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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…
Educational programs and operations levy proposal goes to Wahluke voters Feb. 10
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District voters will decide the fate of a four-year educational programs and operations levy in a special election Feb. 10. If it’s ap…
Basin volleyball roundup Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
MOSES LAKE – The regular season for Basin volleyball has concluded and several teams are neck deep in district tournament competition. With eyes on a state tou…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Nov. 5, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is t…
Adopting Penny, it just makes 'cents'
MOSES LAKE – Penny, bronze, like the coin she is named after, is looking for someone to spend their pennies on her and love her for the rest of her life. She i…
Man dies at Grant County Jail
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Investigative Team will be investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell at the Grant County Jail early Tues…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Nov. 5, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Car club raises $4,000 for first responders
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Classic Car Club will donate the proceeds from its Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders car show at a ceremony today. The ev…
Dutch, sweeter than pie
MOSES LAKE – Thanksgiving is coming up which means it's time to break out the baking goods and begin with apple pie season. Dutch, named after the best type of…
General election ballots due today
MOSES LAKE – Today is the final day to vote in the 2025 General Election. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. today.
Mavs swim team finds success in districts
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team competed in the Big 9 District 5 tournament with the preliminary round and diving events taking place Thursday …
Moses Lake food bank in need of donations
MOSES LAKE – The Community Services of Moses Lake is gearing up for the next holiday season while also preparing for uncertainty at the federal level.
Moravida honors departed loved ones, celebrates Hispanic culture
MOSES LAKE — After all the Halloween candy is gone, the costumes are put away and the decorations are brought inside, it’s time to get down to the solemn part.
Piper Barn Show opens Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot going on at the Piper Barn Show this week, but one thing not to miss is the cinnamon rolls. “They are amazing,” said Julie Piper …
Moses Lake dentist buying back candy
MOSES LAKE — Children who got a little more Halloween candy than they wanted – or who just want to make a little cash – can sell it to the dentist. Smile S…
Audience participation
Crestview Christian School third-grader Delanie Palmen exchanges a high-ten with Sandy Eslick Friday at Monroe House in Moses Lake. Crestview students sang son…