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Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday…
City of Ephrata looking to fill open seat on Civil Service Commission
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is seeking applicants to fill one open seat on its Civil Service Commission, a volunteer body that helps oversee hiring and emplo…
Warden City Council approves contracts and community event
WARDEN — The Warden City Council unanimously approved several agenda items during its June 23 meeting, including awarding a major infrastructure contract and a…
STCU to open new Othello building
OTHELLO — Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s Othello branch is moving July 1, according to Vice President and Communications Strategist Dan Hansen. The new bui…
Vikings volleyball camp draws athletes from across the region
MOSES LAKE — High school volleyball athletes from as near as the Basin to as far as Seattle and Idaho gathered at Big Bend Community College for a day camp wit…
GALLERY: Summer baseball highlights
MOSES LAKE — The Dune City Dust-Up took over Moses Lake over the weekend. The bullpen series event not only brought several local Basin teams to town, but team…
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Fireworks prohibited in some jurisdictions, precautions advised in others
EPHRATA — Fireworks have always been one of the traditions of celebrating the nation’s birthday. In 2026, however, people are being advised to be cautious with…
Suspect sought in Lind assault
LIND — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a Lind man suspected of involvement in an assault Sunday afternoon in Lind.
Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, at the regular council meeting June 23.
GCSO asks for community assistance on 1992 cold case
MATTAWA — Grant County Major Crimes detectives are renewing efforts to identify a young child whose remains were discovered more than three decades ago near Ma…
Hansen Road overpass demo starts July 7
MOSES LAKE — Demolition will begin July 7 on the overpass at Hansen Road in Moses Lake. Washington Department of Transportation officials will release a list o…
Shannon Falstad appointed as Grant County Auditor
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Shannon Falstad as the county’s next auditor, selecting a longtime county employee wi…
Consider marching to Bongo’s drum
Get ready to go bongo-kers for Bongo. This 6-month-old Great Pyrenees mix is banging out all the right beats; he’s playful, lovable, and ready to march to the …
Basin Battle of the Boosters set for 6th year of event
EPHRATA — What is typically a highly anticipated rivalry called the ‘Battle of the Basin’ in most Quincy vs Ephrata matchups throughout each sport season, is n…