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Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…
COLUMN: Welcome home Eugenio Suarez
On July 31, the Seattle Mariners went all in on their season by trading for Eugenio Suarez. The Mariners are having an impressive season. Currently, they’re fi…
Ephrata Police Department logs for Aug. 7, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. July 22 …
100-acre fire in N. Grant County sparked Wednesday
ELECTRIC CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 2 “Get Set” evacuation orders for both Electric City and Delano as a wildfire moves through …
Shot fired, nobody hurt in Knolls Vista altercation
MOSES LAKE — A weapon was fired but nobody was hurt during an incident Tuesday afternoon in the Knolls Vista neighborhood of Moses Lake, according to the Moses Lake Police Department.
Rock Bottom Rocker in need of support
EPHRATA – The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry, a local backyard rescue based outside of Soap Lake, has two community events on the horizon – including a pop-up v…
Moses Lake man arrested in attempted murder case
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Luis Angel Ortega Tuesday morning after an what investigators describe as an attempted murd…
‘Clear sign of energy mismanagement’: Washington gas prices trending up
(The Center Square) – While gas prices in Washington state fluctuate, they have increased overall compared to last year, with drivers enduring some of the high…
Cougars bolster name, image, likeness efforts
PULLMAN – In an effort to stay ahead of the evolving collegiate athletics environment, Washington State Athletics continues to bolster its Name, Image, and Lik…
EWU releases basketball schedules for 2025-26
CHENEY – The Eagles Men’s and Women’s basketball teams released their schedules for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Big Sky Conference officially announced th…
Grant, Adams primary election results 2025
EPHRATA - The primary election was held Tuesday in Washington state with statewide voter turnout at roughly 18.58% of the Evergreen state’s 4.4-plus million vo…
Firefighting challenging, interesting, rewarding, ACFD 5 chief says
OTHELLO — It’s getting busier in Adams County Fire District 5, at a time when it’s more difficult to find volunteers. Chief Tom Salsbury said July 2025 was alm…
GALLERY: July 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – Booming fireworks began the month but so much more happened in July in the Columbia Basin. The month was packed full of local events, students…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office jail roster for Aug. 6, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
Keeping an eye on the Basin’s at-risk species
MOSES LAKE – A number of animal species in Washington State are listed as threatened or endangered on the state or federal level including species native to th…
Meagan Karstetter ready to compete in senior season
MOSES LAKE — For Meagan Karstetter, the Carroll College 2025-26 women's basketball season will not be taken for granted. In her first three seasons with the Fi…