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Cost estimates for water source alternatives given to Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to cost a lot of money to provide alternative water sources for the city of Moses Lake, bu…
CBTECH students push in their own fire engine
MOSES LAKE — The Fire Science students at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center held their first push-in ceremony last week, welcoming home their new fire tru…
Paws on the ground
MOSES LAKE – Cars lined Randolph Road Northeast as a crowd of people and pups gathered Monday afternoon for a milestone in local animal welfare. Grant County A…
Thanking Harold Hochstatter for his service
When the Columbia Basin Herald printed its appreciation of our veterans on Nov. 11, Moses Lake’s local history expert and former state Sen. Harold Hochstatter …
REC Silicon sales decrease in third quarter
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon has received another short-term loan from its largest shareholder for $13 million. According to REC’s third quarter report, released Nov. 4, company revenues were about $3 million less than…
Adopt this Goofy Goober
OTHELLO – Goofy Goober, sillier than his name sounds, is looking for his forever home. He is a sweet boy, with a lot of interesting personality quirks. He is a…
Gas prices remain steady in Grant Co, nationally
MOSES LAKE – On Nov. 17, gas prices saw a slight decrease in Washington. However, prices remained the same as the previous week in both Grant County and nation…
Huskies’ rally but fall short in playoff loss
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies (9-2) fell short 24-21 to Sehome in the 2A state football tournament after a late comeback attempt was unsuccessful. Defensive Co…
Late comeback lifts Mavericks to state quarterfinals
MOSES LAKE – On Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks (11-0) defeated the Bothell Cougars 17-14 in a physical first round matchup of the 4A state football tournam…
One shot in Cascade Valley, suspect not in custody yet
MOSES LAKE – One person was taken to Samaritan Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound in an incident in the 7900 block of Dick Road in Cascade Valley Sunday …
Downtown Tree Lighting to kick off season in Moses Lake Friday
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake will be a hopping spot Friday, with food, games, music and the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree. Oh, and a visit from S…
Knights set foundation for winning culture
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (9-10) may have fallen just short of a 1A state tournament bid, but for first year Head Coach Lisa Lawrence, it was about establ…
New Royal City mayor focused on proactive management
ROYAL CITY — New Royal City mayor Ryan Piercy said the city has benefited from good leadership for the last couple of decades.
MLSD, union negotiations continue amid potential work stoppage
MOSES LAKE — Tensions are escalating between the Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Education Association as contract negotiations remain unresolved…
Weather for the week of Nov. 17, 2025
Weather for the week of Nov. 17, 2025
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Nov. 13, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.