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US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
Serve Moses Lake seeks donations of tents, furniture
Help for people facing winter conditions
Moses Lake man who attacked cop sentenced
MOSES LAKE — One of two Moses Lake men accused of assaulting an officer who was attempting to disperse a crowd that had gathered around another officer pleaded guilty earlier this month.
Census looks for a few people to help get an accurate count
MOSES LAKE — The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for temporary census takers to help get a good count of everyone living in Grant County.
Local food banks still in need of donations
Need remains after holiday
Woman sentenced to 10 days for attempted burglary
Also forced to relinquish guns
Basin Briefs for Dec. 27, 2019
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District had a brief lockdown on Friday, Dec. 20 from approximately 11:16 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
All survive 5-car smashup
MOSES LAKE — A driver of a 2004 Chevrolet Equinox lost control of her vehicle near the intersection of state Route 17 and Yonezawa Boulevard, flipping the car,…
Grant PUD to add electric vehicle charging stations
Will be available to public
Port of Quincy to expand intermodal facility
QUINCY — The Port of Quincy has announced that it plans to expand its shipping hub in Quincy, known as the intermodal terminal. The Port made the announcement …
Samaritan turns small profit in October
Hospital has earned more than $6 million through October
BBCC students make New Hope donation
MOSES LAKE — Associated Students Body officers from Big Bend Community College continued an annual college tradition with a donation to a local organization th…
From the bluegrass to the evergreens
The open road can be many things to a person. For some people, it can become almost an escape. As I’ve gotten older, I have appreciated a chance for a road tri…
Ybarra resigns from Quincy school board
Reflects on 8 years of service
Local legislators reserving judgment on Shea report
MOSES LAKE — Local legislators, though expressing concern, are reserving judgment until they can further review a state House report that accuses Rep. Matt She…
After Supreme Court punts on the homeless, cities are left with tenuous status quo
MOSES LAKE — The Supreme Court’s refusal last Monday to review last year’s Boise decision maintains the right of homeless individuals to sleep on public proper…