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Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday…
Grant County Jail Roster for July 11, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on July 10 and 11 as of Saturday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are inno…
Quincy Lakes Fire spurs evacuations
QUINCY — A fire that broke out in the Ancient Lakes area south of Quincy Saturday night prompted a Level 3, or Go Now, evacuation order. Nobody was hurt, and n…
Adams County Sherrif’s Office seeking public’s help in Othello drive-by
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a drive-by shooting Saturday about one mile west of Othello.
Moses Lake man arrested for alleged vehicle theft
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested after a truck that had been stolen from Wenatchee was found on his property Wednesday night. Nathaniel Parker, …
Moses Lake man arrested for rape of a child
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday following an investigation into child sexual abuse, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Dept.
Moses Lake meeting part of state initiative to address water availability
MOSES LAKE — Officials from Columbia Basin cities sat down with the director of the Washington Department of Ecology in Moses Lake Tuesday to talk about water.…
MLSD hires longtime educator Kevin Rupprecht for leadership role
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District chose Washington educator Dr. Kevin Rupprecht as its new assistant executive director of secondary teaching and lea…
4th Congressional District candidates offer views on energy, environment and affordability
MOSES LAKE — Eleven candidates are seeking to represent Washington's 4th Congressional District, and all were invited to answer a series of questions on issues…
Improv camp coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake students can immerse themselves in the world of improvisational theater at a new camp coming in August. “It’s an entry point for 7- …
BASIN EVENTS: July 10-18
COLUMBIA BASIN — Whether you soak up the sun or the air conditioning, there’s something happening to suit you in the Basin this week. Check these out.
Achieving the dream
MOSES LAKE — Catholic Charities Housing Services, based in Yakima, operates multi-family housing in 19 communities including Moses Lake, George, Royal City, Wa…
WEATHER July 10-16, 2026
WEATHER July 10-16, 2026
Boba ready to bubble into a forever home
Adopt a pet: Boba ready to bubble into a forever home
Forests prep salvage sales ahead of wildfire season
Thousands of acres of federal and state forestlands in the inland Pacific Northwest are being contracted out for salvage sales following mass blowdown events t…
Diamond Ducks fall into consolation bracket in first round of postseason
EPHRATA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks fell in the first round of the Tillage League postseason tournament 8-3 to the Milton Freewater Twins. Despi…