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Grant County Commissioners allow fireworks, precautions urged
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners decided Monday not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Grant Coun…
Wahluke upsets Knights at Royal City
ROYAL CITY — The Wahluke Warriors (12-6) defeated the Royal Knights (13-4) 1-0 on Tuesday after outdueling them in overtime penalty kicks. It was a physical ga…
Mavs soccer secures victory in district play
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks soccer team (8-6-1) earned a 3-0 win during the Big 9 district play-in round against West Valley Tuesday evening to move …
School bus hits pickup truck, no one injured
MOSES LAKE — No one was injured when a school bus failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle about five miles south of Moses Lake Tuesday evening.
Considering dementia's warning signs
MOSES LAKE — About 42% of adults over 55 will develop dementia eventually, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet for such a common phenomenon, it…
Homeschool Science Fair showcases student learning
EPHRATA – What do electricity, water, food, volcanos and slime have in common? These were some of the topics covered at this year’s science fair for the Little…
Minions, sharks and superheroes take over downtown Ephrata
EPHRATA – Every October, the charming town of Ephrata transforms into a whimsical wonderland, drawing in hundreds of families for the annual Trick or Treat eve…
Mavs volleyball players make All-League
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks announced the All-League selections for Big 9 volleyball this season. Mavs Head Coach Krystal Trammell said these players…
Basin teams heading to state XC meet
MOSES LAKE – This weekend, four Basin schools will be represented in the WIAA state cross country meet across three different levels. In 1A, the Royal Knights …
Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store gets new wheels
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store has a new truck, thanks to a grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation. “We asked the board for $10,000 budge…
Adams County General Election results 2025
RITZVILLE — Othello voters are choosing a mayor and deciding the fate of a bond to repair the Othello pool; Lind voters are choosing a new mayor. Adams County …
Grant County General Election results 2025
EPHRATA — Quincy, Ephrata and Soap Lake voters are picking a mayor, Columbia Basin Hospital district voters are considering a construction bond proposal and th…
Huskies finish season in second round of districts
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies (8-11) concluded their season in the second round of the district tournament after falling to East Valley 0-3 on Saturday. The Hu…
Groff Elementary renovations underway
MOSES LAKE – The ongoing renovation of Groff Elementary School is making significant strides, as the Moses Lake School District takes measures to rectify const…
Othello Food Bank faces capacity challenges amid increased demand
OTHELLO – The Othello Food Bank, a cornerstone of food security in Adams County, continues to serve the community with dedication, despite facing capacity chal…
GCSO to purchase new drug detection K-9
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is currently in the process of purchasing a drug detection K-9 for use both inside the Grant County Jail and for de…