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Local gas prices fall as summer driving season continues
MOSES LAKE — Drivers in Grant and Adams counties are seeing some relief at the pump after months of steadily risin…
Attorney General files suit against Adams County SO; dispute over immigration
SPOKANE — The Washington Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County alleging the sheriff’s office is v…
Meeting with Blitz leads to new kicks for kids in Othello
OTHELLO — Shawn Christopherson, mascot coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, said he understood why Othello Police Officer Tyson Cox decided to investigate tho…
Grant PUD appoints John Mertlich as new general manager and CEO
EPHRATA – John Mertlich is the new general manager and chief executive officer of the Grant County Public Utility District, PUD commissioners announced Tuesda…
Wilson Creek track and field to compete in two tournaments
WILSON CREEK – Wilson Creek track and field will be competing in two tournaments in both the boys and girls category this year.
Warriors take second in tight championship round
SPOKANE – The Spokane Arena was roaring; the score was 50-49 for Almira-Coulee/Hartline with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter. Despite ACH’s best …
North Elementary re-opened after water incident last week
MOSES LAKE – North Elementary will be reopen for normal operations Today, Tuesday March 11 after it was closed last Wednesday due to an issue with water qualit…
Don’t be dipsy, adopt her instead!
MOSES LAKE – Dipsy, a silly two-year old pup, is looking for someone to make giggle and so carefully convince she deserves plenty of pets (and treats.) The swe…
‘A Road Less Traveled’
MOSES LAKE — Patricia Jensen has walked a long road, and it’s on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “Those are paintings from very different ti…
Ephrata Legion Post and Auxiliary to host fundraiser to support youth civics
EPHRATA – The American Legion Post 28 and Auxiliary will host a fundraiser to support students who will be participating in Boys State and Girls State, accordi…
Open Doors Sleep Center’s future uncertain
MOSES LAKE – On Monday, city officials from Moses Lake, Soap Lake, Warden and Royal City alongside Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones met at the Open Doors Sl…
Knights bring home fifth-place in 1A state basketball
YAKIMA — Royal High School fell just short in overtime and brought home a fifth-place trophy from the Class 1A state boys basketball tournament after a 75-70 l…
Vehicle hits cyclist in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE – Friday at around 8:15 p.m., Grant County Fire District 7 was dispatched to a vehicle vs. bicyclist collision on Highway 28 near Franklin Street in …
Stratford drive-by injures one
MOSES LAKE — One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Stratford Road.
Port of Moses Lake acquires 3 miles of rail
MOSES LAKE — After about two decades of work and three years of negotiation, the Port of Moses Lake took ownership of about three miles of railroad track betwe…
STUDIO BASIN: Drug abuse prevention and state basketball 2025
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with representatives of the Moses Lake Community Coali…