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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Sheriff’s race Q&A part 4: differences in law enforcement philosophies
EPHRATA — Voters choosing Grant County's next sheriff will decide between two candidates who share many of the same goals for public safety but differ on how s…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Sept. 25 – Oct. 2, 2026
MOSES LAKE — There's always more excitement to come as college athletes continue through their fall seasons. Check out where your favorite teams are heading th…
Jr Mavs find successes through action packed Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Jr Mavericks delivered a full day of exciting football last Saturday where the players had impressive individual performances, strong defensiv…
Moses Lake Library incidents decreasing as use increases, administrators stated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Public Library experienced a substantial drop in incidents between 2024 and 2025. The perception of the library was part of the dis…
BASIN EVENTS: October 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are getting shorter and the eerie time of year is creeping up on us. Here are a few things happening in October.
Insurance rates won’t go up in wake of 2026 wildfires
MOSES LAKE — Almost three-fifths of American homeowners have concerns about their insurance rates going up due to wildfires, according to a study by the insura…
Mavericks cross country sweeps Wenatchee Invite
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks swept the competition at the 29th annual Wenatchee Cross Country Invitational at Walla Walla Point Park on Saturday. Both…
Basin soccer roundup, Sept. 17-24
MOSES LAKE — Another week of Basin soccer is in the books, as some teams continue to build off undefeated starts while others find momentum in other ways. See …
Ephrata street work planned for Sept. 29
EPHRATA — Drivers should expect delays at some intersections along Basin Street and lane diversions around town Tuesday as Washington Department of Transportat…
WEATHER Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2026
WEATHER Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2026
Royal City man killed in plane crash
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was killed when his plane crashed Wednesday afternoon about seven miles northwest of Royal City.
QVHS to step back in time this weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Historical Museum will be a time warp this weekend, taking folks back to the founding of the country. “Every other year we do a h…
A fun time with Carnival
The fun will always be around if you adopt Carnival as your next best friend. Carnival is a female shepherd mix who is around 3-8 years old. She is spayed, vac…
Building upgrades to Moses Lake Public Library part of discussion with city
MOSES LAKE — Officials from NCW Libraries and Moses Lake city officials are starting discussions on a new facility use agreement and upgrades to the Moses Lake…