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Knights defeated in doubleheader
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (2-2) were defeated at home by the Zillah Leopards in a doubleheader matchup by a f…
Plant exchange
MOSES LAKE — Owning a lawn is kind of a pain, in a lot of ways. Sure, it looks nice to have that sea of lush green around the house, but it’s a lot of work to …
Grant Co. listings highest in the western part of the county
MOSES LAKE — The western part of Grant County had the most active housing market in March, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
BASIN EVENTS: May 2-10
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is lovely and the Basin is teeming with ways to get out and enjoy it. Here are a few:
Various road projects underway in Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — Drivers around Moses Lake will have seen the truck with the tank in the back and the guy with a hose looking like he’s vacuuming the street. Actua…
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 2, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season for high school soccer has concluded, see how the local teams ended off going into the post season.
Civil Air Patrol presents at council workshop
EPHRATA – Civil Air Patrol cadets practiced presenting the colors at an Ephrata City Council workshop Wednesday evening at City Hall. The drill and ceremonies …
Just look at that face
MOSES LAKE – Tex isn’t sure why anyone would let him hang out in a shelter for too long, after all, as the headline says, “Just look at that face.” However, he…
Sleep center's closure part of a more complex situation
MOSES LAKE — The decision by the Moses Lake City Council to end support for the Open Doors sleep center has prompted a lot of discussion, from the April 22 cou…
Strong women center stage
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Llayleni Fuentes has dreamed of staging “Steel Magnolias,” and now she has her chance. “I've been wanting to do …
Ephrata High enhances security with new video intercom system
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School recently completed the installation of a new video intercom system as part of an initiative to bolster safety measures for studen…
Jacks earn 9-0 victory against Tonasket
QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits soccer team earned a 9-0 victory over Tonasket during their senior night Tuesday. “Honestly, it’s just kind of crazy,” said…
Mavs finish fourth on home course
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Girls Golf team finished fourth overall Tuesday afternoon in their league tournament at Moses Lake Golf and Country Club.…
Moses Lake man arrested after high-speed chase
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of felony eluding and other charges after allegedly leading local law enforcement and Washington State Patrol troopers on a high-spee…
Quincy bust reveals drug lab, guns, explosives
QUINCY — A bust at a home near Quincy yielded guns, explosives and a multi-faceted drug manufacturing operation, according to a statement from the Grant County…
World’s shortest comedian to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Comedian Tanyalee Davis may stand only three feet three inches tall, but she packs a big attitude. “My entire life, I've been underestimated,”…