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MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the…
Mice test positive for bird flu in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Six mice in Grant County have recently tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, according to a statement from the Grant Co…
New ordinance will allow some Moses Lake irrigation-only wells
MOSES LAKE — Public and semi-public organizations would be allowed to drill shallower-depth wells to help water their property under the terms of an ordinance …
Diamond in the ruff
OTHELLO – Tumble, a border collie mix, is the perfect companion for anyone who loves a brisk fall walk. He is a younger pup who is vaccinated, neutered and mic…
State Route 28 closed for next handful of hours near Winchester
QUINCY – State Route 28 is closed at Winchester due to a fatal collision as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The Washington State Patrol is asking travelers to seek alte…
Train theft attempted in Warden
WARDEN – On Wednesday night, Bunge, a food producer located in the 1800 block of West First Street, was nearly a victim of train theft, according to Warden Pol…
The purr-fect Toast
MOSES LAKE — Toast, marked like America’s favorite breakfast, is ready to be adopted from Grant County Animal Outreach. She said she has enjoyed her stay, but …
Ephrata's annual leaf pick-up set for next week
EPHRATA – Next week, starting Nov. 17, Ephrata residents can have leaves picked up right off the curb of their house.
Generations Church to offer trees, Christmas presents
MOSES LAKE — The Generations Church Christmas tree lot is both moving and expanding this year. “We’re moving our tree lot to our church property, and then …
Grant Co. CHI to host transportation access event
EPHRATA — The Grant County Coalition for Health Improvement is set to host an event, “Paving the Way: Community Solutions for Transportation Access,” on Novemb…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Support local causes this holiday season ...
If you’re looking to enjoy the holidays, you’re not alone. Across the Columbia Basin, people will be baking turkeys, holiday shopping, decorating their homes, …
Classical sound
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association will present “Classical Sounds of the Season” Dec. 4. The concert replaced the one originally …
Eagles conclude season at state tourney
YAKIMA —The Soap Lake Eagles volleyball season came to a close Wednesday morning after falling 1-3 to Wakiakum in the first round of the state tournament. Foll…
Awareness helps protect people from increasingly sophisticated scammers
MOSES LAKE — A check of the records all the way back to Sumerian clay tablets shows that scammers are always looking for new ways to separate people from their…
Applications open for apple industry training program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Applications are open for a program designed to provide training and networking opportunities for young professionals in the apple industry.…
Ephrata schools bolster local food bank efforts
EPHRATA — In a demonstration of community spirit, the Ephrata School District successfully gathered nearly 750 pounds of food for the Ephrata Food Bank during …