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Hansen Road overpass demo starts July 7
MOSES LAKE — Demolition will begin July 7 on the overpass at Hansen Road in Moses Lake. Washington Department of T…
COLUMN: It’s amazing what you can learn ...
Four years ago, almost to the day, my wife and I closed on the first home either of us have owned, a stunningly Pepto-pink house in Ephrata with what we though…
Basin preps for Seahawks trip to Super Bowl LX
MOSES LAKE — Local bars and restaurants throughout the Basin are hosting events for the Sunday’s championship matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New Engl…
Respiratory illnesses rising in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — As of the first week of February there has been one flu-related death in Grant County during the 2025-26 flu season. Lexi Smith, communications co…
MLHS’s Martinez signs with E. Oregon
MOSES LAKE — Mavericks volleyball player Kardyn Martinez signed her letter of intent with Eastern Oregon University to play soccer Thursday after earning recog…
Bierlink drops 64 in double-OT thriller
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (6-15) fell to the Toppenish Wildcats 93-96 in double overtime Tuesday. Despite the loss, Pierce Bierlink put together a historic per…
Soap Lake council member asks for Sharp’s resignation
SOAP LAKE — During the Wednesday Soap Lake City Council meeting, tensions surfaced as Council Member Andrew Arnold called for Mayor Peter Sharp’s resignation.
Home values fluctuate year-over-year across Basin
MOSES LAKE — Home prices were up in three Basin communities in December from a year earlier, according to real estate website Redfin. Moses Lake’s median h…
Bridge deck repairs Monday at Hiawatha Road Northeast overpass
MOSES LAKE — Drivers who are using the Hiawatha Road Northeast overpass as the detour route to Moses Lake should be prepared for delays Monday while Washington…
Stirtz scores 22 as Iowa beats Washington 84-74, extends win streak to 5 games
SEATTLE (AP) — Bennett Stirtz hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Alvaro Folgueiras scored 16 points, and Iowa beat Washington 84-74 on Wednesday …
Shane Wright's 2 goals lead Kraken to 4-2 victory over Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Wright scored twice to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Vince Dunn and Adam Lars…
Menudo is ready to melt hearts
MOSES LAKE — Meet Menudo, the sweetest little long-haired lady looking for her forever home. At just 7 months old, this spayed, medium-sized domestic longhair …
Soap Lake Food Bank volunteering a rewarding experience
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food Bank is only open for five and a half hours, one day a week, but it stays pretty busy during that time. “We average about 23…
No. 6 Gonzaga goes down as winning streak ends with surprising loss to Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — There wasn't one specific thing coach Mark Few could point to in trying to explain Gonzaga's struggles against Portland. It all went w…
Ephrata leaders push for local control, infrastructure protections in Olympia
EPHRATA — Three Ephrata city leaders spent two days in Olympia last week meeting with state lawmakers on a wide range of bills affecting homelessness policy, h…
Washington students work for state cactus
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature started the session with a prickly subject. “Sometimes folks think Olympia is all about the thorny issues but tod…