General News
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MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Royal City robotics team has chance to compete in California
ROYAL CITY — If they can raise the money, nine budding Royal City engineers will be headed to California next month. The Royal Middle School robotics team, …
CWU instructor honored at theater festival
ELLENSBURG — A Central Washington University instructor was honored recently with a prestigious award, according to a statement from the university...
Mavs off to 5-1 start
MOSES LAKE – After suffering its first setback of the 2023 season in a loss to Mt. Spokane on Saturday, the Moses Lake softball team is looking to get back on …
DNR plans prescribed burns in Eastern, Central Washington
OLYMPIA — The Department of Natural Resources is planning a number of prescribed burns on State Trust lands in Central and Eastern Washington this spring, acco…
RECAP: Basin baseball March 20-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local baseball teams continued on through the early regular seasons, as many squads are now entering the teeth of league contests. See below f…
Ephrata Parks and Recreation makes spring plans
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Parks and Recreation department has created a number of new events for spring, and Ephrata Recreation Supervisor Josh Johnson said the ci…
Reading room
ROYAL CITY — Royal City’s library is about to have some breathing room. “We are hurting for space,” said librarian Jess Rosez. “Sometimes we have our progra…
Track & fielders compete in Quincy
QUINCY – Four local track and field teams joined the Quincy Jackrabbits at the Best of the Basin meet last week, with Ephrata, Othello, Royal and Wahluke all a…
Road improvements?
EPHRATA — Grant County officials are looking at the possibility of residents using a long-existing state law to facilitate the development of roads in unincorp…
Quincy annexes industrial property
QUINCY — The Quincy city limits have been extended to the east following the annexation of about 150 acres approved by the Quincy City Council on March 21. Mun…
Top coaching
ELLENSBURG – Braving the very cold day, nearly 200 youth gathered at Central Washington University Saturday to learn from some of the best track and field athl…
The Old Hotel Art Gallery
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello is a place where local artists can have their arts and crafts displayed and sold on consignment. According to…
Kitty vaccinations
Kittens and cats, whether they live indoors or outdoors, can be exposed to diseases caused by viruses or bacteria. Vaccinations help protect our feline friends…
Weather for Monday, March 27, 2023
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph, while Monday night is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 34. Tuesday: A …
Knights rally from early deficit, win 9-1
ROYAL CITY – The Knights bounced back from an early deficit to win 9-1 over College Place on Saturday afternoon, with three players scoring multiple goals in t…