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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…
New wildlife feeding ban takes effect in WA amid concerns of CWD
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted new regulations prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk and moose statewide, effective last F…
Moses Lake BMX hosts Gold Cup qualifier tournament
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX had a busy weekend May 17-18 with two days of action-packed bike competition. The two-day affair saw over 400 riders each day of co…
Double the love and twice the cuddles
MOSES LAKE – Adopt double the cuteness, adopt this bonded pair. Rosco, male, and Dolly, female, are looking for a home that will take them in together. They lo…
1,100-acre fire contained near Grant-Kittitas border
ELLENSBURG — On Sunday afternoon around 12:35 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to Bourne Springs for a fast-moving wildland fire at the Yakima Training Center…
Gas prices rise in Grant Co., WA and nationally
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across the nation rose, impacting both Grant County and Washington state, according to the American Automobile Association. However, ga…
Littering fines, plastic bag prices to increase this summer
OLYMPIA — In Washington, customers will begin to pay more for plastic bags, and those who choose to litter will be facing high fines after Gov. Bob Ferguson si…
Cougars off to state
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars baseball team’s game against River View on Saturday was canceled due to the heavy rainfall. Both teams are now headed to the state …
Tigers victorious over East Valley, advance to state
EPHRATA — The Tigers softball team, 21-10, defeated East Valley, 19-5, with a final score of 17-1 Saturday. The Tigers’ second and fourth inning efforts propel…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 20-24
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local teams finish up their district tournaments and head off to state championships. Here’s the lineup for this week:
Employers ready to recruit at WorkSource Hiring Event
MOSES LAKE — Folks who are looking for work will stand a good chance of finding it May 30 at WorkSource’s Spring Hiring Event.
Mavs unified soccer is about family, not competition
MOSES LAKE – According to Ryan Hadfield, his coaching background is 100% in baseball. At least that was the case nine years ago when he arrived at Moses Lake H…
Touch a Truck event supports Ephrata Food Bank
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Fire Department's annual "Touch a Truck" event Saturday drew a crowd despite early rain showers, as community members visited the Splash …
'Well done'
QUINCY — Port of Quincy Commissioner Curt Morris had a couple of words for Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioner Randy Zolman during the open house at the …
GCHD calls on federal officials to protect Medicaid
MOSES LAKE – Earlier this month, the Grant County Health District announced the passing of a resolution to call on federal leaders to protect and maintain fund…
Groff Elementary 2025-26 plans in the works
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District board met Thursday night for a regular meeting to discuss the feedback the district received from parents at Groff …