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‘Our favorite time of year’
MOSES LAKE — The heavy police presence outside local stores recently wasn’t because of a crime wave. It was police…
Basin sports schedule Dec. 18-24
MOSES LAKE — Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball…
Vehicle, snowplow collision Monday morning
EPHRATA — On Monday morning, a 21-year-old from Ephrata, identified as Charles Cole, was driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata at high speed and lost control on Sagebr…
Mattawa PD searching for shooting suspect
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department released a statement regarding a weapons call Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of Columbia Avenue.
Grant PUD rates to increase in 2025
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers will be paying more for electricity in 2025, although not all customers will see the same increase. Utility district commi…
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Ephrata wins Warden tourney, Othello takes 15th at Tri-State
MOSES LAKE – Basin wrestlers stayed busy this weekend, traveling to tournaments from Cashmere to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Several teams finished in the top three …
Moses Lake boosts funding for GCAO
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach will receive additional funding for 2024 from the city of Moses Lake and will get an increase in its funding from the…
GCSO joins BlueBridge Alliance to help those in need
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff's Office has joined the BlueBridge Alliance, a nonprofit with the goal of allowing law enforcement officers more options for helping those in a tight spot, according to a GCSO sta…
WA named most bike-friendly state again
OLYMPIA – There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of …
Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns in January
MOSES LAKE — There will be some fancy footwork at the Wallenstien Theater Jan. 11, when Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns for a second time, according …
Moses Lake fire victim identified
MOSES LAKE — A 43-year-old Moses Lake man has been identified as the victim found dead in a house damaged by fire Dec. 13.
Interested in the ulti-mutt companion?
Meet Spoggy, the awesome pup searching for his fur-ever family! With a wagging tail and a nose for adventure, he'll be your ulti-mutt companion. The sweet pup …
Mavericks defeat Wenatchee 97-85
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks kicked off their league swimming schedule with a win over Wenatchee on Thursday, besting the Panthers 97-85 at home. “Getting re…
Grant PUD 2025 budget approved
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District is projected to spend about $312.2 million in 2025, when all income and expenses are added up. Utility distr…
Jacks fall to Prosser in CWAC opener
QUINCY – The Jackrabbits opened their Central Washington Athletic Conference schedule with Friday’s game against Prosser, falling 67-51 to the Mustangs. Qu…
Warden SD discusses annex, driver’s ed
WARDEN – During the Warden School District board meeting Thursday evening, district officials addressed the future of the city’s annex building and driver’s ed…