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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…
BASIN EVENTS: July 10-18
COLUMBIA BASIN — Whether you soak up the sun or the air conditioning, there’s something happening to suit you in the Basin this week. Check these out.
Achieving the dream
MOSES LAKE — Catholic Charities Housing Services, based in Yakima, operates multi-family housing in 19 communities including Moses Lake, George, Royal City, Wa…
Tribute, cover bands finish out Moses Lake’s summer concert series
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Moses Lake Creative District, has come into its own in its fourth year, said Creative Progr…
COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yourself in the middle of one. On the Fourth of…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Sports and music bring good things to the world
I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe Fourth of July weekend, plus the 250th birthday of our beautiful USA. Me, I chose to watch the World Cup. The game between Cape Verde and Argentina was totally amazing. Cape Ve…
George celebrates Independence Day in a big way
GEORGE — The town of George, Washington began its existence as a city on July 4, 1957, and it’s been celebrating America ever since. But this Independence Day …
Color Jerry
Jerry is a 9-year-old mixed-breed gentleman with a big heart and an even bigger smile. This handsome guy is neutered, vaccinated and ready to find a family of …
Purple Party to kick off Alzheimer’s fundraising July 16
MOSES LAKE — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s technically takes place in September, but in fact, it starts two months earlier at the Purple Party. “I like to cal…
GALLERY: June 2026 in review
MOSES LAKE — The sun was bright, the weather was hot and the Columbia Basin had a lot going on in June. Here are a few looks back at the last month.
Job fair offers opportunities for justice-impacted youth
MOSES LAKE — Some young people in Grant County took a step toward employment Wednesday at Grant County Youth Services’ first job fair. “One of the programs…
Veterans, supporters to gather at GC Fairgrounds July 15
MOSES LAKE — The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will hold an event for veterans at the Grant County Fairgrounds July 15, according to an announcement from…
Moses Lake Scout builds garden at fairgrounds for Eagle project
MOSES LAKE — Seventeen-year-old Carson Overfield is taking the final step to reach the pinnacle of a Boy Scout’s career, becoming an Eagle Scout, and he proved…
BASIN EVENTS: July 3-11
COLUMBIA BASIN – This weekend will be loaded with Fourth of July observances in most of our communities, and then there’s plenty more happening afterward. Here…
Basin home prices steady; closing costs drop in WA
MOSES LAKE — Basin home prices have stayed fairly steady in the larger communities this year, varying by 5-9 percent, according to data from the real estate si…
Treat Your Pets
MOSES LAKE – Gale and Danny Wilson, owners of Treat Your Pet LLC, based in Moses Lake, went on a journey three years ago making freeze-dried human grade pet tr…