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Licensing locations
COLUMBIA BASIN — There are three ways to buy a fishing license in Washington. Anglers can visit the Washington Dep…
Such a coo-l dog
MOSES LAKE -- Pigeon, a mixed breed puppy, is looking to be adopted at Grant County Animal Outreach. He is around two months old, very fly and is known for ste…
Tigers’ Pichardo in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year
EPHRATA – Ephrata Tigers junior soccer player Diego Pichardo was nominated for the 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year award. The winner of the award will be featur…
Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app
EPHRATA – A rebranding initiative reflecting the evolution of the City of Ephrata is officially underway, with a new logo, a redesigned website, and an upgrade…
Grid Kids Football enters the midseason
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Grid Kids football season is now in its fourth week. The program’s administrator, Brian Gwinn, said the season has been going great…
’90s Flannel Fest and more coming to Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds has a plethora of events coming up with the first up this weekend being the Fall National Antique Tractor Pull, follo…
Port of Ephrata launches car rental services
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata has officially launched a rental car service in a move that aims to enhance airport services and stimulate local economic growth.…
Yakima man, woman arrested for suspected burglaries
MOSES LAKE — A Yakima man and woman were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary after alleged multiple robberies o…
Moses Lake gets $2.1M grant to resurface S. Pioneer Way
MOSES LAKE — Upgrades are coming to South Pioneer Way in 2027. Moses Lake City Council members voted to accept a $2.1 million grant to pay most of the cost of …
New MLFD chief sworn in
MOSES LAKE — Art Perillo was introduced as the new Moses Lake Fire Department Chief during a short ceremony at the Moses Lake City Council meeting Tuesday.
Tigers grab victory over Ellensburg on the pitch
EPHRATA – On Tuesday, the Tigers secured a 2-1 win over the Ellensburg Bulldogs. The Tigers’ Head Coach Gary Klepec said his team earned a good win but still h…
Mavs suffer first loss in overtime
MOSES LAKE – On Tuesday, the Moses Lake Mavericks (4-1) lost a heartbreaker to the Wenatchee Panthers in a 7-6 shootout. The Mavs came out strong but struggled…
Favored Farmhouse expanding services
MOSES LAKE – The Favored Farmhouse coffee shop is expanding its services with plans for a new food truck court and a recurring night market. “We’ve owned t…
QUINCY CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2: Spence vs. Madera
QUINCY — Incumbent Jeff Spence and challenger Rob Madera are running for Position 2 on the Quincy City Council. Both candidates were provided with identical qu…
Teachers address MLSD elementary schedules, activities
MOSES LAKE – At the Moses Lake School District Board meeting on September 18, concerns were brought to the board from district staff and community members rega…
CAST for Kids ignites a love of fishing
MOSES LAKE – The Catch a Special Thrill for Kids foundation is a nonprofit public charity that helps children who have special needs and disadvantages enjoy a …