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Othello awarded grant for new Kiwanis Park playground
OTHELLO — A new playground and an expanded parking lot will be coming to Othello’s Kiwanis Park with the help of f…
Annual narcotics enforcement report released
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team released its annual report Monday, revealing a rise in drug-related activity in the region…
MLHS earns first at Appletree Golf Course
YAKIMA – Moses Lake Mavs boys golf team took first place in Monday’s tournament at Appletree Golf Course in Yakima.
Othello buys property for water treatment facility
OTHELLO — The new facility that will treat water from the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District system for use by Othello residents will be located along Lee…
Basin sports schedule for March 26-April 2
MOSES LAKE – Basin athletes are taking off to pitches, courts, courses and diamonds throughout the area. Check out below to see where your fav team is headed.
Seeds 'n Stone transitioning to online marketplace
MOSES LAKE — Amy Winter, owner of the wellness and lifestyle boutique Seeds 'n Stone, confirmed that the shop's physical location on Third Avenue will close it…
Elks Lodge to move into Porterhouse building
MOSES LAKE — In a time when everything seems to be changing, at least one thing will remain the same: the Porterhouse totem pole is staying put. “There's s…
Mattawa council looks at improvements to Wahluke grad parade
MATTAWA — Changes could be coming to the parade that follows Wahluke High School graduation.
Cantwell, Newhouse discuss budget impacts on Medicaid
MOSES LAKE — If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, the results could be disastrous for Central and Eastern Washington, Sen. Maria Cantwell said at town hall meet…
Samaritan on-time, on budget
MOSES LAKE — The new Samaritan Hospital is coming along exactly the way projects of that magnitude almost never do. “We’re on schedule, and we’re on budget…
More signs planned for busy Adams Co. intersections near Othello
OTHELLO — Additional warning and stop signs will be installed at 14 intersections in the Othello area. Adams County Commissioners approved $833,000 for the pro…
One arrested in Friday drive-by case
RICHLAND – The Moses Lake Police Department has announced the arrest of a 14-year-old male from Mattawa in connection with the Friday drive-by shooting after the suspect went to Kadlec Hospital in Richland to obtai…
Your new best friend awaits
MOSES LAKE — Juno, a perfect contender for the role of your new best friend, is patiently waiting for you to go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out h…
Gas prices on the rise: A look at national and WA trends
MOSES LAKE – As of Monday, the average price of gasoline in the United States has observed a notable increase, rising 6.3 cents from the previous week to settl…
MLPD releases further information on Friday drive-by
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department has released additional information Sunday and again Monday regarding the drive-by shooting that occurred on West…
Jacks pull in 1-0 win over Huskies
OTHELLO – The Quincy Jacks grabbed a win in a faceoff on the soccer pitch against the Othello Huskies Saturday afternoon, taking the game 1-0. "I thought i…