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GALLERY: Gridiron Guide highlights
MOSES LAKE — The highlights from Gridiron Guide don't stop with just their stories. See below some bonus photos fr…
Dodson bridge to remain open while nearby overpasses face issues
ROYAL CITY — The Hansen Road bridge over Interstate 90 may be scheduled for demolition; the Adams Road bridge might be closed and in need of repairs, the Hiawa…
W20 project in early planning stages
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake officials are working on lining up partners and funding for a project that would tap an irrigation canal for additional water t…
WEATHER: March 17-23, 2026
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 7-14 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 8-11 mph.
Mavs suffer loss in doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (0-2) fell to the Kennewick Lions Monday in a doubleheader with final scores of 6-1 and 9-1. Despite the losses, Head Coa…
Tigers, Jacks and Cougars kick off baseball season after snow delay
EPHRATA — The Quincy Jackrabbits and Warden Cougars joined the Ephrata Tigers at home for a baseball tournament to start the season over the weekend. The three…
C-17 makes precautionary landing at Grant County International Airport
MOSES LAKE — Emergency agencies were called to the Grant County International Airport Monday afternoon when a C-17 needed to make a precautionary landing. …
Sentencing hearing set in 2022 Moses Lake murder case
EPHRATA — Juan Gastelum, the suspect in the March 2022 killing of Yanira Cedillos, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on March 3. He is now scheduled f…
Quincy Police Department logs for March 10-14
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Locations are n…
Washington teams ready for March Madness
MOSES LAKE — One of the most anticipated times of the year for sports has finally arrived as March Madness is set to begin this week. In this year’s bracket, s…
Mind Matters
MOSES LAKE — The Mind Matters Mental Health and Behavioral Health Workshop will explore a wide range of related topics March 26 at Big Bend Community College.
Love isn’t just for February
MOSES LAKE — Meet Valentine, the tiny sweetheart who proves love isn’t just for February. This three‑month‑old white‑and‑brown mixed‑breed cutie is neutered, v…
Local artists invited to share work at Easter shows
MOSES LAKE — Artists, and people who enjoy art, are invited to participate in Easter art shows in Moses Lake and Ephrata this month, hosted by the Church of Je…
‘Bridging the gap’
EPHRATA — When City Clerk Katie Kapalo arrived at Ephrata City Hall in June 2024, she didn’t just step into a job she’d never heard of before applying – she st…
Spring incoming: high temperatures 15 degrees above normal this week
MOSES LAKE — Snow, high temperatures in the low 40s, windy, cold, clouds and more clouds – what, is spring stuck on the pass or something? Actually, temperatur…
Elks Lodge makes $6K donation to veterans nonprofit
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Elks Lodge donated $3,000 in cash and another $3,000 in fuel cards to local nonprofit FOB Columbia Veteran Resources, an organizati…