eliminated in the second round of the Northwest Athletic Conferen…
Grant County remains measles‑free but trend concerning
EPHRATA — With measles cases climbing across Washington and the nation, state and local health officials are urging families to review vaccination records and …
WEATHER: March 10-16, 2026
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8-16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. A 20% chance of nighttime rain and snow before 2 a.m., then a slight cha…
Fuel Report for March 10
Fuel Report for March 10