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‘Everybody has a why’
MOSES LAKE — Community organizations gathered at McCosh Park on Saturday to mark National Overdose Awareness Day, …
MLSD board votes to support WIAA amendment, two state initiatives
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School board voted on a resolution to support Washington Interscholastic Activities and Athletics Amendment No. 21, Washington Stat…
Sponsoring dreams
EPHRATA — June seems like a long time away now, but before we know it, students will be graduating and heading off to further their education. For those who wi…
WEATHER: Jan. 26-31, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 26-31, 2026
Moses Lake man jailed after long high-speed pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in custody after a high-speed chase Friday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Washington lawmakers push to expand collective bargaining for ag workers
OLYMPIA — The Washington Senate Labor and Commerce committee held a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 20 for a bill that would allow agriculture workers to collecti…
Church volunteers keep Warden Food Bank going
WARDEN — Keeping the Warden Food Bank running is a group effort. Three groups, in fact. The food bank is the joint project of three local churches: Warden …
Quincy boys defeat Ephrata, 72-39
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (5-13) kept their postseason hopes alive after defeating the Ephrata Tigers (3-13) 72-39 Friday. Quincy Head Coach Scott Bierlink was…
Jacks’ strong first half leads to victory over Tigers
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (4-13) defended home court after they defeated the Ephrata Tigers (2-14) 59-32 Friday. Head Coach Johan Farias was jovial to see his …
Ybarra proposes bill to help rural county economies grow
OLYMPIA — Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, is sponsoring a bill that would grant certain rural counties in Washington state more time to designate industrial land b…
Armendariz celebrates 100th win on senior night
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls wrestling squad defeated the Davis Pirates 54-22 Thursday while also taking the opportunity to celebrate Elyssa Arm…
Grant County begins work on comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — Grant County is working on its 10-year comprehensive plan, which will impact policies in the next twenty years in the county. Last night, the coun…
Nat Washington House placed on Washington State Historical Registry
EPHRATA — The Jonas Babcock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution working with the Spokane Chapter #1 Sons of the American Revolution and Mike Scellick…
Former MLHS coach named in inappropriate relationships case
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District officials verified the identify of former coach and substitute teacher Juan David Peralez as the individual whose emplo…
Energetic start leads Mavs to victory on senior night
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks defeated the Davis Pirates 47-24 Thursday in their final home meet of the season. Head Coach Jose Tanguma was happy to se…
Moses Lake man arrested for discharging firearm, resisting arrest
MOSES LAKE — On Thursday at around midnight, Moses Lake Police Department responded to a reported gunshot on Grape Drive and Highway 17. When officers arrived,…