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Moses Lake man dies in Dodson Road collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed in a head-on collision near Royal City Tuesday afternoon. Patrick Cha…
Railroad Fire destroys homes near Beverly, Schwana; Level 3 evacuations remain in place
BEVERLY — Firefighters from across Grant County and additional state and federal agencies continued battling the wind-driven Railroad Fire Thursday morning aft…
Grant County Sheriff candidates discuss transparency, trust
EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to submit their primary ballots, three candidates are vying for the position as Grant County Sheriff including incumbe…
Large crowd turns out for Moses Lake Chamber candidates' forum
MOSES LAKE — With a standing-room-only crowd and candidates from races across Grant County and Central Washington, the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's candida…
Royal City to inform residents of commercial truck parking rules
ROYAL CITY — Royal City city officials will start a campaign to inform residents of the city’s rules for parking commercial trucks in town. Commercial tru…
Grant County Commissioner candidates deliberate fiscal responsibility, budgeting
EPHRATA — Four Republicans are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, Kelly Raap, Seth Weeks and Jan…
Library activities for August 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Summer winds down in August, and so do summer reading programs. Here’s what’s happening at libraries in the Basin. All activities are at the l…
‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ conference to explore digital equity
MOSES LAKE — Digital access is a gateway to health care, education and other vital services, but many people in Grant County still experience barriers to these…
Cessna is ready to be adopted
Meet Cessna, a beautiful 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix with a striking white coat and an even bigger heart. This large, lovable girl is spayed, vaccinated,…
Mavericks wrestlers gain national experience in Fargo
MOSES LAKE — Eli Anderson and Conner Duvall from the Moses Lake Mavericks wrestling program recently returned from Fargo, North Dakota for the 2026 US Marine C…
WEATHER July 23-29, 2026
WEATHER July 23-29, 2026
FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senko or C-tailed worm rigged and ready to follow…
Second suspect in Othello drive-by shooting apprehended
OTHELLO — A second man sought in connection with a drive-by shooting in Othello has been arrested.
Othello man injured in Bench Road crash
OTHELLO — An Othello man was treated for head injuries after he allegedly rolled his car Tuesday.
Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled for 2027. The project will depend on obt…
Basin vets honored with quilts
MOSES LAKE — Some Basin veterans were honored Monday, not with medals or a parade, but with quilts. “Many people see beautiful quilts and admire the colors …