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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. “…
Dave the Tire Guy opens new, bigger shop
EPHRATA — Dave the Tire Guy has expanded with a new shop and improved equipment offerings. “We’ve got a 7,000-square-foot shop, and then we’ve got another 7…
Adams County Sheriff’s Jail roster for Aug. 20, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Skill-A-Thon offers free AI training
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance is offering free courses to help locals put artificial intelligence to work for them, and offering some…
Gas prices see slight decrease except for Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE – Washington, Adams County and nationally all saw slight decreases in gas prices this week. Grant County saw slight increases in average fuel prices…
GCSO dealt with 49 incidents during Bass Canyon EDM concert
GEORGE – The Gorge Ampitheatre hosted its annual three-day electronic dance music festival, Bass Canyon, over the weekend. The festival security managed by bot…
Othello youth soccer looking for volunteer coaches
OTHELLO – On Monday, the City of Othello announced it needs more volunteer coaches for Othello MLS GO, a local youth soccer group. According to Parks and Recre…
Spice up your life
Spice is a Siamese Mix that’s just a bit under six years old. She has notably blue eyes with a bit of fun twinkling inside. Like all of the pets at Grant Count…
MLPD continues proactive approach to homelessness
MOSES LAKE – The Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake has been closed for about seven weeks and Jeff Sursely, police captain with the Moses Lake Police Depart…
Masquers Theater gala coming Saturday
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual gala Saturday, with a theme that may be long overdue. “We’re actually kind of laughing, because we’ve…
Moses Lake Roundup final results
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo took place Aug. 14-16 at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Competitors from all over the country flocked to the Basin for…
Grant PUD budgets for projects in 2026
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District customers will have through Dec. 9 to submit their comments on the 2026 PUD budget. The PUD’s preliminary budget…
Repaving near Moses Lake switching to nighttime
MOSES LAKE — Repaving work on a section of Interstate 90 near Moses Lake has switched to nights at least through this week.
Court cases moving forward in March 21 drive-by fatality shooting
EPHRATA – Two men, Mattew Valdez, 18, and Jose Beltran Rodriguez, 20, both of Moses Lake, were arrested in late April in association with a drive-by shooting i…
EWU Dean’s List includes more than 100 Basin students
CHENEY — One hundred seven students from Grant and Adams counties were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for spring quarter 2025, accor…
Looking for his home Turf
OTHELLO – Turf, a spunky little fella with a lot of cute and a lot of love to give, is currently staying at Adams County Pet Rescue. A small terrier mix, Turf …