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‘Welcome back Gators’
MOSES LAKE — After more than a year and a half away from their school, Groff Elementary students, staff and famili…
Basin girls basketball roundup, Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
MOSES LAKE — The halfway point of the season for girls basketball is upon us. As league play kicks off, every team is looking to make a run. See below where yo…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
MOSES LAKE — As teams come out of the holiday break, many are looking to turn it up a notch. Some have jumped out strong in their leagues; others are hoping to…
Post-holiday sweetness
OTHELLO — Although Christmas is over, your chance to adopt Candy Cane is not. This sweet mixed breed puppy has a curious and adventurous soul, always looking t…
A look at positive vibes in the Basin in 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Too often, people pick up the newspaper and see bad news staring them in the face. It’s true that 2025 had its negative moments, but a lot of …
Grant Co. legislators pre-file legislation
OLYMPIA — Grant County Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake and Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, have pre-filed bills for the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Rep. Al…
Port of Quincy security services face challenges
QUINCY — Port of Quincy commissioners will be looking at options for insurance coverage for the port’s security service after its contract through the original…
WEATHER: Jan. 6-12, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 6-12, 2026
Gas prices drop again, but remain high in WA
MOSES LAKE — Lower fuel prices continued this week, with Grant and Adams counties, Washington and national average fuel prices dropping from last week’s prices.
Quincy 2026 budget includes streets, QPlex projects
QUINCY — The city of Quincy will operate on a budget of about $148.3 million for 2026. That includes money for street projects along 13th Avenue Southwest and …
Jacks basketball teams have shaky weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits basketball teams each played games against Ellensburg and East Valley Friday and Saturday. See how the teams did below and how …
Banks Lake Brawl tourney highlights local wrestlers
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors hosted the Banks Lake Brawl wrestling tournament Saturday, which saw 15 schools attend including the Ephrata …
SENIOR EVENTS: January 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — After the hoopla of the holidays, it’s time to wind down a little and start getting into a routine. Here are a few things to keep your time oc…
ACSO seeking controlled substance homicide suspect
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating subject Brittney Marie Jones, 35.
New year! New pup?
MOSES LAKE — Welcoming everyone to 2026 is little Maddie Kendall, a small mixed breed pup. Maddie said she is excited for this year, as it will be her first fu…
ACSO seeking assistance for wanted subject out of Othello
OTHELLO — On Sunday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense in the 800 block of South Steele Road in Othello, according to a stat…