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Knights claim district win over Okanogan
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-1-2) got the best of Okanogan Thursday evening with a 2-1 victory as they move …
MLSD committee recommends replacement of North, Larson Heights
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board heard a presentation from the district’s Facility Advisory Committee recommending that Larson Heights and North elemen…
'Please please please' adopt Sabrina Carpenter
MOSES LAKE – Meet Sabrina Carpenter, the furry superstar ready to make your heart sing. This 5-month-old mixed breed wonder is spayed, vaccinated, and microchi…
College football recap
BOISE, Idaho — On Saturday, several collegiate football teams from Washington completed their second week of the season. Some saw success, while others fell sh…
Groff repairs on schedule, campus to reopen 2026-27
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis told the MLSD Board of Directors Thursday that Groff Elementary will open back up for the 20…
Basin teams compete at Ellensburg Invitational
ELLENSBURG — The Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies, Royal Knights, Wahluke Warriors and Warden Cougars cross country teams all travelled to Irene Rhineheart Park…
Mavericks defeat Hermiston at home
MOSES LAKE — On Saturday, the Mavs defeated Hermiston at home 3-1 to secure their first victory of the season. Head coach Krystal Trammell said her players cam…
Arlington man arrested for vehicle theft in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Colin James Golden, 37, of Arlington was lodged into Grant County Jail Sunday for the investigation of a driving under the influence, attempting t…
Future of Moses Lake to be discussed at daylong council meeting
MOSES LAKE — The future of Moses Lake, and how to plan for it, will be the subject of a daylong Moses Lake City Council meeting Sept. 16. City Manager Rob Karl…
Moses Lake man convicted in child pornography case
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was convicted last week of possessing child pornography, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Boyer, 69, was convicted in Grant County Superior C…
Shots fired on West Broadway Avenue
MOSES LAKE – On Saturday at around 9 p.m. there was a report made of shots fired at 1842 West Broadway Avenue, according to Moses Lake Police Department. Upon police arrival, officers determined a physical alterc…
Gas prices saw increase in WA, Grant Co. and nationally
MOSES LAKE — There were slight increases to average gas prices in Grant County, Washington and nationwide this week, according to AAA. Adams County saw a sligh…
Nearly 80,500 acres burning in WA on Monday
MOSES LAKE — Washington’s fire season is heating up with nearly 80,500 acres burning across the state as of Monday. “Part of the reason that you are seeing …
QUINCY CITY COUNCIL POSITION 5: Dormier and Shelton
QUINCY — Incumbent Dave Dormier is being challenged by Pete Shelton for Position 5 on the Quincy City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald gave identical questio…
Weather for the week of Sept. 8, 2025
Weather for the week of Sept. 8, 2025
Othello Fair & Rodeo coming Wednesday
OTHELLO — Longtime volunteer Becky Flint said there’s just something about the Othello Fair. “We may not be the biggest, but we definitely are the friendli…