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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…

Updated 8 months ago
Port of Moses Lake looking for more water

MOSES LAKE — Getting enough water for future needs at the Port of Moses Lake, where to get it, and how much it might cost is the subject of an ongoing study. C…

Updated 8 months ago
Two injured Sunday in Mattawa collision

MATTAWA — A Mattawa woman was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland Sunday afternoon after the car she was driving was hit by another car about five miles south of Mattawa.

Updated 8 months ago
Witnesses sought in fatal Moses Lake crash

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department officers are looking for the occupants of a red or maroon Dodge pickup, possibly 2010-18 model years, that may have i…

Updated 8 months ago
Moses Lake council, board eye cooperative efforts

MOSES LAKE — Facility use, working to give children alternatives and opportunity, improving partnerships that help students looking at careers were discussed a…

Updated 8 months ago
Fuel costs slightly down from last week

MOSES LAKE – Washington state, Grant County and Adams County all saw decreases in average prices for regular fuel this week. However, the national average for …

Updated 8 months ago
Royal, Wahluke compete in SCAC League Championship

WALLA WALLA – The Royal Knights and Wahluke Warriors cross country teams travelled to Walla Walla Point Park on Saturday to compete in the South-Central Athlet…

Updated 8 months ago
Basin football roundup – Week 8

MOSES LAKE – Week eight of Basin football has concluded. At this point in the season, not only do playoff teams start to solidify their standing, but seniors a…

Updated 8 months ago
ACH dominant first quarter leads to home win

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (6-1) earned another dominant win at home, defeating Wellpinit 58-16 on Friday. Head Coach Brandon Walsh said…

Updated 8 months ago
Mavs win 2nd-straight game Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (9-6) defeated the Prosser Mustangs 3-1 at home Saturday. Head Coach Krystal Trammell said they went into the game rememb…

Updated 8 months ago
District Tournament Schedule CWAC and CWB 1B

COLUMBIA BASIN – Volleyball and soccer have entered postseason play for the Central Washington Athletic Conference and the Central Washington B. See where the …

Updated 8 months ago
A Penny to fill your thoughts ...

OTHELLO — Meet Penny, a sweet, 6-month-old terrier pup at Hands ‘N Paws Shelter. Penny has eyes that could melt icebergs and lots of energy. She’s good with ot…

Updated 8 months ago
Moses Lake council, school board discuss water use at joint meeting

MOSES LAKE — Water rates in Moses Lake will change as conditions change, and current Moses Lake City Council members do not intend to rely solely on water cons…

Updated 8 months ago
Dent, Sackmanns named to Ag Hall of Fame

MOSES LAKE — Some leading lights in the Moses Lake area agricultural community were inducted Oct. 21 into the Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame.

Updated 8 months ago
SNAP benefits uncertain after Nov. 1

MOSES LAKE — Whether or not benefits through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will be available to Washington residents after Nov. 1 is still to…

Updated 8 months ago
Multiple shooting cases moving through Grant Superior Court

EPHRATA — Multiple cases associated with shootings are winding their way through Grant County Superior Court, including the case of James Kelly, the suspect in…