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Highlights from summer 2026
MOSES LAKE — Local athletes have been keeping the summer exciting as they test their skills under the hot sun. Her…
Othello boys find success against Toppenish
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies tennis team faced off against Toppenish Monday afternoon with the boys winning 3-2. The Othello girls went 2-3 giving the girls t…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025
MLPD arrests one after firearm shown at coffee stand
MOSES LAKE – A 34-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested Monday afternoon after displaying a handgun in the drive-through of an espresso stand, according to Gran…
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025
Hundreds honored on Vikings President’s and VP’s lists
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced Monday that 303 Basin students have been named to the President’s List for winter quarter 2025. Hundreds more…
Volunteers sought for Mattawa city cleanup
MATTAWA — Volunteers are being sought to pick up trash around public areas in Mattawa beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. Cleanup will last all morning.
Suniga looking forward to job as Ritzville PD chief
RTIZVILLE — New Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga said he’s learned a lot over his law enforcement career. “I got hooked when I was an Explorer Scout,” he…
Lucy Lou is looking to be adopted by you
MOSES LAKE — Looking to brighten your home with a bit of playful spunk? Meet Lucy Lou, a delightful 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who's a fan favorite at Grant Coun…
10 years of fine cuts
MOSES LAKE — With grilling season beginning, it’s time to start thinking about the meat you’re fixing to cook. Did it come from across the country, or across t…
Quincy PD arrests burglary suspect
QUINCY – The Quincy Police Department, assisted by the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Joshua D. Avalos, 33, of Quincy…
Othello wins in OT against Ephrata
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies soccer team won in overtime 2-1 in Saturday’s game against the Ephrata Tigers. “We knew from the beginning it was a battle,” …
Teens discuss Constitution in American Legion event
EPHRATA — Sixteen Washington students demonstrated their speaking skills March 29, according to an announcement from American Legion Art Semro Post 28 in Ephra…
Discover Pass fee increase considered by WA legislature
OLYMPIA —Washington State Senate Bill 5390, which proposes to increase the cost of the Discover Pass and day-use permits, was the subject of discussion during …
Services, profitable and not, part of Quincy ambulance discussion
QUINCY — Quincy City Council members approved a contract increase with the city’s EMS provider April 1, but not before a discussion of ambulance transports, av…
Gas prices rise nationally, drop slightly in WA
MOSES LAKE— In the latest report from GasBuddy, the national average price of gasoline has increased for the third consecutive week, rising 10.6 cents to $3.21…