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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…
Public’s help sought in finding Othello area drive-by shooting suspects
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding two Othello-area men being sought in connection with a drive-by shooting Ju…
Heat wave: temperatures approaching triple digits this week
MOSES LAKE — It being July, a heat wave is not unexpected, and one is on its way. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures around 100 degrees fo…
‘A Gathering of Ologists’
COULEE CITY — Just about anything anyone could want to know about the Columbia Basin will be on display Saturday at the Ice Age Floodfest at Sun Lakes-Dry Fall…
Two Eagles earn preseason recognition ahead of 2026 season
CHENEY — Jaylon Jenkins and Othello native Isaiah Perez have garnered preseason recognition by Stats Perform as part of their preseason All-American team ahead…
Men’s summer softball season concludes with three champions
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Men’s summer softball season reached its end Thursday evening as the upper, middle and lower divisions took up three fields at Paul…
Don't wait for the next eclipse, adopt him instead
Don't wait for the next eclipse, adopt him instead.
WEATHER July 20-24, 2026
WEATHER July 20-24, 2026
Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early Thursday morning, according to Grant County S…
Ephrata Police Dept. launches officer wellness program through state grant
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department is launching a new officer wellness program after the Ephrata City Council approved a state-funded grant and related co…
Free bowling, pizza and movies for Ritzville’s National Night Out
RITZVILLE— Ritzville’s National Night Out will look a little different this year, said Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga. “This year, we’re going to rent …
WEATHER July 17-23, 2026
WEATHER July 17-23, 2026
EVENTS: July 17-25, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re near the halfway point of the summer, and there’s still no shortage of things to do this year. Here are some ways to get out and about.
Renovated low-income housing unveiled in Grant County communities
QUINCY — A new-and-improved Quincy Manor apartment complex was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday. “Today is not only about buildings preserved or units counted…
Home sales up as summer moving season begins
MOSES LAKE — More homes hit the market in June as summer home sales gained momentum, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, whic…
GoGo the Shih Tzu is ready to go home with you
Adopt a pet: GoGo the Shih Tzu is ready to go home with you