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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…
Mavericks volleyball camp aims to shape future generations of athletes
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks volleyball team hosted its camp for the little-Mavs and mini-Mavs. The three-day camp drew 120 athletes, Head Coach Kryst…
Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to the field to face off against the current hig…
From Portland animal shelter to GCSO K-9 unit—meet Nova, a dog with a nose for drugs
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has added a new four-legged member to its team. Nova, a nearly 2-year-old German shepherd-terrier mix rescued from …
GCFD 7 seeks volunteers for voter pamphlet committees
Grant County Fire District 7 is seeking residents interested in serving on committees that will prepare arguments for and against the district's upcoming Emerg…
13th district candidates address plans for agriculture, healthcare and housing
OLYMPIA — Voters in Legislative District 13 will have three candidates to consider for State Representative Position 2. To help readers compare their views on …
Diamond Ducks finish summer in postseason tourney
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks concluded their run in the Tillage League postseason tournament Friday with a tight 3-0 loss to Monarch …
National Night Out
MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata Police Department will host its first National Night Out this year, joining several other Basin communities. “We’ll have static veh…
Meet the candidates at the Old Time Political Rally July 22 in Ephrata
EPHRATA—The Grant County Museum will host an Old Time Political Rally on Wednesday, July 22. All Grant County-wide candidates have been invited, as well as al…
Enforcers finding success on and off the field this summer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Enforcers 14U softball team has been making large strides in its summer season, taking second in its hosted tournament in June and third …
Small kitten, big purr-sonality
Adopt a pet: Small kitten, big purr-sonality
Man arrested in Moses Lake for drive-by shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested in a drive-by shooting incident in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lake Tuesday night, according to a statement fro…
Moses Lake Chamber encourages voters to attend July 21 candidate forum
MOSES LAKE — Voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local, county state and federal offices during the Moses Lake Chamber of …
Othello awards Granite Construction Kiwanis Park trails project
OTHELLO — At the July 13 City Council meeting, the City of Othello awarded the Kiwanis Park Trails Project to Granite Construction Company from Pasco. The proj…
Expect SR 17 delays during roadwork from Moses Lake to Othello
OTHELLO — If you are driving south or north on SR 17 between Moses Lake and Othello, then expect delays as pavement sealing work is underway, creating delays b…
Fifth Congressional District candidates discuss their qualifications
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District seat detailed some of their qualifications for the job in answers to questions …