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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
Construction debris solutions available
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of construction going on in the Basin right now, and sometimes it can get a little messy. A construction site generates a lot signif…
ROAD REPORT: Construction season winding down
MOSES LAKE — Fall is officially here – chilly mornings, shorter days, pumpkin spice lattes, all the things. With fall’s arrival, the end of road construction s…
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL: Martinez vs. Davis
MOSES LAKE — Jeremy Davis is challenging incumbent Deanna Martinez for Position 1 on the Moses Lake City Council. Both candidates were sent identical questions…
NCW Library renovations progress regionally
EPHRATA – The North Central Washington Library District is making strides towards the remodeling of several public library facilities across the region, but de…
Veterans support fair set for Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Veteran Advisory Board is hosting its annual Veteran Resource and Job Fair on September 27th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grant …
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 26, 2025
MOSES LAKE – The fires below are burning nearly 139,000 acres across Washington as of Thursday afternoon. This is around 9,000 acres more than Monday and 29,00…
Fire burns in rugged terrain north of Quincy
QUINCY — Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a brush fire about 11 miles north of Quincy around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Air tankers were brought in to…
Basin Soccer roundup for Sept. 26, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Basin girls soccer has put out several competitive matchups already as the first month of high school sports wraps up. See below where your favori…
Jr. Mavs dominate in weekend matchups
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Jr Mavs had another successful day of football last Saturday, with each team that played at home earning a win. The fourth, fifth a…
Mavericks earn hardware at Woodbridge Invitational
MOSES LAKE – Last weekend, 16 Moses Lake Mavericks cross country runners travelled to Irvine, California, for the 44th Woodbridge Invitational Classic. Head Co…
Such a coo-l dog
MOSES LAKE -- Pigeon, a mixed breed puppy, is looking to be adopted at Grant County Animal Outreach. He is around two months old, very fly and is known for ste…
Tigers’ Pichardo in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year
EPHRATA – Ephrata Tigers junior soccer player Diego Pichardo was nominated for the 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year award. The winner of the award will be featur…
Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app
EPHRATA – A rebranding initiative reflecting the evolution of the City of Ephrata is officially underway, with a new logo, a redesigned website, and an upgrade…
Grid Kids Football enters the midseason
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Grid Kids football season is now in its fourth week. The program’s administrator, Brian Gwinn, said the season has been going great…
’90s Flannel Fest and more coming to Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds has a plethora of events coming up with the first up this weekend being the Fall National Antique Tractor Pull, follo…