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WEATHER: Jan. 22-28, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy with a high near 33 and light and variable winds. Gradually clearing overnight, becoming mostly c…
Soap Lake police receive $125,000 federal grant
The Soap Lake Police Department (SLPD) received a $125,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a social media post Thursday.
Three injured in collision south of Quincy
A Quincy teenager, an Othello man and woman were injured Thursday afternoon in a collision at state Route 281 and Road 5 Northwest, south of Quincy, according …
Carrying on a tradition: Despite the challenges, organizations give Thanksgiving dinner
MOSES LAKE — It was a drive-up event, but the community Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday went on as planned.
‘A humble start’: Church leader visits Moses Lake chapel
MOSES LAKE — It’s not often a major church leader visits Moses Lake.
Potato hash and other things to learn
When I was 11 years old, I thought it was fun to make my mom and dad breakfast in bed.
Job not done: State redistricting left up to court, will affect local legislators
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Redistricting Commission failed to reach an agreement on new legislative district boundaries by the midnight Monday deadline, me…
County officials to consider changes to Moses Lake UGA
EPHRATA — Changes to the urban growth area, or UGA, included in the recently approved Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan likely will be considered by the Grant Coun…
Soap Lake police donate to cancer foundation
The Soap Lake Police Department (SLPD) sold pink SLPD patches in October to raise money for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation and presented a $1,300 check t…
It’s a farm life: Grant County farmer relies on determination
It’s a field of work with very high highs and very low lows.
Making spirits bright: Organizers seek participants for two local Christmas events
OTHELLO — Organizers of two local Christmas celebrations are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in their annual festivities.
Whipping up waves: Wind storm causes some power outages, higher-than-normal temperatures
MOSES LAKE — A powerful wind storm blew across the Columbia Basin Monday afternoon as a cold front moved east across Washington state, leading to scattered pow…
Moses Lake swim and dive gets top 10 finishes
The Moses Lake High School girls swimming and diving team competed at the state meet Friday and Saturday in Federal Way. And out of the nine athletes and three…
Commissioners discuss hospital construction, costs
MOSES LAKE — The increased cost of construction for the new Samaritan hospital was discussed publicly for the first time at a meeting of hospital district commissioners.
‘A second family to me’: Volunteer firefighter finds her service rewarding
MOSES LAKE — Emily Collins loves her volunteer role.
Thinking of Santa: Downtown Street Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season
MOSES LAKE — The little girl in the pink coat didn’t want a picture with Santa. She wanted to see him for an entirely different reason.