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Ephrata Council expedites approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Soap Lake to celebrate Suds ‘N Sun on Saturday
SOAP LAKE — Suds ‘N Sun, Soap Lake’s big summer celebration, will be Saturday, according to an announcement from the Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce.
New Bride Missionary Baptist Church burns Wednesday
MOSES LAKE – Local authorities were notified that the New Bride Missionary Baptist church was on fire late Wednesday afternoon. An officer from the Grant Count…
Koeppen resigning from Grant GOP Chair position
EPHRATA – Grant County Republican Party Central Committee Chair Andrew Koeppen has announced his resignation from his position within the local party effective…
Wildland fire burns 40 acres near Quincy
QUINCY — Fire season is here, as evidenced by multiple fires in Grant County Fire District 3 from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. Fire District 3 Ch…
Burn restrictions announced prior to July 4 holiday
SPOKANE — The Bureau of Land Management has increased fire restrictions for Eastern Washington starting on the July 4 holiday, citing increased fire danger wit…
Grocery Outlet summer food drive aims to help locals
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grocery Outlet has kicked off this year’s Independence from Hunger campaign, partnering with Care Moses Lake to connect food with t…
Fire burns behind Grant Co. Irrigation and Rehabilitation building
MOSES LAKE – On the morning of July 2, the City of Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched due to multiple reports of a wildfire located in the area of Penn …
Soap Lake 3-on-3 tournament coming Saturday
SOAP LAKE — The second annual Soap Lake Prevention Coalition 3-on-3 basketball tournament will tip off Saturday morning to raise awareness of vaping, according…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office jail roster for July 2, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. …
Senior calendar for July 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The thermometer is high and the fun awaits. Here are a few things seniors can get out and do around the Basin this month.
ACH Legion earns two wins against Ferris Legion AA
COULEE CITY – The ACH American Legion baseball team earned two wins in their doubleheader against Ferris Legion AA Monday afternoon. This puts the team at a re…
SAIL classes keep seniors moving and active
MOSES LAKE — It can be difficult to stay mobile, let alone fit, after a certain age, which is why senior centers around the Basin offer SAIL, or Stay Active an…
Moses Lake council sets priorities at 2-day workshop
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members will review a plan July 22 detailing a set of priorities established by council members during two days of discuss…
Poodles of fun
OTHELLO – Beckett, a miniature poodle will turn just about anyone's heart into a puddle. He is a sweet adult boy who is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. …
Air Force vet raising funds for cancer treatment Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Cancer is scary, but the standard treatments are no fun either. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery – all take a severe toll on the human body. Disab…