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Gettin' down to business
MOSES LAKE — Attendees stroll down the aisles at the Moses Lake Business Expo Tuesday afternoon at the Grant Count…
Fire destroys Warden produce shed Sunday morning
WARDEN – A fire destroyed a produce storage building in Warden Sunday morning. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to a report of a burning shed at R…
March shooting suspect back in custody after failure to appear
SOAP LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Samuel Ramirez, 26, in association with the investigation of a March 8 shooting that led t…
Huskies fall to Selah at home
OTHELLO – On Thursday, the Huskies (3-7-1) were defeated 3-1 at home by the Selah Vikings. Despite the loss, Huskies head coach Aurelio Guevara said he was pro…
Jacks defeated at home despite hard-fought game
QUINCY – On Friday, the Quincy Jacks (1-4) fell short at home to the Prosser Mustangs 35-7. Despite the loss, Head Coach Seth Longwill said he still came away …
Two health care workers lose licenses
OLYMPIA – Two health care providers in Grant and Adams counties have lost licenses in the past couple of months, according to statements from the Washington Department of Health.
Mavs dominate in homecoming game
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks (5-0) dominated the field for their homecoming game against Eisenhower on Friday, earning a 70-0 victory. The Mavs remain…
SLPD investigating GCSO corrections deputy for assault
SOAP LAKE – An off-duty Grant County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy Nickolas Eifert was arrested for a fourth-degree assault – domestic violence charge, according to Soap Lake Police Department Chief Patrick C…
Pins for Pink fundraiser expanding to all month
MOSES LAKE — Over the next few weeks, Ten Pin Brewing is fundraising for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation. The philanthropy will culminate with a celebrato…
Two injured in Ephrata collision
EPHRATA — A two-vehicle injury collision was reported at Airport Road and state Route 282 at about 2:15 p.m. Friday, according to MACC Dispatch. One vehicle wa…
BASIN BOX SCORE: Quincy sports, local volleyball, and Seahawks
MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez revisit recent events in Basin sports. Quincy football got thei…
Adams Co. high schools to highlight career opportunities
RITZVILLE — A pair of career showcases this month will let Adams County high school students see what future they may have in their own back yard.
Basin Soccer round up: Sept. 25 – Sept. 30
MOSES LAKE – As we enter October and the halfway point of the 2025 Basin soccer season nears; local teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Se…
‘This has changed our lives’
MOSES LAKE — The Cape at Interlake had its grand opening Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting and an open house for the community. “This property is primarily ta…
BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 3-11
COLUMBIA BASIN — Leaves are falling, mornings are getting cooler and fall activities are ramping up. Here are some things to keep your autumn spirit alive.
Chances for legislative cooperation slowly improving, legislators say
EPHRATA — Making progress in the Washington Legislature requires cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, and there some signs that more legislators are getting more interested in cooperating. That was one of…