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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
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…
Local fuel prices continue to overshadow state, national costs
MOSES LAKE – Gas prices in Washington state have experienced a slight decline over the past week, mirroring national trends, as data from GasBuddy indicates. A…
Cougars women’s tennis dominant in final regular season match
PULLMAN – Washington State’s women’s tennis (16-7) finished their regular season with a strong 5-0 win over Santa Clara, led by seniors Hania Abouelsaad and El…
Quincy continues to consider downtown big rig restrictions
QUINCY — Semi-trucks, where they should and shouldn’t be on the streets of Quincy, is a subject of longstanding discussion, which continued during a public hea…
18-year-old arrested after clocking 100 mph
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 18-year-old Marco Martinez-Valencia of Moses Lake at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday.
Huskies take first loss in conference play
OTHELLO — The Huskies softball team (7-5) dropped both of their games against the East Valley Red Devils in their doubleheader on Friday. Othello lost 8-2 in g…
A unique looking Birdie
MOSES LAKE – Birdie, a domestic shorthair-mix kittie would very much like to come spend her life with you and be your favorite tweet of a furry friend. She’s b…
Aerial support
SOAP LAKE — After four days, two veterinary clinics and one tire blowout, a bald eagle has been rescued and receiving care from the Washington State University…
Moses Lake council votes to end support of sleep center
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will end its support of the Open Doors sleep center June 30. Moses Lake City Council members made the decision in a unanimo…
Tigers tennis teams gain wins over Jacks
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers boys and girls tennis teams both came out with wins in their matches against the Quincy Jackrabbits Thursday afternoon. “(It w…
Mavs win doubleheader against Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team gained two wins in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Thursday evening. “We got two wins and that’s t…
Mattawa woman arrested for daughter’s overdose death
MATTAWA — A Mattawa woman was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of controlled substance homicide in connection with the death of her …
MLSD reads three policies, no votes occurred
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District School Board did first reads on three proposed policies at the April 18 board meeting. No decisions were made on an…
BASIN TENNIS ROUNDUP: April 21, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – Another week of tennis is complete, and the competition is getting fierce. See below how everything is shaking out.
Jacks win streak continues after victory over Huskies
QUINCY – The Jacks (8-4-1) put together a hard-fought win over the Huskies (7-5-1) showing their grit and squeezing out a 3-2 victory. Head coach Hector Vaca w…