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Separate fires destroy vehicles, damage residences Saturday morning
MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …
Adams Co. Fire District 5 chief to retire
OTHELLO — Longtime Adams County Fire District 5 Chief Gary Lebacken has announced his retirement effective May 31. Lebacken will be replaced by GCFD 5 Assistan…
Yakima man arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking
GRANT COUNTY — A Yakima man was arrested on possession of fentanyl and methamphetamines with intent to deliver during a traffic stop April 18.
BBCC to present Drum Fest on Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will get rhythm this Saturday when the Drum Fest takes over the Wallenstien theater. “It will be a workshop-slash-m…
WIAA votes against trans athlete policy changes
RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association completed a vote on several different amendments, including two regarding transgender athletes. …
Three bills for rural communities pass the legislature, signed by governor
OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 35 bills into law Monday including three pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake. Dent’s bills includ…
Moses Lake Youth Baseball Parade 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association held its annual Youth Baseball Parade Saturday morning, featuring baseball and softball teams from aroun…
Three injured in two separate collisions near Othello
OTHELLO — An Othello woman was injured and charges are pending against a Moses Lake man following a head-on collision near Othello Saturday evening. An Othello…
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: April 23, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Another week of basin baseball has concluded. Here is the roundup of games and current records from the last week of play.
Mavs shut out Cheney on Monday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team earned a 10-0 victory over Cheney Monday afternoon. “I thought we started a little flat, but we picked …
Moses Lake man arrested for residential burglary
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested 54-year-old Darrell Smith of Moses Lake on Friday at a residence in the 4400 block of Shorecrest Drive Northeast.
Playful pup proposes populating your place
MOSES LAKE – Chorizo, is a friendly and energetic dog who loves being around people and other pups. He gets a little excited about feline friends, so it’s best…
Running in faith
MOSES LAKE — “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” the Bible says in the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the students at Crestview Christian S…
Hands Off protest held in Moses Lake on Saturday
MOSES LAKE – Around 120 people gathered near Walgreens Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration for a “Hands Off” protest, according t…
'I just want to keep getting better'
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks’ Brayden Kast signed his letter of intent Friday to play football and pursue a business major with Eastern Oregon University …
Eagle humanely euthanized due to wing injury
SOAP LAKE – Last week, Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry President Shawna Kluge assisted with transporting an injured bald eagle to Washington State University Vet…