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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Local martial arts studio participating in scholarship program
MOSES LAKE – On Thursday, it was announced that Freewind Martial Arts was selected as the flagship location for the California nonprofit Jonie’s Angels new sch…
GALLERY: Looking back at May 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – May was a busy month in Grant and Adams counties with the end of spring sports, a variety of community events and community members coming tog…
Carjacking near I-90
MOSES LAKE – On Thursday around 2 p.m., two women were assaulted and had their vehicle stolen by two white males, according to Grant County Sherrif’s Office. T…
Moses Lake Ace store closes
MOSES LAKE — Ag Supply Ace Hardware has ceased operation in Moses Lake after seven years in business. The closure was announced Tuesday.
No injuries in Moses Lake outdoor grill fire
MOSES LAKE — An outdoor grill prompted a response from the Moses Lake Fire Department Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Grant GOP discusses selection of prosecuting attorney
EPHRATA – Members of the Grant County Republican Party gathered for their monthly meeting for June last Thursday. The main topic of discussion was organizing for the upcoming selection for the open seat for prosecu…
Rage softballers swing into athletic, personal growth
MOSES LAKE – Summer softball is upon us, and travel teams throughout the Basin are gearing up for another year of action. Heading into this summer, Head Coach …
Grant Co. celebrates courage and community at Chief for a Day
EPHRATA — Laughter filled the air and smiles shone brightly Thursday as Grant County honored 11 exceptional children during the annual Chief for a Day celebrat…
Soap Lake Class of 2025 faced trials, came out stronger
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Class of 2025 has not had an easy time getting where it is, said principal William Britt. “This journey, your journey, has been o…
Soap Lake Library celebrating renewed look, efficient layout
SOAP LAKE – One Soap Lake resident walks into the library, takes one lap around the building, stopping to look at a couple of things. Before he walks out, he t…
Mavericks athletics overcome levy obstacles
MOSES LAKE – The school year has come to an end, the class of 2025 has graduated, and an unprecedented year of athletics has been completed. After the local le…
Moses Lake response to homelessness still in development
MOSES LAKE — What follows the closure of the Open Doors Sleep Center at the end of the month, and the role of the city of Moses Lake, is still under discussion…
MLHS Class of 2025 steps out into the world
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 2025 celebrated a milestone on Tuesday evening as 386 graduates participated in the commencement ceremony held…
ACH Warriors celebrate accomplishments at commencement
COULEE CITY – Last Saturday marked the end of an era at Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School for the class of 2025 as they graduated from high school and head in…
Memories, gratitude at Quincy graduation ceremony
QUINCY — Class speaker and Quincy High School teacher Wade Petersen had some praise and some advice for the QHS class of 2025. “You didn’t just buy through …