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Updated 27 minutes ago

Wall of pride

MOSES LAKE — The ball field at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex on Central Drive sported some new, vibrant colors…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
20-year friendship

QUINCY — In May 2006, a few shovels turned over not just some dirt, but the fortunes of a community.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Grant County Jail Roster for June 1, 2026

This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 31 through June 1 as of Monday afternoon.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Gasoline prices show spring surge, recent pullback across WA and U.S.

MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices across Washington state, the nation, Grant County, and Adams County have followed a similar trajectory in the first five months of…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Built-in technology helps put out Simplot fire Sunday

MOSES LAKE — Technology built into processing machinery at a Moses Lake business helped extinguish a fire before it could spread Sunday night. The fire at t…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
ON THE ROAD AGAIN

WEATHER: June 2-8

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
MLCA class of 2026 closes the door on high school

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy salutatorian SanTahna Ferguson said graduation was the start of something new – something a little daunting, even. …

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Wenatchee Road fire briefly threatens nearby buildings

MOSES LAKE — A fire of about an acre threatened some homes and outbuildings but was extinguished within about 90 minutes by Grant County Fire District 5 and Mo…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Quincy Jackrabbits see athletes commit to college

QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits had five athletes commit to colleges Monday afternoon as they prepare to head on to the next step in their athletic careers. St…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Basin Athletes place in the state tournament

MOSES LAKE — Athletes from around the Columbia Basin competed in the track and field state championships in Yakima and Tacoma over the weekend. Below is a list…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
‘Keep those sparks off the landscape’

EPHRATA — An annual burn restriction is now in effect across unincorporated areas of Grant County, as local fire officials warn that an already active and unus…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Honky-Tonk Circus to headline George Fourth festivities

GEORGE — For a town of barely 1,000 people, George hosts a whopping Fourth of July Celebration, as befits a community named for the Father of the Country.

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Connelly Park closed indefinitely after storm caused extensive damage

MOSES LAKE — Connelly Park will remain closed for the foreseeable future after a powerful windstorm swept through the area Thursday night, uprooting dozens of …

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
New Wyndham Microtel opens in Ephrata, welcomes guests ahead of schedule

EPHRATA — A new Wyndham Microtel has officially opened its doors in Ephrata, offering travelers a modern place to stay while marking a major milestone for a lo…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Basin athletes compete at state track

MOSES LAKE — Athletes from schools all around the Columbia Basin competed in the state championships over the weekend with Ephrata, Moses Lake High School, Oth…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Huskies Luis Farias signs to Columbia Basin College

OTHELLO — Luis Farias from the Othello Huskies boys’ soccer team signed his letter of intent Thursday to join the men's soccer program at Columbia Basin Colleg…