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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…
Fire officials urge families to do annual safety checks
EPHRATA — The first warm days of March tend to nudge people toward open windows, fresh air and long‑delayed chores. As closets are emptied and garages are sort…
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s been a little bit breezy, but nothing the Basin isn’t used to, and it’s certainly no excuse not to get out and do something fun this week…
Light moves: Custom exterior lighting marks holidays, shows team spirit
MOSES LAKE — Lighting up the outside of a house for the holidays looks pretty, but it can be a whole lot of work to set up. That’s what Moses Lake brothers Zac…
Brews & Tunes set for this weekend in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are still available for Brews & Tunes Saturday, the Downtown Moses Lake Association annual blend of music, beverages and fun, according to…
First of many
Dr. Carlina Menjivar delivered the first baby at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive Saturday at 2:14 p.m. The baby boy was born at 6 pounds, 14 ounces …
Corral Creek kicks off spring season at George CoffeeHouse
GEORGE — The George CoffeeHouse concert season gets underway March 21 with a performance by Corral Creek at the George Community Hall.
A pup who’s paws-itively ready for adventure
MOSES LAKE — Akira is a tiny two‑month‑old mixed‑breed cutie with black‑and‑cream fur and a heart full of fur-endship. This small but mighty pupper is already…
Basin churches come together for Lent, fellowship
MOSES LAKE — For some local churches, Lent is more than a time for giving things up; it’s also a season of fellowship and community.
Grant County remains measles‑free but trend concerning
EPHRATA — With measles cases climbing across Washington and the nation, state and local health officials are urging families to review vaccination records and …
‘I thank God for you’
EPHRATA — Shannon Robinson never expected to be where he was Wednesday: hugging a judge and walking away a free man. “I’ve been in and out of prison most o…
Oak and Lily Day Spa gets a little bigger
MOSES LAKE — The Oak and Lily Day Spa has been tucked into a little corner next to the downtown end of the Alder Street Fill for several years, but now it’s ex…
BASIN EVENTS: March 6-14
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s spring at last, and the Basin is filled with ways to get out and about. Whether you’re itching to get outside or you still want to huddle…
Covenant Christian School students grow plants for fundraiser
MOSES LAKE — Many gardeners in the Basin have already started nursing their seedlings in preparation for the day they can put them in the ground. Others can pl…
2025 sees slight real estate market improvement
KIRKLAND — The real estate market in Washington improved in 2025 compared to the year before, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Serv…
Cutest crunch-ball
MOSES LAKE — Meet Pork Rind, a 4‑month‑old reddish mixed‑breed pup. He is medium-sized, sweet as can be, and already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He…