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Meet Merlin, the stallion
Meet Merlin... proof that the best things in life come in Great Dane-sized packages! This XL handsome guy is black…
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 …
New Samaritan Healthcare CEO grateful to staff, patients, community
MOSES LAKE — New Samaritan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Alex Town said it’s up to hospital district officials to deliver on the potential for medical car…
Can you help Emmaline find her forever family?
Emmaline is a small, adult mixed-breed dog with a beautiful medium-length coat and a gentle personality. She's spayed, vaccinated, and waiting for a loving fam…
Grant County Commissioner candidates discuss growth, infrastructure
EPHRATA — Four candidates have applied for the position of Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the primary election: Shannon Durfee, Republican; Kelly Raap…
Sheriff candidates discuss staffing, retention
EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to select their next sheriff, incumbent Joey Kriete and challengers Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg are competing in …
Washington OG's win Northwest title, earns national tourney bid
MOSES LAKE — The Washington OG's adult softball team has brought home the 2026 Jim Sherman Memorial Northwest championship after a 6-1 run in Salem, Oregon. Wi…
WEATHER July 22-28, 2026
WEATHER July 22-28, 2026
Othello man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
OTHELLO — An Othello man has been arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting in connection with an incident July 11 that le…
Grant County Sheriff's Office candidates address public safety, crime reduction
EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to choose their next sheriff, incumbent Joey Kriete faces challengers Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg in the primary election. To give readers a side-by-side look at each c…
Warden library hosts Mexican dance show
WARDEN — The dancers of Warden’s Ballet Folklórico Viva México performed at the Warden Library Thursday afternoon, entertaining one of the largest crowds a lib…
Smoke from Kaiser Canyon Fire blankets the Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s smokey out there, the result of winds blowing smoke into the Columbia Basin from a wildfire north in Okanogan County, making its presence fel…
Eagles ranked eighth in Big Sky 2026 preseason poll
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles football team was ranked eighth overall in the Big Sky Conference preseason coaches and media polls, according to a stat…
Ephrata duo selected to Tillage All-Star team
EPHRATA — Mitchell Johnson and Isaiah Davis from the Ephrata Tigers baseball club (16-9-1) have been selected to join the Tillage League All-Star 18U team. …
Can you help Emmaline find her forever family?
Adopt a pet: Can you help Emmaline find her forever family?
WEATHER July 21-27, 2026
WEATHER July 21-27, 2026