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Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, …
Bad debt, charity care expenses rising at local medical facilities
MOSES LAKE — For everyone in healthcare, from patients to hospitals to medical professionals, the challenge is who pays the bill. Sometimes the answer is that …
Two dead in early morning Moses Lake house fire
MOSES LAKE — Identification is pending for two people killed in an early-morning fire Wednesday in Moses Lake. Moses Lake Fire Department Chief Art Perillo…
Grant County Jail logs as of Jan. 7, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Health District mandates overdose reporting
MOSES LAKE — In a move to enhance community health and safety, the Grant County Health District has implemented a policy requiring healthcare providers to repo…
Ephrata Fire Department reflects on 2025
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Fire Department experienced a busy year in 2025, responding to a total of 513 calls for service. Fire Chief Jeremy Burns provided an over…
Purr-fect slice of sunshine
OTHELLO — Meet Taran, an orange cutie, who is pawsitively ready to brighten your life. He’s neutered, vaccinated, and gets along with other cats; he’s quite th…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Jan. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College sports are back in full swing following the holidays as teams prepare to find a spot in the postseason. Check out where your favorite team…
Huskies topple Tigers on the road
EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies travelled to face the Ephrata Tigers Tuesday evening where the Huskies earned a 42-28 team victory over their Central Washington …
One arrested for suspected Grant PUD wire theft
MOSES LAKE — On Jan. 3, Grant County Public Utility District filed a complaint with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office after noticing a hole cut in the chain li…
Wardenaar sinks 41 points as Knights earn blowout win
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (7-1) stormed the hardwood to defeat the Naches Valley Rangers 75-29 Tuesday. Head Coach Tim Ravet said the win was good to get …
Defense powers Knights to statement win
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (9-2) defeated the Naches Valley Rangers 45-22 to bounce back into the win column Tuesday. After a strong performance in the pai…
Double the trouble
OTHELLO — Kefir, front and Whey, back, are both up for adoption at Adams County Pet Rescue. Adoptable together or separately, these sweet pups want comfy homes…
Two dead in early morning Moses Lake house fire
MOSES LAKE — Identification is pending for two people killed in an early-morning fire Wednesday in Moses Lake.
Brookdale Hearthstone Christmas Parade delights seniors, children
MOSES LAKE — The spirit of Christmas paid a visit to Brookdale Hearthstone Dec. 23, with a parade, a visit from Santa and lots and lots of candy for children.
Lions seize win, remain undefeated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (9-0) basketball team added another win onto their undefeated record Monday after…