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Small, local shops offer unique Christmas gifts
MOSES LAKE — Plenty of people do all their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their laptop. But just a few blo…
$5.8M planned in capital projects at Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is projected to generate about $12 million in revenues and spend about $16.07 million in 2026. The preliminary budget was r…
MLSD settles with Absher Construction on Vanguard project
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has reached a conclusive settlement agreement with Absher Construction Company, effectively closing out all remaini…
Basin Sports Schedule: Nov. 12-15, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournaments have concluded and now a few local teams remain who will be competing at the state level. See where our local teams will …
Knights earn first round bye in state playoffs
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (10-0) once again showed their dominance on the field on Friday where they earned a 69-0 victory over King’s Way Christian in th…
Adopt this rare phenomenon
OTHELLO – Eclipse, named after the scientific phenomenon of the moon covering the sun, promises to bring light to even the darkest days. She is a small domesti…
Moses Lake boy’s food drive takes off for second year
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake boy is holding his own holiday food drive in conjunction with Care Moses Lake, according to an announcement from Care Moses Lake foun…
Add a little fall spice to your life
EPHRATA – Cinnamon Stick, Cinna for short, is sweeter than any fall treat. She is around 12 weeks old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is a chihuahua …
Veterans Day parade planned in Ephrata
EPHRATA — The American Legion Art Semro Post and Unit 28 is proud to host the 28th annual Veterans Day Parade in Ephrata Tuesday, Veterans Day, honoring the br…
Moses Lake library contract extended, but questions remain
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will maintain the existing funding level for the Moses Lake Public Library for 2026 and will not ask NCW Libraries for more…
CliftonLarsonAllen consolidates in new Moses Lake office
MOSES LAKE — CliftonLarsonAllen has a new home in the Columbia Basin. The accounting firm, which has had offices in Moses Lake, Quincy and Othello, is cons…
Weather for the week of Nov. 10, 2025
Weather for the week of Nov. 10, 2025
Grant County eatery looks to raise funds for food donations
OTHELLO — With SNAP benefits up in the air, a lot of people are stressing about how they’re going to fill their fridges, and many others are looking for ways t…
Grant Co. LEAD Summit 2025 examines opportunities countywide
MOSES LAKE – The first day of the LEAD Summit hosted by the Grant County Economic Development Council was held at the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday and Th…
Mavs punch ticket to state with district playoff win
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (10-0) defeated the Issaquah Eagles 49-35 at home in the 4A district playoff game to advance to the state tournament. Lin…
Soap Lake Creative District asks for new signage
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Creative District asked the Soap Lake City Council to consider an Washington State Arts Commission grant application and matched fund…