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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. “…
Port of Quincy set for rail expansion with fed, state funding
QUINCY – Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, left, and Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, right, visit the Port of Quincy to tour where a new rail expansion will …
4-car injury collision near Quincy Valley Rest Area
EPHRATA — A three- to four-vehicle collision has been reported in the vicinity of Road 10 Northwest and state Route 28 south of Ephrata, according to MACC disp…
Spidey hoping to climb into new home
MOSES LAKE – Spidey, while her name may indicate otherwise, is really just a cuddle bug. She’s about a year old and still has a load of playful energy and the …
Ephrata schools staff ready for new year
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District held an all staff meeting at Ephrata Middle School Wednesday to prepare for students returning to school on Aug. 28. Kinderga…
A place for veterans
MOSES LAKE — The American Legion in Moses Lake was on the ropes for a while, but it’s coming back swinging. “We were only open on Wednesday (nights) and Su…
First-time exhibitor, 12, wins big at fair
QUINCY —Twelve-year-old Kayson Hull of Quincy cleaned up at the Grant County Fair, walking away with seven ribbons, all for one cow. What’s more, this is Kayso…
GALLERY: Basin gridiron practices continue through the weekend
MOSES LAKE – Since Wednesday, local football teams have returned to the gridiron for their first practices of the 2025 season. Over the weekend, some of the te…
MLSD approves transpo upgrades, saves money on personnel
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School board met for a regular meeting Thursday to pass its annual budget, approve several purchases and receive an update on perso…
Knights girls soccer preview
ROYAL CITY – Last season for the Knights girls soccer team went better than expected, Head Coach Jens Jensen said. As the fall 2025 season approaches, he feels…
Larson Heights principal promoted to district role
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District announced that Larson Heights Elementary Principal Chris Kalmbach had been promoted via internal hiring to Assistan…
Four Basin students earn honors at Eastern Oregon U.
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the Dean’s List for the 2025 spring term, four of them from the Columbia Basin, according to …
Weather for the week of Aug. 25, 2025
Weather for the week of Aug. 25, 2025
Quincy house catches fire Sunday morning, no injuries
QUINCY – Nobody was hurt when a residence in Quincy caught fire Sunday morning.
Blue-Green algae blooms still present in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District issued a water quality warning for North Moses Lake and Lewis Horn for blue-green algae.
MLSD approves balanced $144.6M budget for 2025–26
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board unanimously approved a balanced budget for the 2025–26 school year during its regular meeting Thursday evening. The $1…