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Wildcats’ Sims named conference player of the week
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University junior women's basketball forward Capri Sims was named the Great Northw…
FIRE REPORT: Two fires blaze up in Grant County over the weekend
QUINCY — At 2 p.m. Sunday a 35-acre blaze started on Overen Road outside of Quincy. The fire was quickly contained two hours after it started with Fire Distric…
Quincy School District to restrict use of cell phones
QUINCY — Student use of cell phones in the Quincy School District will be restricted during the school day under the provisions of a new policy to be implement…
NEWS BITES: Aug. 20, 2024
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department would like to remind citizens that there is a noise ordinance, according to a statement released Saturday. Mattawa Muni…
Grant County officials address fair shooting
MOSES LAKE — On Aug. 19, the Grant County Commissioners and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office held a meeting to discuss the shooting Friday night at the fair. …
‘We just really want to keep kids in the arena’
MOSES LAKE – For the Grant County Youth Equine Program, the Grant County Fair is just about the busiest time of the year. “Most of my kids do all the event…
Paws and applause: 4-H youth compete in obedience contest
MOSES LAKE — The Happy Tails 4-H Club held its annual dog competition show at the Grant County Fair for children and their dogs. Wednesday’s events included ob…
Workshop on Grant PUD rate policy Tuesday
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District customers are being invited to attend a workshop on future electrical rates and rate-setting policy at 1 p.m. Tu…
NEWS BITES: Aug. 19, 2024
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department put out a statement that the crime rate in the city is down 27.3% for 2023.
Grant Health says no blue-green algae advisories at this time
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District released a statement saying that there are no current blue-green algae advisories in Grant County late last week …
FIRE REPORT: GCFD 7 receives grant funding for fire equipment
SOAP LAKE – Grant County Fire District 7 received two U.S. Department of Homeland Security firefighter grants totaling almost $773,000. The department’s press release says that these grants are very competitive.
Weather for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Weather for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Crazy Train plays homage to rock legend at the Grant Co. Fair
MOSES LAKE – Colorful lights blared in all directions as the sun set behind the stage. People were dancing, falling over and screaming lyrics back to the band …
Little change in enrollment forecast in Quincy School District 2024-25 budget
QUINCY — Quincy School District officials are estimating enrollment will not change much between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The 2024-25 QSD budget e…
STUDIO BASIN: Grant County Fair and WIAA classification changes
MOSES LAKE -- On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Seniors Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the various ongoings at the Grant County Fair and the change of command at the Eph…
Grant Co. Fairgrounds evacuated after shooting
MOSES LAKE – The carnival portion of the Grant County Fairgrounds was closed down and evacuated Friday evening after a shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m., …