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GCHD hosting MMR vaccine clinic today
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is hosting a no-cost measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine dri…
Huskies earn win against Selah
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies earned an 11–0 victory over Selah in their Tuesday afternoon matchup. “Good game overall, we had pretty good approach at the …
Ephrata schools, partners to host gang town hall
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District, in collaboration with the North Central Educational Service District, the Ephrata Police Department and the Grant County…
The good pup Blimpy
OTHELLO – Blimpy, a sweet and sassy Chihuahua mix is looking for his new home. He gets along with other dogs, loves cuddles, playing fetch, sunbathing and trea…
Mavs best Wenatchee in doubleheader
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks baseball team took two wins in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Friday evening. “It was very eventful, very actio…
Warden’s Gutierrez signs with Olympic
WARDEN – Warden High School’s Anthony Gutierrez has signed his letter of intent to play baseball and pursue a major in Agriculture Business Management with Oly…
Mattawa Public Library to expand hours, add services
MATTAWA — North Central Washington Libraries officials will be expanding the hours at the Mattawa Public Library. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.…
Adams Co. Fire District 5 chief to retire
OTHELLO — Longtime Adams County Fire District 5 Chief Gary Lebacken has announced his retirement effective May 31. Lebacken will be replaced by GCFD 5 Assistan…
Yakima man arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking
GRANT COUNTY — A Yakima man was arrested on possession of fentanyl and methamphetamines with intent to deliver during a traffic stop April 18.
BBCC to present Drum Fest on Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will get rhythm this Saturday when the Drum Fest takes over the Wallenstien theater. “It will be a workshop-slash-m…
WIAA votes against trans athlete policy changes
RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association completed a vote on several different amendments, including two regarding transgender athletes. …
Three bills for rural communities pass the legislature, signed by governor
OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 35 bills into law Monday including three pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake. Dent’s bills includ…
Moses Lake Youth Baseball Parade 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association held its annual Youth Baseball Parade Saturday morning, featuring baseball and softball teams from aroun…
Three injured in two separate collisions near Othello
OTHELLO — An Othello woman was injured and charges are pending against a Moses Lake man following a head-on collision near Othello Saturday evening. An Othello…
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: April 23, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Another week of basin baseball has concluded. Here is the roundup of games and current records from the last week of play.
Mavs shut out Cheney on Monday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team earned a 10-0 victory over Cheney Monday afternoon. “I thought we started a little flat, but we picked …