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Moses Lake man dies in Dodson Road collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed in a head-on collision near Royal City Tuesday afternoon. Patrick Cha…
Farm Wives and Cowbelles: Women Who Built Grant County
From the Neppel days to now, women have worked hard to build a life here and shape the broader community. In the early days they worked as business owners, in …
Samaritan Healthcare survey asks residents for ideas on future healthcare
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials are asking residents of its hospital district and some regional hospital districts for their ideas on where healthc…
MLHS grad honored at NY Institute of Technology
OLD WESTBURY, NY — Krithika Suresh of Moses Lake has been named to the Presidential Honor List at New York Institute of Technology for spring quarter 2026, acc…
CWU releases spring 2026 honor roll
ELLENSBURG — One hundred two students from the Columbia Basin were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for winter quarter 2026, according to an…
Your chance to get Fleeta is fleeting
Fleeta isn't just feline fine, she's feline fantastic. This large-and-in-charge one-year-old domestic shorthair mix is spayed, vaccinated and ready to fleet st…
CBCCA unveils 2026-27 concert season
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association has released its concert schedule for 2026-27. The season will begin with a CBCCA favorite, the…
Podium cuts ribbon on new, expanded physical therapy and training clinic
MOSES LAKE — In physical therapy, it’s good to have plenty of room to work in. Now, Podium Physical Therapy and Performance Training has that space. Owner Dr. …
Confluence Health names new Chief Medical Officer
WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has selected a new chief medical officer, according to an announcement from Confluence July 23 July 23. Dr. Katie Peterson rep…
State to provide technical assistance for Port of Moses Lake project
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will receive assistance from the Washington Department of Commerce to evaluate options for providing additional electrical …
Meet Kelp
Don't sea-ze this opportunity to scroll by. Kelp is a young mixed-breed girl who's ready to kelp make your life brighter. This sweet medium-sized pup is spayed…
From Othello to Pocatello, McDonald finds her place with Bengals softball team
OTHELLO — Before Camryn McDonald became an everyday shortstop and leadoff hitter for Idaho State, she was an Othello kid playing in front of a crowd that had k…
WEATHER July 27- 31, 2026
WEATHER July 27- 31, 2026
Commissioner candidates discuss public safety, county services
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, Kelly Raap, Seth Wee…
Railroad Fire evacuation notices canceled
MATTAWA — All evacuation notifications for the Railroad Fire near Beverly have been canceled as of Sunday evening. All roads have reopened.
Level 3 evacuation notices issued for fire northwest of Quincy
QUINCY — A Level 3 evacuation notice has been issued for a section of Road T Northwest near Quincy due to a fast-moving wildfire.