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Updated 3 hours, 28 minutes ago

Looking for sheds provides the fun of the hunt

PLAIN — For people who like to spend as much time outdoors than they do indoors – if not more time outdoors – the …

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Kelda, pre-trained and ready to be adopted

OTHELLO – Meet Kelda, a remarkable Ridge Dog graduate from the Coyote Ridge Correctional Center in Connell, Washington. With her stunning athleticism, gentle d…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Police searching for theft suspect near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – Law enforcement officers are currently searching for a theft suspect with drones and K-9 units on Road P Northeast and Road 3 Northeast near Moses…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
NCW Libraries offers civics, discourse programs

MOSES LAKE – North Central Washington libraries will host a digital Fall Program series for adults in partnership with Oregon Humanities and the NCW Equity All…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Gaines appointed Grant County Administrator

EPHRATA — Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines has been appointed as interim Grant County Administrator. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter sa…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Local legislators to present at Ephrata City Council

EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council is set to host an open house featuring a state senator and two state representatives, all local Republicans, on Oct. 1.

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Reptiles, learning and local fun

MOSES LAKE – The City of Moses Lake Museum and Art Center is hosting free family Saturday, Oct. 4, featuring a presentation from April Jackson or as she’s bett…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Weather for the week of Sept. 29, 2025

Weather for the week of Sept. 29, 2025

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Mavs slow pitch remains undefeated

MOSES LAKE – On Thursday, the Mavericks (10-0) took care of business after having to pivot and move their game to home field due to air quality. They swept the…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Huskies dominate Vikings, remain undefeated

OTHELLO – On Friday, the Huskies (4-0) secured a 46-13 victory over the Selah Vikings. Despite the big win over an undefeated opponent, Huskies Defensive Coord…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Quincy-area fire burns 350 acres

QUINCY — A fire in an area difficult to access about 11 miles north of Quincy Thursday eventually grew to about 350 acres and required crews to remain on the s…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Moses Lake parks plan includes new Longview park

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials want to make some changes to Sinkiuse Square and build a new park in the Longview neighborhood. Those were the projects …

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Woman, 82, found in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — At around 12 p.m. Friday, Grant County Sheriff's Office received a call that a body had been found by a fisherman in Moses Lake - the body of wate…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Tigers defeat Mavericks in overtime on the pitch

MOSES LAKE – On Thursday, the Ephrata Tigers stormed Lions Field and brought home an overtime victory against the Mavericks. After a scoreless game in regulati…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Mavs dominate at home

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks regained a home game on their schedule Friday after air quality shifted their away game against Wenatchee to Lions Field…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Body found in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — At around 2:00 p.m. Grant County Sheriff's Office received a call that a body had been found in Moses Lake near the 7000 block of Dune Lake Road. …