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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 …
Othello museum to extend season
OTHELLO — Operators of the Othello Community Museum want to take advantage of upgrades to its heating-cooling system by opening earlier in the year and staying…
Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, companion bill to H…
Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 6-12, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Girls high school basketball in the Basin continues this week as we head further into league competition. With another week down, see where your f…
Whisker away your worries with Wiley
MOSES LAKE — Meet Wiley – the purr-fect gentleman with a whisker of wisdom. At 8 years young, this domestic longhair mix is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated …
Chicken-themed show opens at Up Town Art Gallery
MOSES LAKE — A whole flock of artists contributed to The Chicken Show at Up Town Gallery in Moses Lake Friday. “We have over 40 entries, from as far away …
Knights win third straight home game
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (9-1) won their third straight game Saturday, defeating the Kiona-Benton Bears 90-42. Head Coach Tim Ravet said his players did …
Basin health care 2025 review
MOSES LAKE — A new hospital opened in Quincy; construction was mostly completed on the new Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Columbia Basin Hospital voters rej…
MLSD saw challenges, achievements in 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District experienced a challenging year in 2025, marked by financial struggles, labor disputes and notable academic accompli…
WEATHER: Jan. 13-19, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 13-19, 2026
Washington average fuel cost under $4 for 4 weeks
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices decreased nationally, in Washington state and Grant County. However, Adams County saw a slight increase of one cent this week.
Contract awarded for Othello fiber project
OTHELLO — Delays slowed the project down, but a section of Adams County south of Othello will be getting access to fiber this summer. Adams County Engineer Sco…
Ready to howl ‘hurrah’ in her new home
OTHELLO — Meet Banzai – the husky mix who’s ready to shout ‘Hurrah!’ for her forever home. This spunky gal is vaccinated, spayed, and working on her house-trai…
Vikings extend win streak after overtime win
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (16-1) pulled off a competitive 66-62 win in overtime against the Treasure Valley Chukars Saturday. After a…
Stalking Awareness Month highlights a dangerous form of abuse
MOSES LAKE — January is Stalking Awareness Month and those who work with victims want people to know that it is a serious issue and there is help available. …
Soap Lake Library, Creative District hold crowdsourced art show
SOAP LAKE — Artists who like to think small are invited to show their stuff at the Six by Six Community Art Show. The show, a collaboration between the Soa…