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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community un…
Moses Lake wins Kings of the Columbia tournament
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake came out on top of last weekend’s Kings of the Columbia 7-on-7 football tournament, defeating Chiawana 30-14 in the championship game. …
ROAD REPORT: Paving crews head north on SR 17
MOSES LAKE — The big asphalt paving machines are making the turn north at the intersection of State Route 17 and South Pioneer Way.
Moses Lake Scorpions qualify for Spring Games
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Scorpions soccer team travels to Tacoma for the Special Olympics’ Spring Games this weekend.
Basin events for June 7-14
MOSES LAKE - Activities abound this week in the Columbia Basin with festivals, car shows and a bunch of other fun activities to get out of the house and enjoy …
MLHS’s Bishop, QSD’s Valle awarded NCESD regional awards
WENATCHEE – According to a Wednesday announcement, the North Central Educational Service District has selected Kristy Bishop as the 2025 Regional Teacher of th…
OSPI addresses Parent’s Bill of Rights initiative
OLYMPIA – According to a Wednesday statement from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, some provisions of Initiative 2081, establishing the Pare…
UW Dean’s List recognizes Grant, Adams scholars as university preps for graduation
SEATTLE - Students from Grant and Adams counties have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for the Autumn 2023 Quarter.
EHS celebrates scholarship awards
EPHRATA – During a May 29 assembly at Ephrata High School, hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships were doled out to hardworking students headed towar…
Soap Lake Community and Senior Center looks to be community hub
SOAP LAKE – Perry McClellan wants the Soap Lake Community Center to be a place where people gather to enjoy events and time with one another. McClellan, who…
Moses Lake Community Coalition hosting town hall on gangs
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Community Coalition will host a forum on gangs and gang prevention in the Moses Lake Civic Center and City Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.…
Grant PUD asks public for more input on rates
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Public Utility District customers will have until July 31 to submit their ideas and opinions on future rate policy, and therefore fut…
Exhibits, activities on the schedule for local museums
MOSES LAKE — A photo contest in Moses Lake, tractor rides and honeybees in Quincy and ice cream and Scoundrels Getting their Just Deserts in Ephrata are among …
Driven Tiger: Ephrata's Roberts closes out high school career on high note
EPHRATA – Making his third appearance at the 2A State Track and Field Championships, Ephrata senior Hayden Roberts knew he wanted to close out his high school …
MLHS, Vanguard complete WA accreditation process
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District announced Wednesday that Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy have successfully completed the Washington Sta…
Ephrata summer meals program expanding
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District will be offering both on-site and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals for children over the summer, according to a pres…