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Hill resigns from Moses Lake School Board, cites upcoming move to Idaho
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board Vice Chair Paul Hill announced his resignation during the board's regular mee…
Basin sports schedule: April 16-23, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Spring sports continue this week as student athletes look to continue their push toward success and improve their abilities whether it be running,…
Public hearings set for Othello housing regulations
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. April 21 on amendments to city zoning regulations that would allow the establish…
Adams Co. Sheriff addresses driver’s license suspension
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner has had his driver’s license reinstated; it had been suspended in mid-2023 over a traffic fine Wagner said he didn…
Moses Lake cleanup day scheduled
MOSES LAKE – The Downtown Moses Lake Association isn’t messing around – no, really. The organization has planned its annual Downtown Spring Clean-up for April …
WA ranks 34th of 50 states in ALEC's 'Rich States, Poor States' report
(The Center Square) – Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a Tuesday – Tax Day – report from the con…
Talent on Main Street
COULEE CITY — Seven local businesses played host to artists from the Basin at the third annual Coulee City Art Walk Friday. The walk brought a pretty good-s…
Documentary of JFK in Moses Lake to premiere Thursday
MOSES LAKE — On Sept. 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy stepped off Air Force One onto the tarmac at Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake. Instead of getting …
Wahluke continues to build on successful season
MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors boys soccer team showed up with a point to prove as they were victorious over the Wapato Wolves, resulting in a 3-1 final score.…
FFA Plant sales blooming soon
MOSES LAKE – As the weather warms the plants start to bloom, including plants in local Future Farmers of America greenhouses. Several chapters across Grant Cou…
Quincy Boys and Girls both earn team wins over Grandview
QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits boys and girls tennis teams both earned 3-2 victories over Grandview in their windy Saturday morning matches.
Adopt Darla, a darling dog
MOSES LAKE – Darla, a boxer mix is looking for her forever home. She’s a sweet girl who loves ear pets; tummy rubs and little snacks. She is looking for people…
Gas prices decline slightly in Washington and nationwide
MOSES LAKE – In a welcome development for motorists, the national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in nearly a month, dropping 7 cents f…
Grant PUD commissioners approve 20-year solar power production contract
EPHRATA — A solar power project that received a construction permit in 2020 is projected to be producing electricity by late 2027. Grant County Public Utility …
Two injured in traffic collision, suspected DUI
GEORGE — Two George men were injured early Sunday due to a one-vehicle collision southwest of George.
ACH softball victorious against visiting Omak Pioneers
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors softball team took home two wins when they hosted the Omak Pioneers. In game one they were victorious 10-6. I…