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Five injured in vehicle rollover near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-North Central Washington Hospital after the car she was ridin…
Adopt Crispy Chicken and give him a biscuit
MOSES LAKE – Crispy Chicken, a three-month-old, male domestic shorthair is looking for an egg-cellent home. He is a good egg who comes neutered, vaccinated and…
Down Syndrome Buddy Walk set for Sept. 27
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Buddy Walk will honor some people who don’t get much publicity: siblings of people with Down syndrome. “We’ve done parents and car…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 16, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Last week, the Chelan County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency for the Lower Sugarloaf and Pomas Fires which are burning around 20,000 a…
Gesa donates more than $24,000 to Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Student activities in the Moses Lake School District got a boost last week, as Gesa Credit Union handed Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academ…
Basin football round up week two 2025
MOSES LAKE – Week two of Basin high school football is in the books. Some teams secured key rivalry wins, while others look to find ways to improve. See below …
Basin XC teams compete at Highlander Invitational
MOSES LAKE – The Ephrata Tigers, Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos, Moses Lake Mavericks, Quincy Jacks, and Warden Cougars cross country teams met with over 50 ot…
Jacks win two straight on the pitch
QUINCY — The Quincy High School Jacks (4-0) went undefeated in their second week of competition. They defeated Brewster 2-0 on Thursday and Othello 1-0 on Satu…
Othello Rodeo results 2025
OTHELLO — Over the weekend, the Othello Rodeo came to town with all its traditional fanfare. Fans packed the stands at the Othello Rodeo arena Friday and Satur…
Remembering Charlie Kirk
MOSES LAKE – Dozens of people gathered for a peaceful memorial for Charlie Kirk the online political influencer, activist and founder of Turning Point USA who …
South Grant Co. forum examines challenges, opportunities
MATTAWA — Improvements to state Route 243, more options for solid waste disposal, increased housing in southern Grant County, and more apprenticeship and job o…
Moses Lake’s downtown sees busy Saturday
MOSES LAKE — There was a lot going on Saturday in downtown Moses Lake, with a fundraiser walk, an art festival, a wine-and-music tour and a nonprofit expo all …
Shots fired suspect in Moses Lake turns himself in
MOSES LAKE – On the evening of Sept. 6, it was reported that shots were fired at 1842 West Broadway Avenue, according to Moses Lake Police Department.
Community learning centers coming to Othello schools
OTHELLO — The Othello School District will be implementing new before-school and after-school programs for elementary and middle school students with the help …
Quincy steps out for B Street Block Party
QUINCY – Music thumped and children played games while the Quincy High School class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion Friday night at the B Street Block Pa…
Fair entertainers rule the stage
OTHELLO — Elvis Presley passed away in 1977, despite the occasional tabloid rumor to the contrary. But the man singing “Jailhouse Rock” at the Othello Fair Thu…