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Ephrata Council expedites approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Mavericks’ Valdez signs with Oregon Community College
MOSES LAKE – Thursday was a special day for Jaciel Valdez as he signed his letter of intent with Southwest Oregon Community College and will join their cross-c…
Basin baseball represented in all-star game
RICHLAND – Players from Moses Lake and Othello joined their peers from Yakima at the Columbia Basin Series All-Star Game Wednesday in Richland. “It was rea…
Wildfire near Quincy, evacuations in place
QUINCY – A fire started around 3 a.m. Thursday near Road 13 Northwest east of Adams Road, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to Watch Du…
Alabama looking for a ‘sweet home’
MOSES LAKE – Meet Alabama, the purr-fect Southern belle ready to cat-apult into your heart. At just 1 year, 7 months, and 18 days old, she’s all spayed and vac…
Local youth honored at upcoming Chief for a Day event
EPHRATA – What happens when Grant County children, who are battling significant medical challenges, are promised a day of fun and recognition? They become hono…
'Party in the USA'
MOSES LAKE — June 14 will be a star-spangled night in Moses Lake. “Party in the USA” will be the theme for this year’s Soroptimist auction, which falls on Flag…
Street party
EPHRATA — There are a few new things at the Ephrata Sage-N-Sun Festival this year. “We’re bringing back our 3-on-3 basketball tournament,” said Brittney Mac…
Soap Lake School District completes successful audit with no findings
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake School District has completed its annual financial and federal audit conducted by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The audit re…
Public’s help sought in Quincy homicide investigation
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide in the southwest area of town on May 15.
'Truly one of the best that Ephrata High School has to offer'
EPHRATA – Hannah Keen, a senior at Ephrata High School, has been recognized as one of the June Students of the Month for her exceptional growth, dedication and…
Ideas, suggestions, challenges focus of homelessness forum
MOSES LAKE — About 100 people came to the Moses Lake Civic Center Tuesday to make suggestions and consider options for the way forward after the Open Doors Sle…
Ephrata Tigers' soccer season recap
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers soccer team ended their Spring 2025 season in the district tournament with a 3-12-1 overall record. “I think we’re there,” sai…
Ephrata Tigers' softball 2025 season recap
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers softball team finished their season with an overall record of 20-10, earning third in districts and making the state tournament. …
Bristling with cuteness
OTHELLO – Whether you prefer a shaggy pup or a stylishly cut doggo, Bristle has you covered. He just may need a little time for his curly locks to grow out aga…
Basin schools represented at state track meet
YAKIMA – The state track meet was held on Saturday for 1B, 2B, and 1A schools at Eisenhower’s Zaepfel Stadium. Basin schools were well represented at the meet …