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Small town, big fun
WILSON CREEK — It’s a big festival for one of the smallest towns in Grant County. “The town was full,” said Sh…
Can you help Emmaline find her forever family?
Emmaline is a small, adult mixed-breed dog with a beautiful medium-length coat and a gentle personality. She's spayed, vaccinated, and waiting for a loving fam…
Warden library hosts Mexican dance show
WARDEN — The dancers of Warden’s Ballet Folklórico Viva México performed at the Warden Library Thursday afternoon, entertaining one of the largest crowds a lib…
‘A Gathering of Ologists’
COULEE CITY — Just about anything anyone could want to know about the Columbia Basin will be on display Saturday at the Ice Age Floodfest at Sun Lakes-Dry Fall…
Free bowling, pizza and movies for Ritzville’s National Night Out
RITZVILLE— Ritzville’s National Night Out will look a little different this year, said Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga. “This year, we’re going to rent …
EVENTS: July 17-25, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re near the halfway point of the summer, and there’s still no shortage of things to do this year. Here are some ways to get out and about.
Renovated low-income housing unveiled in Grant County communities
QUINCY — A new-and-improved Quincy Manor apartment complex was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday. “Today is not only about buildings preserved or units counted…
Home sales up as summer moving season begins
MOSES LAKE — More homes hit the market in June as summer home sales gained momentum, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, whic…
National Night Out
MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata Police Department will host its first National Night Out this year, joining several other Basin communities. “We’ll have static veh…
‘What Royal City is all about’
ROYAL CITY — Royal City celebrated the sunny season with its annual Summerfest last weekend, and the event was by any measure a success. “The feedback has b…
Looking for your MVP? Meet Fifa!
Fifa is a medium-sized, neutered and vaccinated American bulldog mix available for adoption through Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello. This handsome guy is re…
‘Year of the Horse’
MOSES LAKE — According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 (and a little bit of 2027) is the year of the horse. That was a good reason, decided the owners of Up Town A…
Basin hospitals honored by state association
MOSES LAKE — Four local hospitals were awarded the Achievement of Quality Excellence by the Washington State Hospital Association at the WSHA Rural Hospital Le…
Where to swim in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot. And it’s likely to get hotter before the summer is over. Which makes plunging yourself into water seem like…
Moses Lake detective Salazar honored as DOJ's 2026 Hometown Hero
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake police detective who helped stop a gunman during a deadly shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre, near Quincy, three years ago has been r…
Improv camp coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake students can immerse themselves in the world of improvisational theater at a new camp coming in August. “It’s an entry point for 7- …