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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…
Ephrata begins crack sealing, seal coat to follow
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata started crack sealing Monday to help extend the life of several of its streets. After crack-sealing is completed, the city will t…
New Ephrata City Clerk Miller says focus is transparency, community service
EPHRATA — Rob Miller is only a few weeks into his new job as Ephrata’s city clerk, but city leaders say he’s already proving to be an organized, community‑mind…
Martinez announces candidacy for state House seat
MOSES LAKE — Former Moses Lake City Council member Deanna Martinez has announced her candidacy for the Washington House of Representatives. Martinez is running…
WEATHER: April 7-13
Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind 14-18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Mostly clear overn…
Cougars top Connell on the road
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (3-6) defeated the Connell Eagles 2-1 Saturday after penalty kicks decided the game in overtime. Win or lose, Head Coach Marco Land…
Tigers dominate doubleheader on the road
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (3-8) earned a dominant doubleheader win over the Toppenish Wildcats, winning back-to-back games 15-0 and 18-0 Saturday. “Th…
Basin tennis roundup, March 30 – April 3
MOSES LAKE — Tennis in the Basin is well underway as teams from Grant and Adams counties are battling for supremacy on the courts. See below how your favorite …
Bran-d new family member
MOSES LAKE — Bran is a medium‑sized female dog who’s already spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, so she’s got all the whole‑grain goodness you’re looking for…
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community united? Is it our schools, our businesses, o…
Authorities urge safety as ORV season ramps up at sand dunes
MOSES LAKE — With warmer weather drawing thousands of riders to the Moses Lake Sand Dunes and Beverly Sand Dunes, Grant County law enforcement is urging visito…
Oat-rageously cute
OTHELLO — Oats is a three‑month‑old female mixed‑breed puppy who’s already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, so she’s got all her ducks (and oats) in a row.…
E-sports finds a foothold in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the activities that students can participate in, e-sports, or organized competitive video gaming, often goes unrecognized but is growing…
Cost of Hansen Road bridge to impact on other WSDOT projects
MOSES LAKE — Closing the overpass on Hansen Road was inconvenient to a lot of Moses Lake residents and travelers passing through town, not to mention the Washi…
Mattawa Council considering stray animal concerns
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials will continue to pick up stray dogs and house them temporarily at the municipal maintenance facility. Mattawa City Council mem…
WEATHER: April 6-11, 2026
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becomSW 5 -8 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy evening, with a low around 44. West wind ar…