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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…
Second annual Brent Reese Memorial Car Show coming June 7
MOSES LAKE — The Brent Reese Memorial Car Show is roaring back around June 7. “Our first annual (car show) was a wild success,” said Jeremy Reese, who organ…
New wildlife feeding ban takes effect in WA amid concerns of CWD
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted new regulations prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk and moose statewide, effective last F…
Moses Lake BMX hosts Gold Cup qualifier tournament
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX had a busy weekend May 17-18 with two days of action-packed bike competition. The two-day affair saw over 400 riders each day of co…
Double the love and twice the cuddles
MOSES LAKE – Adopt double the cuteness, adopt this bonded pair. Rosco, male, and Dolly, female, are looking for a home that will take them in together. They lo…
Employers ready to recruit at WorkSource Hiring Event
MOSES LAKE — Folks who are looking for work will stand a good chance of finding it May 30 at WorkSource’s Spring Hiring Event.
'Well done'
QUINCY — Port of Quincy Commissioner Curt Morris had a couple of words for Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioner Randy Zolman during the open house at the …
Food and Folk Festival returns to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival will have some changes the second time around. “This year we decided to have it a month earlier because las…
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: May 16-24, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s the merry, merry month of May and there are lots of ways to keep occupied in the Basin. Here are a few things happening this week:
FRESH NEWS: Anglers catching big bluegill at Potholes
MARDON — Feeling lucky? Want a chance at winning a brand-new Skeeter bass boat? Well, the Nixon’s Marine 2025 Big Bass tournament Saturday is your chance. This…
A few extra steps can prevent a kitchen tragedy
MOSES LAKE — One of the most dangerous things you can do at home is also something most people do every day. “If you look at the statistics, cooking is the…
FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Washington State Patrol Trooper Travis Cunningham wears his hat with pride, mind for service
MOSES LAKE — The life of a Washington State Patrol officer isn’t all glamorous, but it does have one thing going for it: the coolest hat in all law enforcement…
BBCC celebrates Outstanding Student Award winners
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College faculty recognized their top students from the 2024-25 academic year during a ceremony May 6.
Building their way to nationals
EPHRATA – Ten sixth-grade Parkway Intermediate students, two advisors and a Lego robot named Jeff will travel to New Jersey this week for the national Lego Rob…
Wilson Creek gearing up to jam
WILSON CREEK — It’s time to rosin the bows, tune up the banjos and dust off the mandolin strings for the third annual Wilson Creek Bluegrass Jam. “It’s a la…
Felix, your future furry adventure buddy
SOAP LAKE – Ready to bring joy and excitement into your life? Meet Felix, a 1-year-old husky mix with captivating eyes and a zest for adventure. Standing at 45…