GALLERY: Looking back at May 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – May was a busy month in Grant and Adams counties with the end of spring sports, a variety of community events and community members coming tog…

Carjacking near I-90

MOSES LAKE – On Thursday around 2 p.m., two women were assaulted and had their vehicle stolen by two white males, according to Grant County Sherrif’s Office. T…

Moses Lake Ace store closes

MOSES LAKE — Ag Supply Ace Hardware has ceased operation in Moses Lake after seven years in business. The closure was announced Tuesday.

Rage softballers swing into athletic, personal growth

MOSES LAKE – Summer softball is upon us, and travel teams throughout the Basin are gearing up for another year of action. Heading into this summer, Head Coach …

Grant Co. celebrates courage and community at Chief for a Day

EPHRATA — Laughter filled the air and smiles shone brightly Thursday as Grant County honored 11 exceptional children during the annual Chief for a Day celebrat…

Soap Lake Library celebrating renewed look, efficient layout

SOAP LAKE – One Soap Lake resident walks into the library, takes one lap around the building, stopping to look at a couple of things. Before he walks out, he t…

Mavericks athletics overcome levy obstacles

MOSES LAKE – The school year has come to an end, the class of 2025 has graduated, and an unprecedented year of athletics has been completed. After the local le…

Moses Lake response to homelessness still in development

MOSES LAKE — What follows the closure of the Open Doors Sleep Center at the end of the month, and the role of the city of Moses Lake, is still under discussion…

Diamondbacks dominate three game series over Mariners

PHOENIX (AP) — Gabriel Moreno hit a three-run homer, Corbin Carroll added a pair of triples and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 10-3 on Tues…

Seahawks punter Michael Dickson signs 4-year contract extension

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed punter Michael Dickson to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 season, the team announced…

MLHS Class of 2025 steps out into the world

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 2025 celebrated a milestone on Tuesday evening as 386 graduates participated in the commencement ceremony held…

ACH Warriors celebrate accomplishments at commencement

COULEE CITY – Last Saturday marked the end of an era at Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School for the class of 2025 as they graduated from high school and head in…

'Diverse personalities’ and ‘interesting times’ discussed at Wilson Creek graduation

WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek High School Class of 2025 is going places. “Every one of you has made this bold and admirable decision to pursue higher edu…

EHS weight room receives $72,000 upgrade

EPHRATA – The Ephrata High School weight room has undergone transformation, thanks to a $72,000 grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation. Sixteen brand-new fitne…

Ephrata installs new sewer liner