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Man arrested after homicide investigation on Moses Lake base
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County Sheriff's Office investigation into a death at a residence near Travis Drive and Craw …
Washington lawmakers resurrect bill to lower legal alcohol limit for drivers
OLYMPIA — Stacy Gammons-Ankerfelt just completed her first year as a fifth-grade teacher at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Kent when she was struck and kill…
Gas prices increase nationally, WA; relief in Grant and Adams Co.
MOSES LAKE — After seventeen straight weeks of falling fuel prices in Washington, the trend came to a halt this week, with statewide averages ticking up by nea…
Meet Georgine – your future fur-ever Valentine
MOSES LAKE — This sweet 5‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is medium‑sized, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and she’s ready to fall head‑over‑paws in love wi…
Woman suffers burns after collision, vehicle fire
SOAP LAKE — On Sunday evening, a vehicle collision and fire near Soap Lake injured an unidentified woman. First responders answered a call reporting a car fire and person trapped at around 7 p.m. near the 1000 …
Track and field athletes begin season at UW Preview
SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies hosted the Washington State University Cougars and Central Washington University Wildcats in the UW Preview. Thi…
Eagles defense earns statement win on the road
POCATELLO, IDAHO — The Eastern Washington Eagles (4-14, 2-3) defeated the Idaho State Bengals 84-66 on the road Saturday. Associate Head Coach Ryan Lundgren wa…
Ephrata man killed in SR 283 collision
GEORGE — An Ephrata man was killed, and a Quincy man was charged with vehicular homicide following a two-car collision about seven miles northeast of George Su…
The benefits of being a 'brat'
MOSES LAKE — Richard Black, a 71-year-old veteran and resident of Moses Lake, was born the second oldest of five siblings to his parents Hilda and Herbert Blac…
Ephrata Schools bond – Ephrata High School
EPHRATA — As the Ephrata School District prepares to bring a $75 million bond proposal to voters in Feb. 2026, one of the components is a plan to renovate Ephr…
GCSO, Wenatchee PD activity spark ICE rumors in Quincy
QUINCY — Rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were in Quincy on Thursday are unfounded, said Quincy Police Chief Ryan Green. However, the G…
Royal schools EP&O levy on Feb. 10 ballot
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District voters will be asked to accept or reject a two-year educational programs and operations levy in a special election Feb. 10. …
WEATHER: Jan. 19-23, 2026
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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Jan. 19-26, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter sports for our local athletes continue strong as they push through their tight January schedules. Check out where the high school teams…
Knights lose on buzzer beater at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer beater three that also drew a foul. Despite the loss, Head Coac…
Knights fall short at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-3) were defeated 60-42 by the Zillah Leopards in Royal City Friday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar said they …