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Warden Softball rebuilds with experience, high expectations for 2026
WARDEN — After a young Warden softball team battled its way to the state tournament last spring, head coach Randy …
Moses Lake Scorpions cheer team earns gold
MOSES LAKE — On Saturday, the Moses Lake Scorpions competed in the Washington Special Olympics district cheer competition where they earned a gold medal in the…
Warden receives clean audit report
WARDEN — The City of Warden has received a clean audit report from the Office of the Washington State Auditor for Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2024.
WEATHER: Feb. 3 – Feb. 9, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 3 – Feb. 9, 2026
Grant, Adams well-represented on CWU Honor Roll
ELLENSBURG — More than 100 students from Grant and Adams counties were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for fall quarter 2025, according to …
Coyotes 18U hosts Moses Lake Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 18U hockey team went 2-1-1 as they hosted the Winter Classic Tournament at the Moses Lake Ice Rink. Head Coach Scott Freidi…
Ephrata PD seeks public assistance in vandalism case
EPHRATA — Multiple business windows and vehicles in downtown Ephrata have fallen victim to vandalism. Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch reported that the incident…
Gas prices see relief nationally, but not in WA
MOSES LAKE — After a brief dip last week, gas prices climbed again across Washington, the nation, and locally in Grant and Adams counties, reflecting continued…
Deer doodle
Deer are one of the most common animals in the Inland and Pacific Northwest, including in the Columbia Basin. Color the photo above, snap a picture or scan it,…
Take a wander, see a wonder
MOSES LAKE — Living in Central Washington has a lot of perks, and one of those is the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Lady Vikings rally in fourth quarter for statement win
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings (21-2) defeated Walla Walla Community College Warriors 60-46 Saturday. With this win, they sit firmly …
A cute little bean
MOSES LAKE — Pinto is a pretty girl who is just over two years old and a bit under 24 pounds. Fully grown, she is up to date on all of her shots, has been spay…
'It never goes away’
MOSES LAKE — Three decades after the tragedy at Frontier Middle School on Feb. 2, 1996, Moses Lake is still healing – quietly, together and steadily. Sunday th…
After decades of struggle, local man finds stability through Community Court
EPHRATA — Wednesday afternoon, as supporters filled the Grant County Community Courtroom, 54‑year‑old Johnny Metzker walked to the front of the room to accept …
Two Grant County solar farms under construction
QUINCY — Construction has started on two solar electrical generation facilities in Grant County, with five more in the permitting or planning phase.
Washington lawmakers push to regulate data centers
OLYMPIA — Land of the french fries and all things potato, Quincy has become home base for Washington’s data center boom. Home to 13 data centers, the industry …