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‘Everybody has a why’
MOSES LAKE — Community organizations gathered at McCosh Park on Saturday to mark National Overdose Awareness Day, …
Coyotes 14U go undefeated in Spokane tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 14U hockey team swept the competition 5-0 over the weekend to win the Frozen Face Off in Spokane. Despite a delayed start t…
Ephrata CAP instructor honored for more than half a century of safety
EPHRATA — Roger Patry has logged more than 23,000 hours of flight time since 1970. That’s more than two and a half years of his life spent in the sky. “Loo…
A look at the 2026 Northwest Hay Expo: Industry leaders gather amidst challenges
KENNEWICK — The Northwest Hay Expo, an annual event for stakeholders in the hay industry, attracted a diverse group of attendees this week, despite challenging…
Sharp utility account receives additional scrutiny
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Peter Sharp has paid his city utility balance in full after previously owing nearly $3,600, according to city staff. Of that amount…
WEATHER: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2026
Othello man sentenced in child porn case
OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of dealing in depictions of a minor engage…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 19 – 24
MOSES LAKE — The competition across the Basin is heating up as boys basketball can see the end of the regular season on the horizon. See below where your favor…
Fuel prices rise in WA, nationally
MOSES LAKE — For the second week in a row, both national and Washington fuel prices increased, and Grant County’s 14‑week streak of falling gas prices came to …
Subject arrested for trespassing, threats with knife
WARDEN — On Friday, the Warden Police Department arrested Jean Alverez, 21, Warden after receiving a disturbance call in the 300 block of West Fifth Street. Ac…
Wilson Creek School District seeks replacement EP&O levy
WILSON CREEK — Voters in the Wilson Creek School District will decide in February on a two‑year replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy which woul…
Watershed music festival canceled for 2026
GEORGE — The three-day Watershed country music festival, one of the major events at the Gorge Amphitheater near George, has been canceled for 2026. The venue i…
Lady Vikings defend home court, sit atop East region
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (19-2) defeated the Blue Mountain Community College Timberwolves 81-29 Saturday. Head Coach Preston Wilks s…
Vehicle burns near Moses Lake on Friday
MOSES LAKE — Friday afternoon, Grant County Fire District 5 received a call for a vehicle fire in the 4900 block of Stratford Road. A small old truck had ignited, according to Fire Chief Dan Smith. The fire resulte…
Adopt this tiny treasure
OTHELLO — Looking for a pup who’s small in size but mighty in love? Meet Min‑Ni, the fun‑sized chihuahua who’s ready to “snuggle her way” into your heart.
Spring water forecast uneven, drought continues
SPOKANE — Warmer than normal temperatures in December and January may have consequences next spring with lower than normal runoff. Joey Clevenger, meteorol…