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Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on s…
Kids scoop up prizes at Brookdale Hearthstone Easter egg hunt
MOSES LAKE — How long does it take for 120 kids to pick up 2,000 plastic eggs? “Eleven minutes,” said Karisti Cox, Senior Living Sales Specialist for Brookd…
Reader art
MOSES LAKE — Teagan, 7, and Ashlynn, 11, sent us their coloring art of Northon and Bobo, pups that have been featured in our Dog of the Day. Thank you, Teagan …
The mightiest mutt in the realm
Thor isn’t just a Norse god of thunder — he’s a god of good boys. This large, handsome German shepherd mix is ready to fetch your heart and rule your couch lik…
‘It changed me’
EPHRATA — For two Ephrata High School seniors, the blue corduroy jacket has been more than a uniform. It has been a road map. One that led them to unexpected s…
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part or all of the state has bee…
Grand tour
SOAP LAKE — There’s adventure, comedy and mystery in the Masquers Theater’s production of “Around the World in 80 Days,” opening Friday. “You have elephants…
Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 8, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 7 and 8. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
WEATHER: April 9-15
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 40. North wind around 6 mph. Friday: Mostly su…
Local sheriffs weigh in on SB 5904
MOSES LAKE — Four sheriffs across Eastern Washington, John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Orielle County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and R…
Creating Ephrata’s ‘vision board’ for next 2 decades
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata is asking residents to help shape the community’s next two decades as it launches a major update to its 20‑year comprehensive pla…
Huskies topple Jacks on the road
QUINCY — The Othello Huskies (8-2) defeated the Quincy Jacks (2-10) with a convincing 19-1 final score.
Section of Road 2 Southeast closed following haystack fire
MOSES LAKE — A section of Road 2 Southeast between Road N Southeast and Road O Southeast has been closed to traffic due to a haystack fire next to the road, ac…
Sand Scorpions host annual egg hunt and poker run
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions ORV group brought the community out for an afternoon in the Sand Dunes for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Poker Run Saturday.…
Moses Lake baby fights brain tumor
MOSES LAKE — Little Aylanie Reyes has been at Seattle Children’s Hospital since March 13, battling a brain tumor. She’s putting up a good fight, but it’s not e…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Logs for March 29-April 1
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is n…