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Farm Wives and Cowbelles: Women Who Built Grant County
From the Neppel days to now, women have worked hard to build a life here and shape the broader community. In the e…
McDonnell sits in on first BBCC Board of Trustees meeting
MOSES LAKE — Sarah McDonnell, the newest member on the Board of Trustees at Big Bend Community College, sat in on her first board meeting Thursday afternoon af…
LOCAL FACTS: The North American Badger
The North American Badger is a local animal that can be found in throughout the region and is known for its signature white, black and gray coloration. Here ar…
Mayan Memers earn honors
ROYAL CITY — The Mayan Memers, made up of fourth- through sixth graders, won second place for core values – sportsmanship, teamwork and things like that – at t…
Museum works to preserve the history of the rails that built the state
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is a longstanding place that serves to preserve the history of trains and railroads from across the nation. Now cele…
Ephrata CAP instructor honored for more than half a century of safety
EPHRATA — Roger Patry has logged more than 23,000 hours of flight time since 1970. That’s more than two and a half years of his life spent in the sky. “Loo…
A look at the 2026 Northwest Hay Expo: Industry leaders gather amidst challenges
KENNEWICK — The Northwest Hay Expo, an annual event for stakeholders in the hay industry, attracted a diverse group of attendees this week, despite challenging…
Adopt this tiny treasure
OTHELLO — Looking for a pup who’s small in size but mighty in love? Meet Min‑Ni, the fun‑sized chihuahua who’s ready to “snuggle her way” into your heart.
Nat Washington House placed on Washington State Historical Registry
EPHRATA — The Jonas Babcock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution working with the Spokane Chapter #1 Sons of the American Revolution and Mike Scellick…
The Magnesium Shoppe offers mineral-rich relief for pain and stress
MOSES LAKE — Most people don’t think a whole lot about magnesium, even though it’s a mineral our bodies need to function. But a new shop in downtown Moses Lake…
BASIN EVENTS: Jan. 23-31, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather might be chilly and gray, but there are still things to do to break up the winter doldrums. Here are a few ideas for this week.
Fixing problems
MOSES LAKE — Habitat for Humanity is known for building new homes, but last year the Moses Lake chapter focused instead on repairing existing ones. It was so s…
Adopt a gentle giant
MOSES LAKE — Waylon, a 1‑year‑old mixed‑breed charmer at Grant County Animal Outreach, is ready to “paws” his search for a home – if it’s yours. This large, lo…
St. Rose to include middle school next year
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is expanding to include middle school. The program, called St. Rose Preparatory, will hold its first classes this fa…
Moses Lake YMCA project takes step forward
MOSES LAKE — The dream of a YMCA in Moses Lake is a little closer to reality. “The YMCA ... report has been funded,” said Teresa Fields, who’s been spearhea…
Soap Lake Chamber adds new event in 2026
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce released their event schedule for 2026, including a new event this year: the Lantern Festival. Chamber President …